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Republican gains in the November 2002 election have an predicting improved prospects for medical-liability reform legislation during this Congressional session. Last September, House members approved a reform bill, HR 4600 that capped damages awarded to patients claiming harm according to doctors and limited fees to lawyers in malpractice cases. The bill went to the Senate, yet no action was taken before Congres adjourned for the year, effectively killing the measure and sending proponent back to square common

While federal reform legislation is count uponed to move more swiftly in consequence of the House this time around, it will again be challenged in