Medical malpractice insurance companies are enthusiastic about practices that improve healthcare and patient safety. Sometimes that enthusiasm results in lower medical malpractice insurance premiums for physicians, but sometimes companies’ rates are slower to respond to new innovations than healthcare providers would like. With the current push toward a goal of improving quality of care while
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HIPAA Compliant Texting in the World of Medicine
What do you usually think about when you hear the word Halloween? Trick or treating, costumes and candy! Sugar, Sugar, Sugar! It is a fun night for children to get dressed up, grab a bag, run around the neighborhood ,and collect lots of yummy, sugary, candy! We’ve all done it and, needless to say, it
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5 Ways Physicians Can Avoid a Medical Malpractice Suit
Every year malpractice claims cost the health care industry billions of dollars. Many physicians may already know some of the more obvious ways to avoid a medical malpractice lawsuit, however we thought we’d give you a few tips you may not have considered that can help reduce your chances of a malpractice claim. Personalize your
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When it comes to Medical Malpractice, perceptions are almost always wrong. Myths and misconceptions promoted by trial lawyers hoping to gain new cases against physicians have given the general public the idea that there is some sort of medical malpractice crisis in the U.S., and that is simply not true. Most people believe that medical
READ MORE14 Terms Everyone Looking for Medical Malpractice Insurance Should Know
Medical Professional Liability Insurance (MPLI) – Starting with the fundamentals, this is the technical name for what is commonly referred to as Medical Malpractice Insurance. It is liability coverage particularly tailored to the needs of medical professionals. Claims Made Policy – A type of MPLI policy in which a claim is covered only if the
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As experts in the field of medical malpractice insurance solutions we here at eQuoteMD frequently hear a handful of the same questions and misconceptions voiced by our clients, and in the broader media. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to share a few facts about medical malpractice and malpractice insurance that may surprise you.
READ MOREGood News for Doctors – Compensation is Going Up!
After reviewing the Medscape Physician Compensation Report for 2016, there is plenty of good, encouraging news to share! This report is based on data gathered from nearly 20,000 physicians around the country. This year’s report is full of exciting information for seasoned physicians who have been practicing for some time as well for young doctors
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In the world of tort reform caps, or statutory limits on non-economic damages in malpractice cases, are one of the oldest and most common approaches. However, these caps are also one of the most controversial methods of reigning in what many see as out of control and unbridled liability awards. We’ve talked about some of
READ MOREWhat About Tail Coverage?
What Is It? Many healthcare professionals have questions about what medical malpractice tail coverage is and when it is necessary to have it. A simple definition of tail coverage or extended reporting endorsement is: A malpractice insurance rider or supplement to a claims-made policy that provides coverage for an incident that occurred while the insurance
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