The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new wave of Telemedicine practice in the United States, and with it came a whole new set of medical malpractice risks. Of course, Telemedicine had been available for years preceding the pandemic, but when stores and businesses were shut down, and people stayed home throughout 2020 – 2021, most
READ MOREWhy Neurosurgery Needs to Be Covered by Malpractice Insurance
Did you know that 20 percent of physicians are sued for malpractice every year in the United States? In fact, about half of all medical doctors will be sued by patients at least once in their careers. If you’re a neurosurgeon, your chances of being sued are even higher than for other specialists. Let’s talk
READ MORETips on Finding Tail Insurance
What is all this talk about “Tail and Nose Coverage”? These are insurance industry terms thrown around by medical malpractice insurance brokers and underwriters, and they expect everyone to know what they mean. While insurance jargon can be confusing, the underlying concepts are not all that complicated. For now, we will just deal with “Tail
READ MOREHow Do I Get a Malpractice Insurance Quote at eQuoteMD?
Did you know that more than a third of all physicians practicing in the United States have been sued at least once? Not only that, but according to the American Medical Association, nearly half of all doctors aged 55 or older have been the target of a lawsuit. If you are a doctor or any
READ MOREHOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE PROVIDER
In today’s litigious society, medical malpractice insurance is not a luxury, but a necessity for healthcare providers to protect their practice and professional reputation against claims alleging negligent acts that caused injury to patients. So how do you, as a conscientious healthcare professional, find an insurance provider who meets your specific needs? Here are some
READ MOREMalpractice Insurance: Best Option for Physicians
Did you know that most American doctors face at least one medical malpractice lawsuit in their career? Malpractice insurance can protect you from these lawsuits. Malpractice insurance is a type of insurance you purchase to protect your practice or staff from liability for practicing medicine. Medical malpractice insurance is vital and in the best of
READ MOREWhy You Should Buy Medical Liability Insurance for Your Family Medicine Practice
The decision to buy medical liability insurance for your family medical practice is important, and the type of insurance, the insurance provider, and the level of coverage are all key. Also called “malpractice insurance,” this coverage is designed to help protect your career and your practice in the event that a patient files a lawsuit
READ MOREWhat Does Medical Liability Insurance Cover?
Understanding medical liability insurance isn’t as complicated as people may think. There are unique aspects of the policies that make them different from other types of insurance policies, but that doesn’t mean they are more complex. There are really only two types of medical liability insurance policies: Occurrence and Claims Made. There is only one
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