Despite the extensive training and experience doctors and other healthcare professionals have, problems can arise in patient care, which can lead to a lot of stress, litigation, and expenses. For this reason, physicians need the right medical malpractice insurance to protect their income, assets, and more. Here is a guide to selecting the best possible
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How to Pick Dental Malpractice Insurance in California
Dentists are not required to have malpractice insurance in California. However, protection for your income, employees, reputation and more is so important. In this blog, you will learn how to navigate the many companies and policy types you have for dental malpractice insurance. Get the information you need to make a great choice. Use an
READ MOREDoes Malpractice and Liability Insurance Typically Cover Telehealth Services?
The use of telehealth services skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even now, providers and patients alike use face to face visits via phone, tablet, or computer for a limited range of diagnostic and treatment services. Are physicians providing these screen services at risk for malpractice claims, and does their insurance offer them the liability protection
READ MORETelemedicine Malpractice Claims: Understanding the Problems and Trends
Telemedicine has come to the forefront of the patient and provider communities. As with all care delivery methods, televisits via tablet, phone, or computer have medical malpractice risks. Proper standards of medical care must be followed just as with in-person visits. But what are the unique problems telemedicine is creating for providers? Let’s learn more
READ MORETypes of Malpractice Insurance: Occurrence Versus Claims-made Policies
As a healthcare provider, you are in the business of protection–your valuable patients and their families. Our business is to protect you, your medical practice, assets, income, employees, and more. To empower you to understand the details of medical malpractice insurance, let’s look at two aspects of coverage: claims-made versus occurrence insurance policies. The two
READ MOREClaims History and its Impact on Malpractice Insurance Rates
Medical malpractice insurance provides protection against the financial burdens that can arise from medical malpractice claims, focus on their patients rather than worrying about potential legal issues. However, the cost of malpractice insurance is not the same for all providers. A significant factor that influences the rates for malpractice insurance is the individual’s or group’s
READ MOREThe Cost of Medical Malpractice Insurance: Factors that Impact Premiums
Why is a medical practice’s overhead so high? There are many expenses that must be considered, but medical malpractice insurance is one of the highest. The cost of medical malpractice insurance can be a significant financial burden for many physicians and groups, impacting their practice’s profitability and overall financial stability. There are many factors that
READ MOREInsurance Costs for Doctors
As a healthcare professional, your primary concern is the well-being of your patients. However, the reality of modern medicine includes the need for malpractice insurance to protect yourself in case of legal claims or lawsuits. While malpractice insurance is a necessary expense, there are ways to manage and potentially reduce the associated costs. In this
READ MOREThe Relationship Between Medical Liability Insurance and Patient Safety Initiatives
Medication errors, poor surgical techniques, and ineffective communication within a team of providers can result in patient harm and medical malpractice lawsuits. Can standards of care be systematically improved to avoid patient harm and medical malpractice litigation? The answer is yes, and medical malpractice insurance professionals can work with healthcare providers and administrators to create
READ MOREThe Cost of Not Having Malpractice Insurance: Risks and Consequences
Even if you are not required by the law in your state to have medical malpractice insurance, is it wise to practice without it? Let us look at a few basic principles behind medical liability insurance and the risks and consequences of not obtaining coverage. You may be surprised at what you learn. Why Is
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