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Documents obtained by Judicial Watch.THE WHITE HOUSEMarch 31, 1993Philip H. Corboy, EsquireCorboy & Demetrio21st Floor33 North Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60602Dear Phil:I appreciate your calling to my attention the comment by BillMauk, as reported in the New York Times. Your commentsregarding defensive medicine and the references to the ABA'sTalking Points on Medical Malpractice are helpful, and I have passedalong a copy of your letter to the Task Force. We are grateful foryour views and for your continuing support in this tremendousendeavor.Again, thank you for writing and especially for keeping alertto the ongoing dialogue as we seek solutions to this incrediblycomplex issue.Sincerely yours, Clinwnb (Jw-J- hrtu-- l IV--l W/.-,H"JO.c t:rtc.:r tpr
Documents obtained by Judicial Watch.TASSELED LOAFER COMMITTEE FOR CLINTONPost Office Box 71Little Rock, Arkansas 72203Office (501) 375-6453Fax (501) 375-5914Philip H CorboyHonorary ChairMarch 16, 1993Chicago.Jl,Committee Members:Paul BardackeAlbuquerque, NMDebbie Dudley BransonDallas, TXFrank L. BransonDallas, TXJim BrantonSan Aneomo, TXJim BrucknerLincoln. NEDavid BurrowHouston, TXJohn J. CollinsPasadena, CACathleen V. ComptonEI Dorado, ARPhilip H. Corboy,Jr.Chicago.Jl,Gary D. CorumLittle Rock, ARWinslow DrummondLirrle Rock, ARTimothy O. DudleyLittle Rock, ARJack DunbarOxford. MSWally EklundGregory, SDStephen EngstromLittle Rock, ARDale FriendHouston, TXJacob D. FuchsbergNew York, NYKatherrne C GayFayerreville, ARBrowne GreeneSanta Monica,CAStuart Z. GrossmanMiami, FLPaul HamsonLittle Rock, ARJohn C HepworthTwin Falls. [DMs. Hillary Rodham ClintonChair of the President'sTask Force on Health Carec/o Ms. Melanne VerveerOld Executive Office Building, Room 100Washington, D.C. 20500Hillary:Your letter of March 5, 1993, is very much appreciated. Itis consoling to know that you are aware of the American BarAssociation's interest in any scrutiny given byyour Task Forceto the medical negligence liability factor.I write to you, now, concerning a report in the media thatMr. Bill Mauk, an executive of John Alden life InsuranceCompany, has given your Task Force concerning defensivemedicine. Specifically, the Mm York Times reported that Mr.Mauk informed your Task Force that:PHYSICIANS DO THINGS NOT BECAPSE THEYKNOW THEY ARE EFFECTIVE, BUT BECAPSETHEY KNOW THEY MIGHT BE CHALLENGEDLATER ON.I, again, refer you to the American Bar Association's TalJdngPoints on Medical Malpractice (enclosed). The observations on"Defensive Medicine" are on pages 2, 3 and 4 of thisdocument. On page 3, we stated:To the extent that physicians' concern about liabilityresults in more conscientious medical care, then"defensive medicine" is certainly desirable. When the fearof tort liability deters medical injwies, then health carecosts are lowered by avoiding the costs associated withmedical injury. Thus, if liability concerns are a deterrent,statutory provisions that relieve physicians of concernregarding negligent practices can actually result in anincrease of health care cost.Specifically, we do not believe that competent doctors supplytheir patients with treatment and procedures to which thepatient is not entitled in the exercise of ordinary care by thedoctor.Rickey HicksLittle Rock, ARJohn C. HoytGreat Falls, MTRickJohnsonGregory, SDDon C. KeenanAtlanta, GAjames N. KenealyN. Hollywood.CASteve KlineCheyenne, WYMark LedbetterMemphis, TNPatry LuekenLittle Rock, ARE. Gerard MannionSan Francisco,CARichard MaysLittle Rock, ARBruce McMathLittle Rock, ARJerry R. PalmerTopeka, KSTom PardyGregory, SDPeter PerlmanLexington, KYSam PerroniLittle Rock, ARWoody RoarkTyler, TXRonald H. RoudaSan Francisco.CAStephen SaltzburgWashingron, DCMike SchmidtDallas, TXAbner SissonBoston, MAJerry F. TaylorMemphis, TNWm. R. Wilson,Jr.Little Rock, AR
Documents obtained by Judicial Watch.Ms. Hillary Rodham ClintonPage 2March 16, 1993We believe that a doctor who does give care and doesprescribe treatment that is not needed provides medicalattention which, in and of itself, is malpractice. Of course,this type of malpractice does not often result in damage; but,if a procedure that was not needed injures a patient, fewcould conclude that the doctor's negligence was notresponsible for the injury.We also point out there is no agreement as to what is meantby defensive medicine, and we make the controversialsuggestion on page 3 that defensive medicine is certainlydesirable.Again, I respectfully inquire into the opportunity of giving youa more elaborate version of the American Bar Association'srecommendations on medical negligence liability.The American Bar Association President J. MichaelMcWilliams, ABA President-Elect R. William Ide, III, andthe ABA Working Group on Health Care Reform ChairmanClifford D. Stromberg are all equipped to give you supportin your quest for health care reform.Thank you for any opportunity that may be afforded us.·/\:\t ILCORBOYmpjEnclosurecc: Mr. J. Michael McWilliamsMr. R. William Ide, illMr. Clifford D. StrombergMembers of the American Bar AssociationSpecial Committee on Medical Professionol Liability:Mr. Walter H. Beckham, Jr.Mr. Miles C. GerberdingMr. Ronald E. MallenMr. Miles J. ZaremskiMs. Lillian Gaskin, Staff Director
Documents obtained by Judicial Watch.August 1993HILLARY RODHAM CLINTONSUNDAYTUESDAYMONDAY12Washington, DCMtg w/Sec. ReichFanner Mtg43THURSDAY5FRIDAY6SATURDAY7Lunch wi MollyRaiser lTJ108WEDNESDAY11AHA EventOrlando, FLCINC Dinner wiThe President161714Opening NightBolahoi BalletIWashington, DC 1518NGA-Tulsa, OK2223Kelly's B-DayPatti's B-Day29243019BC's Birthday2631Interfaith Bfkt (1')IWashington, DC.JuyISMT4 5 611 12 1318 19 2025 26 27T17 814 1521 2228 29WF29162330S310172431SM5 612 1319 2026 27septem berTW17 814 1521 2228 29F S2 3 49 10 1116 17 1823 24 2530T8/2/1993
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Dallas, TX Frank L.Branson Dallas,TX Jim Branton San Aneomo, TX Jim Bruckner Lincoln. NE David Burrow Houston, TX John J. Collins Pasadena, CA Cathleen V. Compton EI Dorado, AR Philip H. Corboy,Jr. Chicago.Jl, Gary D. Corum Little Rock,AR Winslow Drummond LirrleRock,AR Timothy O. Dudley Little Rock,AR Jack Dunbar Oxford. MS
