Physicians and medical practice administrators always want to know what medical specialties pay the highest rates for medical malpractice insurance. While rates vary by the insurance company, geographic area, and individual claims history, the general rule of thumb is that physicians that perform higher-risk procedures pay higher premiums. These higher-risk procedures include surgery, delivering babies,
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Tips 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
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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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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
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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
READ MOREChoosing the Right Medical Malpractice Insurer – What to Consider
Choosing a medical malpractice insurance insurer is an important part of protecting yourself and your assets as a physician or healthcare provider. Unfortunately though it’s also a decision that many doctors don’t feel equipped to make in an informed way. The industry can seem complicated, the terminology confusing, and at the end of the day
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