As a healthcare professional, you devote your life to the well-being of others. Yet, despite your utmost dedication and skills, unforeseen circumstances may emerge. This is where malpractice insurance plays a vital role. It serves as a safeguard, shielding you from the financial and professional impacts of potential lawsuits citing negligence or mistakes. In any […]

Medical malpractice insurance protects physicians and other healthcare providers against the costs associated with defending a claim of medical negligence that led to injury or death. It typically covers all the costs within the monetary limits of the insurance policy. To ensure you receive the best coverage, it’s essential to pick the right medical malpractice […]

A nationwide examination of disciplinary actions taken by state medical boards between 2019 and 2021 concluded that Michigan disciplined physician misconduct at a higher rate than any other state. Determined by the annual average number of “serious disciplinary actions” taken by each state’s medical board per 1,000 licensed physicians, Ohio ranked second, North Dakota third […]

New York lawmakers have again overwhelmingly passed a bill to overhaul the state’s 176-year-old wrongful death statute. A similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 30 due to her concerns it could result in “significant costs for many sectors of our economy, particularly hospitals that are still recovering from the pandemic and […]

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) issued its 2023/2024 Judicial Hellholes report last month. The annual release documents abuses of the civil justice system in jurisdictions the pro-tort reform group says are among the most unfair and out of balance in the United States. The ATRF is a branch of the American Tort Reform Association […]

The Florida Supreme Court last month amended the state’s rules of appellate procedure “to provide for interlocutory review of nonfinal orders that deny a motion dismiss on the basis of the qualifications of a corroborating witness.” Prior to the rule change, medical malpractice defendants had to wait until the conclusion of their trial before appealing […]

Medical malpractice insurance is vital for any individual or entity practicing in the healthcare sector. This can include anyone from doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, hospitals, and clinics. In most states, it’s a legal necessity for physicians to carry malpractice insurance, although the amounts of required coverage can differ. Furthermore, hospitals typically mandate that physicians and […]

side note: Our view on the healthcare system is that care provided by doctors is typically better when the doctor is affiliated with a private practice….rather than with a hospital system. How do we get back to this world of better care? A new Policy Research Perspective from the American Medical Association (AMA) indicates the […]

In the complex world of healthcare, medical malpractice insurance serves as an essential safeguard for professionals. Understanding the different types of policies available is crucial for ensuring adequate coverage. What Are The Differences in Medical Malpractice Insurance Policy Types? Medical malpractice insurance policies come in various forms because they are designed to cater to the […]