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
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Tips on Finding Malpractice Insurance Tail Coverage
It’s no secret that the practice of medicine is a high-risk profession. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be costly and damaging, both financially and to one’s reputation. That’s why it’s so important for doctors to have adequate malpractice insurance coverage. But what happens if you are sued after your liability insurance policy has lapsed or you’ve
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The great thing about medical malpractice insurance is that it covers you whether a medical error was actually caused by you, or if you are simply dealing with a frivolous lawsuit by a patient. All you have to do is report the issue to your insurance company and let them handle it – so you
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Medical liability insurance, also known as medical malpractice insurance, is a type of insurance that is purchased to protect physicians or healthcare institutions from liability (financial risks) of practicing medicine. Insurance is a complex subject and understanding the vocabulary, structure, and claim process of medical liability insurance can be highly complicated. However, having professional liability
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Medical malpractice insurance isn’t just a nice thing for a doctor to have – it’s absolutely vital for both doctors and patients. Medical liability insurance protects both the doctor and patient in the unlikely event of an accident leading to a patient’s injury during or due to medical treatment. A lack of this coverage can
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If it weren’t a requirement in order to have hospital privileges, would you still carry medical malpractice insurance? After all, there is no federal law requiring a physician or surgeon to have liability insurance, although some states do require it by law. The truth is that most healthcare professionals have this important coverage whether it
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