In response to concerns about the viability of medical practices in the state, New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) underwent significant changes designed to prevent a crisis in medical liability insurance. A last-minute fix to the MMA, signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, averted an impending insurance crisis that threatened to disrupt patients services.  As […]

A California hospitalist who had his hospital privileges rescinded in 2015 for alleged substandard performance and inadequate record-keeping filed a civil action last month asking a federal court to reinstate those privileges. The action alleges a lack of due process during medical disciplinary hearings violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In the case […]

Almost two years after the U.S. government declared COVID-19 a public health emergency, federal courts are beginning to narrow the application of the Public Readiness & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act. The Trump Administration invoked the act via emergency declaration in early 2020 to shield providers of pandemic countermeasures from civil liability. A recent, precedent-setting federal […]

Our take: The data in this expansive report shows us that we should continue to see medical malpractice insurance rates increase over the next 12-16 months. This is not great news for doctors and other healthcare providers as they will likely see their premiums rise. We expect to see an increase in physicians shopping their […]

When it comes to malpractice insurance, healthcare professionals have two primary options: claims-made vs. occurrence policy. Each type has distinct features that affect how claims are handled and the overall insurance cost. Grasping these differences will help you choose a policy that suits your practice’s needs and budget. Below are the details of each policy […]

A brief video where a medical malpractice insurance agent explains what physician tail malpractice coverage is and the options that are available.

The Arizona courts made two decisions in August 2021 affirming the constitutionality of medical professional liability tort reforms that require expert testimony and preclude statements of apology by healthcare providers from being used as evidence of liability. In Sampson v. Surgery Center of Peoria, LLC, the Supreme Court of Arizona held that “a jury in […]

Cunningham Group take: This is great news for the independent physician and those hospital-employed physicians that are interested in opening up their own medical practice. We are hearing the same type of positive feedback from our clients all over the country. We will be announcing a new intiative soon to help our clients’ practices grow […]

Our Take: The Missouri Supreme Court’s decision in July 2021 upholds the state’s cap on noneconomic damages in medical liability cases, reinforcing legislative authority to set statutory limits. This ruling may influence other states to consider similar caps, potentially reducing “megaverdicts” – exceptionally high damage awards that often exceed $50 million. These large payouts contribute […]