By the time a family physician retires, he or she likely will have at least one malpractice claim filed. The stress of litigation can be daunting, even if it seems unlikely that an insurance payout will be awarded to the plaintiff. How can you avoid potential medical malpractice claims? Whatever your medical specialty, you need
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New York Medical Malpractice Insurance Overview
If you are a physician or other healthcare provider practicing in New York State, you do not have to purchase medical malpractice insurance in order to practice. That said, it is to a doctor’s advantage to get the best possible coverage because of New York’s high number of payouts and the amounts of those judgments
READ MOREChoosing The Right Coverage: A Comprehensive Guide For Professionals
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
READ MOREHow 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
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