I do agree with you that 15million illegals are a big problem, potentially adding 15M/300million 5% to the cost of medical care- and THAT must be addressed in addition to health care.
However, you asking that we just have to take YOUR word for it that tort reform is not the answer? Sorry, Charlie.
I'd rather take the word of a very respected firm- an analysis by Price Waterhouse Cooper Accounting Firm, instead. They do not agree with your seat-of-the-pants dismissal.
Second paragraph of that report: PWC was retained by the Insurance Industry. That’s credible.