We all hear that health care spending is out of control and Georgia is looking for ways to reduce health care costs without sacrificing quality.

In the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers will consider the Patient Injury Act (Senate Bill 141), sponsored by Sen. Brandon Beach. Under the proposed law, a board, similar to the workers’ compensation board, would replace the current tort system for people who are injured due to medical malpractice.

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