Protecting yourself from liability is one of the most important things you should do as a physician when changing your practice or starting to provide an additional service. Thanks to modern technology, patients who cannot physically visit their doctor can now receive diagnoses, treatment advice, and prescriptions via telemedicine. This raises an interesting question –
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A Brief Guide to Dental Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice insurance is not just for physicians and nurses. Dentists also require this protection against litigation from patients who claim they have suffered mental anguish, pain, and suffering, injury, neglect, or even damage to property because of a dentist’s professional care. If you’re new to the practice of dentistry, are changing where you practice, or
READ MOREMedical Malpractice Insurance-What Every Healthcare Professional Needs to Know
When there is a case of patient injury due to medical error, misdiagnosis, professional negligence, etc., medical malpractice insurance comes into play by protecting the financial assets of a healthcare provider. While some specialists are sued more frequently than others, every physician should carry the best coverage possible. Let’s learn more about this insurance and
READ MOREMedical Malpractice Insurance Rates Continue to Rise
For more than a decade, medical malpractice insurance rates fell year after year from 2006 to 2018 and then remained flat for a historic length of time. Prior to that “Soft Market,” physicians had a difficult time finding insurance that they could afford. The medical malpractice insurance market is cyclical and will continue to fluctuate
READ MOREPediatrician Malpractice Insurance: Is It Necessary?
Medical malpractice insurance protects the financial assets of a healthcare provider in case of patient injury due to medical error, misdiagnosis, professional negligence, failure to adhere to the standard of care, and more. While some specialists are sued more frequently than others, every physician should carry the best coverage possible. If you’re a pediatrician, here’s
READ MOREHow To Get General Surgery Malpractice Insurance
General surgeons play an important role in health care, treating illnesses that can only be resolved with surgery. However, they typically offer high-risk care, which means they need medical malpractice insurance coverage to ensure their financial protection. The best way for surgeons to ensure that they are protected from the potential impact of a medical
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 MOREWhy Do I Need Malpractice Insurance Coverage?
Did you know that approximately 19,000 medical malpractice cases occur in the U.S. every year? Regardless of how professionally you conduct your healthcare practice, it is still susceptible to false – or, in some cases, legitimate – patient claims, which is why having medical malpractice insurance is a necessity. Let’s talk about why it is
READ MORE9 Tips for Finding Affordable Medical Malpractice Insurance
As a dedicated, caring, and busy healthcare professional, the last thing you need is a medical malpractice lawsuit. Not only can it be emotionally and financially distressing, but it can put your entire practice in jeopardy. That’s why medical malpractice insurance is vital – to protect healthcare practitioners against litigation. Whether it is purchased as
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