Malpractice Insights

Arguably one of the most over-looked yet incredibly important aspects of your malpractice insurance policy is the Consent to Settle Provision. You’re paying thousands of dollars a year for your malpractice insurance... you should have a say in how your claims are handled, don’t you think? In this episode, we're going to talk about the consent to settle provision –why it’s important, how carri...

It’s the news you don’t want to hear –your malpractice insurance carrier is going out of business.  So, what does that mean for you?  Will you be covered in the event of a claim? How do you find new coverage quickly?  In today’s episode, we’re giving you the 5 steps that you should take immediately after finding out that your malpractice insurance carrier is closing its doors so that you can take...

Today's healthcare liability landscape is changing and the risk for advanced practitioners is increasing more and more.  And as the scope of practice for NPs, PAs, CRNAs, and other midlevel practitioners continues to expand, the liability grows, as well. So, what’s the best way to insure your Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, CRNA, RN, Aesthetician, and the rest of your staff? ...

Nearly 70% of physicians and surgeons are employed by hospitals, health systems, or other organizations.  And for most of those doctors, their malpractice insurance is provided for them.  But while it might seem convenient for your insurance to be taken careof by your employer, there may be limitations in your malpractice policy that you are not aware of.   In today’s episode, we’re going to talk...

Telemedicine is on the rise and even traditional medical practices are looking to remote care as a way to expand their services to their patients. But telemedicine can bring new risks and intricacies to your practice that need to be addressed and covered appropriately. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about malpractice insurance considerations for telemedicine and give you 5 tips to help yo...

In medical school and residency, you never really had to worry about malpractice insurance. But once you get to fellowship, you’re starting to tune in a bit more about coverage options– to ensure you’re covered now and explore what it might look like for you in the future. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about malpractice insurance for fellows– what you need to know NOW and what you need to...

In today’s busy and complex healthcare landscape, using locum tenens providers is becoming a standard part of staffing.  And if you’re a physician that’s considering doing locum tennis either as a full-time job or as a supplement to your current work, you need to make sure your malpractice insurance is handled correctly.  So, before you jump into your first locums assignment, we’re going to give y...

Moonlighting is becoming more and more popular in today’s healthcare landscape. And if you’re a physician that’s considering a side-gig or work outside of your current employment, there are some critical things that you need to know about your malpractice insurance. Today we’re going to give you 4 must-know tips so that you can confidently step into a moonlighting opportunity and ensure that you’r...

Bedside manner plays a significant role in a patient’s overall healthcare experience. Good bedside manner can lead to higher satisfaction scores, a stronger patient-provider relationship and can lower the likelihood of a medical malpractice claim.  Today we’re going to give you five simple ways to strengthen your relationship with patients and improve your bedside manner. 📖 For the BLOG covering...

Buying medical malpractice insurance can be a time-consuming, frustrating process. There are many different companies to choose from, policy types to understand and coverage nuances that can make it difficult to really know if you’re getting the best coverage at the best price. Today we’re going to talk about how to choose the RIGHT malpractice agent, so that you can lean on a trusted advisor to h...

Adverse events are often unavoidable in the practice of medicine. And when it happens, you need to be equipped to know what to do to support your patient and their family, diffuse the situation, and handle it responsibly. Today we’re going to give you 5 tips on what you can do if you’re involved in an adverse outcome situation. 📖 For the BLOG covering this topic, visit: https://www.aegismalpracti...

Interacting with patients on a daily basis exposes you, your employees, and your practice to professional liability.  But who exactly needs medical malpractice insurance?  And what’s the best way to cover them?  Today we’re going to talk about the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, and HOW of malpractice insurance so that you can make sure that you, your practice, and your team are protected. 📖 For the BLOG coveri...

It’s a delicate balance... making sure you have ENOUGH coverage, but not TOO much. And also making sure that you’re not overpaying or underpaying and putting yourself at risk. So how much medical malpractice coverage should you be carrying? Today we’re going to talk about how malpractice limits work and give you some tips on how to select the level of coverage that’s right for you. **********Conta...

If you’ve been practicing medicine for any length of time, you’ve probably heard a colleague or two grumbling about tail insurance. But what exactly is it? And why is it such a big deal? Today we’re going to answer some Frequently Asked Questions about Tail Insurance to give you the answers you need so that you can make sure you’re protected in the years to come. ❗️❗️❗️FREE DOWNLOAD❗️❗️❗️ Fo...

Malpractice insurance is one of the top expenses for a practice. But what makes it so pricey? Today we’re going to look at the 5 main things that affect the cost of your malpractice insurance. By the end of this episode you’ll know the main factors that an underwriter looks at when calculating your rate –and how you can earn premium discounts to help save you money. ❗️❗️❗️FREE DOWNLOAD❗️❗️❗️...

Whether you are a new grad or a veteran healthcare provider, if you have never been involved in a malpractice lawsuit before, you may be curious as to what goes on in a typical claim. In today’s episode, we’re going to walk you through a malpractice claim...beginning to end...so that you can have a better idea of what to expect if it ever happens to you. And stick around to the end, where we’ll gi...

Without a doubt, the #1 question that we’re asked is –What is the difference between Claims-Made and Occurrence malpractice coverage? If that’s a question that you’ve struggled with, you’re not alone! Today we’re going to give you the answers and provide some real-life examples of when you might choose one over the other. And by the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped to make the right choice...

What exactly is medical malpractice? Today we’re going to answer 4 common questions healthcare professionals have on this topic so that you can know what’s expected of you, the potential risks, and how you can protect yourself. For a quick and easy overview of today's topics, click below! https://www.aegismalpractice.com/malpractice-insights/2019/2/6/what-is-medical-malpractice **********Cont...