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Jan 3, 2024
Share of Physicians Working in Private Practice Dropped by 13 Points During Past Decade

side note: Our view on the healthcare system is that care provided by doctors is typically better when the doctor is affiliated with a private practice….rather than with a hospital system. How do we get back to this world of better care? A new Policy Research Perspective from the American Medical Association (AMA) indicates the […]

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Dec 12, 2023
Types of Medical Malpractice Insurance Policies for Doctors and Physicians

In the complex world of healthcare, medical malpractice insurance serves as an essential safeguard for professionals. Understanding the different types of policies available is crucial for ensuring adequate coverage. What Are The Differences in Medical Malpractice Insurance Policy Types? Medical malpractice insurance policies come in various forms because they are designed to cater to the […]

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Dec 12, 2023
Medical Professional Liability Industry Convenes in New Orleans to Address Unique Challenges, Emerging Trends

side note: This is our annual write-up of all that happened at this year’s Medical Professional Liability Industry’s largest conference. What happens here drives changes to the medical malpractice insurance environment over the next 365 days. The Annual Conference of the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association took place at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, […]

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Dec 5, 2023
AM Best: U.S. Medical Malpractice Insurers Make Underwriting, Net Income Gains Despite Difficult Environment

In spite of posting better underwriting outcomes and another year of favorable net income, AM Best has decided to retain its negative outlook for the medical professional liability (MPL or Medical Malpractice Insurance) sector this year. The ratings agency justified this outlook based on the segment’s unfavorable returns and an overall reduction in policyholder surplus, […]

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Nov 28, 2023
New Hampshire Legislature Considers Action as Attorney General’s Report on State Medical Board Demands Greater Transparency on Dangerous Doctors

The attorney general of New Hampshire has recently released a report urging the state’s board of medicine to introduce measures that would enhance transparency around physicians who may pose a risk to the public. One of the recommendations made by the attorney general’s office is to make malpractice complaints and settlements publicly available, alongside publishing […]

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Nov 14, 2023
Michigan Reforms Prior Authorization Process to Increase Speed, Transparency

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last month signed Public Act 60, which reforms the prior-authorization process for patients and healthcare professionals in the state. The goal of the act, which becomes effective this past June 1, is to make the prior-authorization process faster, more effective, and more transparent. The changes outlined in Public Act 60 apply […]

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Jun 12, 2023
Medical review panels in Louisiana are not allowed to take into account COVID immunity

According to a recent decision by the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, medical review panels tasked with assessing the viability of medical liability cases cannot take into account whether a healthcare provider is immune from a claim under the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. The court found that statutory immunity can […]

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May 15, 2023
By fixing the damage cap, New Mexico managed to prevent a crisis in medical malpractice insurance

In March of this year, the New Mexico Legislature passed a bipartisan update to the state’s Medical Malpractice Act just days before the end of the 2023 session. This move prevented a potential medical liability insurance crisis. Senate Bill 523, a compromise between trial lawyers and healthcare professionals, establishes a $1 million cap on medical […]

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Apr 5, 2023
ATRF Publishes Annual ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Report, Medical Professional Liability Again Plays Determining Role

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) issued its 2022/2023 Judicial Hellholes report last month. The annual release documents abuses of the civil justice system in jurisdictions the pro-tort reform group says are among the most unfair and out of balance in the nation. The ATRF is a branch of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), […]

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