Category Archives: Nurses

Midlevel Medical Malpractice Insurance

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Katie

When referring to our non-physician clients (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and physical therapists, to name a few), we don’t necessarily like the term “midlevel.” However, this is the short-hand term used by the medical … Continue reading →

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Communication Breakdowns: Why?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: We here at MyMedicalMalpracticeInsurance.com often like to talk about the importance of doctor-patient communication and how communicating well with patients not only enhances the doctor-patient relationship, but it also leads to higher patient satisfaction which can often limit … Continue reading →

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New Website Allows Patients to Comparison Shop for a Hospital

Posted on May 20, 2010 by admin

Side note: A new website in Illinois allows patients to compare the quality and price of hospitals, including the type and number of procedures they do, costs, death rates and patient satisfaction. Though the number of medical malpractice lawsuits is … Continue reading →

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Tip #1 on how to lower your medical malpractice insurance costs

Posted on May 14, 2010 by admin

As we slowly wind down the week, I thought I’d spend a few minutes going over a tip that doctors and other health care professionals can use to help lower their medical liability insurance rates. This will be the first … Continue reading →

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Digitize medical records; waiting puts lives at risk

Posted on May 7, 2010 by admin

side note: Another article on the importance of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Though the initial cost may be a burden for doctors, hospitals and practices, the rewards of an electronic system will begin paying immediate dividends. Studies show that error … Continue reading →

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Health IT funding to create 50,000 jobs

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

side note: This was a big concern of ours when President Obama urged physicians and health care providers to begin the transition to EHR/EMR. Our IT staff voiced this concern after visiting the HIMSS convention at McCormick place in Chicago … Continue reading →

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New health-care law might make your doctor more informed, efficient, responsive

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Side note: Interesting article on the future of medical practices in the U.S. Due in part to the new health care law, the article speculates that physicians may come together in larger practices which will include other professionals, such as … Continue reading →

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