Medical Malpractice Projections for 2014
According to a recently published study on businessinsurance.com, medical malpractice claim frequency for 2014 is largely expected to remain flat, while the cost of malpractice claims has experienced a...
View ArticlePremium Credit for Cardiologists
One of the largest and most trusted carriers in the country is offering a new way for Cardiologists to save money on their malpractice insurance premiums. Members of the American College of Cardiology...
View ArticleTarget Data Breach Affects 40 Million Customers
Target announced today that credit and debit card information of as many as 40 million customers was stolen during the busiest shopping time of year. The breach, touted as one of the largest ever in...
View ArticleUPDATE: Target Breach Increases to 70 Million Customers
Target released a statement today increasing the initial number of affected customers from 40 million to 70 million. New victims of the breach were found to have purchased from Target prior to Black...
View ArticleIndiana Patient Compensation Fund
The Indiana PCF surcharge will increase by 13% beginning April 1. According to the state, the pool has become too shallow and needs to be replenished. In July 2013 the state paid out more than $112...
View ArticleCalifornia Cap on Damages Resurfaces
A compromise over increasing MICRA’s cap on damages was on the table yesterday, but ultimately fell short. The deal was to increase the cap to $500,000 but was rejected because lobbyists believe it...
View ArticleThe Underwriting Process
Think of it in a similar way as getting blood work done. Once you’ve drawn your blood sample, the results are not immediately available. That’s because the sample need to be analyzed. Once the analysis...
View ArticlePre-Operation Doctor Quiz
In a recent video article on HealthDay, Dr. Cindy Haines states that there are no wrong questions when it comes to a patient asking their doctor about the implications of a pending procedure. The goal...
View ArticleAvoiding Litigation: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk
A new study from the RAND Corporation has concluded that the average physician spends 50 months trapped in medical malpractice litigation, with the majority of these lawsuits ending in no fault of the...
View ArticleVoter Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The voter initiative to raise the ceiling on the medical malpractice cap on damages as well as requiring drug testing for physicians has qualified for the November ballot. The initiative rekindles an...
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