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Nov 15, 2024
Medical Spa Insurance and How to Cover Your Risks

The Rise of Medical Spas and Their Unique Insurance Needs Medical spas have experienced rapid growth in recent years, combining traditional spa treatments with medical-grade procedures like Botox, laser treatments, and more. As a result, these businesses face unique medical spa insurance needs that differ from those of typical spas.  Medical spa liability insurance is […]

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Jun 26, 2025
Meet Two of Our Top Medical Malpractice Insurance Agents

David Leander and Tim Arnieri are senior agents at Cunningham Group who have earned a reputation among physicians and industry peers as go-to experts for medical malpractice insurance. Both bring deep expertise and a consultative approach to their work, helping solo practitioners, group practices, and healthcare organizations navigate today’s evolving med mal landscape. It’s not […]

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Nov 1, 2024
How to Handle Termination of the Physician-Patient Relationship

The physician-patient relationship is built on mutual trust, communication, and responsibility. While most patients uphold these expectations, there are times when a patient’s behavior may compel a physician to consider ending the relationship. Physicians must balance their ethical obligations with protecting their practice from potential liability, as improper termination can lead to abandonment claims and […]

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Sep 17, 2020
More Than Half of All Doctors Are Employed by Health Systems

The Shift to Health System Affiliation for U.S. Physicians The job landscape for U.S. physicians has shifted significantly, with over 75% now employed by hospitals, health systems, or companies like health insurers, highlighting a rise in health system affiliation. This trend away from independent private practices has been ongoing for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic […]

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Apr 4, 2025
Rhode Island Suicide Liability: Key Lessons from Almonte v. Kurl

The Rhode Island Supreme Court’s decision in Almonte v. Kurl (46 A.3d 1) shed some light on the complexities of medical malpractice claims involving Rhode Island suicide cases and raised important questions about the limits of suicide liability in cases marked by inherent unpredictability. For healthcare providers, particularly those in high-stakes settings like emergency rooms, […]

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Apr 1, 2025
5 Common Mistakes That Increase Medical Malpractice Insurance Cost

We here at Cunningham Group understand that medical professionals don’t want to pay any more than necessary for great medical malpractice insurance coverage. We know that managing your medical malpractice insurance costs is important for your practice. Fortunately, we’ve helped countless clients find better coverage and avoid costly pitfalls. So, let’s take a moment to […]

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Mar 5, 2025
International Malpractice Insurance: Why U.S. Doctors Need It?

With the rise of medical tourism, telemedicine, and global healthcare services, international malpractice insurance is becoming increasingly essential for U.S. physicians. Doctors who treat medical tourists, travel abroad for humanitarian work, or provide telemedicine services to foreign patients must ensure they have adequate coverage to protect themselves from potential legal claims. How International Malpractice Insurance […]

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Nov 1, 2024
Physician Assistant Liability Coverage: What You Need to Consider

With the growing demand for skilled physician’s assistants (PAs), comprehensive malpractice insurance has become more important than ever. Similar to physicians, PAs require liability insurance to protect against malpractice claims. But, unlike physician coverage, physician’s assistance medical malpractice policies have unique considerations including specialized rate structures, policy nuances, and specific tail coverage requirements that directly […]

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May 1, 2008
McCain Outlines Plan to Cut Medical Costs

Posted by Andante Higgins http://www.cbsnews.com John McCain visited Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, today, where doctors and nurses showed him how they’ve used technological advances to deliver a higher quality of care while bringing costs down. McCain heard stories from a cancer survivor and woman whose difficult pregnancy was successfully treated by specialists here. […]

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