Monthly Archives: January 2023

Saving the Private Practice: A Call for Payer Reimbursement Reforms

By |2023-01-30T02:32:54-06:00January 27th, 2023|Malpractice Insurance|

The waiting room is full on a Monday morning at a rural Midwest practice of a primary care physician with a specialty in geriatric medicine. It is the only independent clinic in a small town located 40 miles from the nearest hospital, so residents of all ages depend on the doctor and her [...]

Understanding Claims-made “Step-up” Rates and Your Coverage Alternatives

By |2023-01-30T01:45:31-06:00January 20th, 2023|Claims-Made Insurance, Malpractice Insurance|

There’s a lot to think about when choosing the right type of medical malpractice insurance for your practice – depth of coverage, your specialty, your risk of being sued, and history of prior claims to name a few. Add to that list the annual premium cost and how it will affect your operating [...]

Four Ways to Proactively Manage Malpractice Liability in an Otolaryngology Practice

By |2023-01-12T19:11:05-06:00January 10th, 2023|Malpractice Insurance|

There is rarely a typical day in an otolaryngology practice. Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons treat a wide variety of medical issues for patients ranging from children to the elderly and all ages in between. An ENT surgeon may perform a routine myringotomy or “ear tube surgery” on a toddler in the [...]

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