Category Archives: physician malpractice insurance

Help Lower the Cost of Physician Malpractice Insurance

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Katie

Finally someone has taken the next step! For ages we have been reporting about defensive medicine and how physicians order too many unnecessary tests in an effort to protect themselves in case they are sued for physician malpractice. Because we … Continue reading →

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Top Five Things Physicians Can Do to Protect Against a Data Breach on Their Mobile Device

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Katie

In a recent post, we discussed the growing problem of unsecured smartphone and mobile device use by physicians. Let’s dig deeper into this issue and figure out what you, specifically, can do to protect yourself and your practice. Top Five … Continue reading →

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You’re Online…and It’s Not Good

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Is there a conversation taking place about you that you don’t even know about? There may be. And, if that conversation is taking place online, there may be a lot of people involved in that conversation and an … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Medical Malpractice Reform Works, Data Shows

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Who would have thought that tort reform would work in the state of Mississippi? We here at MyMedicalMalpracticeInsurance.com would have. And, a new study out in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology (Aug 2011) proves it and we are … Continue reading →

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Errors, Lack of Communication & OB Med Mal Lawsuits

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Given the fact that the average payout in an OB medical malpractice case averages $947,000, more than twice the average of any other specialty, it is easy to see why OB medical liability insurance rates are so high, … Continue reading →

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White Paper Urges Physician Assistants To Go Beyond Employer-Provider Medical Malpractice Insurance

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: This is a topic that is getting much discussion in the healthcare community. Most physicians assistants are covered by an employer-provided medical liability insurance coverage, but this coverage is generally not enough. As explained in the White Paper … Continue reading →

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Medical Tourism Within the US?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: For many years now, we have heard about Americans ordering their medications from foreign countries because they are cheaper. And, we are all familiar with the idea of “medical tourism” –individuals (usually Americans) traveling abroad to get more … Continue reading →

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Judge-Directed Negotiations Expedite Malpractice Cases

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: Here is a fantastic example of a successful medical malpractice program funded by the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act. The pilot program is intended to streamline medical professional liability court cases. In a “judge-directed negotiation,” a judge … Continue reading →

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Medical Malpractice Insurance in Illinois & Tort Reform

Posted on May 17, 2011 by admin

Illinois has long been considered a medical liability crisis state. Tort reform advocates argue this dubious distinction can be attributed to the state’s court system. Cook, Madison and St. Clair Counties, specifically, are widely acknowledged as having very plaintiff-friendly courts, … Continue reading →

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North Carolina’s Attempts at Tort Reform

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: North Carolina is attempting medical malpractice reform and the state is currently entertaining two different bills: one in the Senate and one in the House. The new North Carolina draft House bill aimed at medical malpractice tort reform … Continue reading →

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