Telemedicine Malpractice Insurance

Telemedicine Malpractice Insurance

Explore your telemedicine malpractice insurance options and safeguard your career with A-rated coverage.

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Virtual care creates unique liability considerations. MEDPLI helps healthcare professionals compare telehealth malpractice insurance policies, coverage options, and rates from A-rated carriers.We work with:

  • Owners of telemedicine practices
  • Physicians that offer part-time telemedicine services
  • Independent contractors and 1099 providers
  • Physicians employed by telemedicine practices

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Very thorough and addressed all my needs .
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Outstanding experience with Max. Would recommend working with him for any of your malpractice needs.
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MEDPLI was able to handle and solve our group professional liability insurance needs when other brokers could not. The difference was that they listened to our questions (repeatedly) and uncertainties, helped us know what questions to ask, showed us that they understood, and then went to bat for us with the underwriters. I feel confident that we've got the coverage we need now.
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I loved working with Mr. Schloemann and his team. They were easy to communicate with and efficient and finding the best insurance plan for my practice.

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Thank you for the kind review, Dr. Jazrawi!
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Exceptional/responsive service! Provided expert and very helpful information in a way that was easy to digest for an insurance "lay person". Would highly recommend this company, and Max in particular, without reservation. J. Harmon, MD

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Dr. Harmon, thank you for the strong review of your MEDPLI experience for malpractice insurance.
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MEDPLI was so helpful and professional. They addressed all my concerns and were diligent to make the process efficient. I highly recommend their insurance services.

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We appreciate the positive feedback. Best wishes in your medical practice!
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We have used them the past 3 years for malpractice and liability insurance and the customer service has been outstanding! They are very thorough and I would highly recommend them!
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I had an outstanding experience with Medpli. They helped me secure high-quality tail malpractice coverage quickly, professionally, and at a very competitive price. The entire process was smooth from start to finish, and they took the time to explain my options, answer my questions, and make sure I had the coverage that best fit my needs. As a physician, having confidence in your malpractice coverage is incredibly important, and Medpli made what could have been a stressful process remarkably easy. Their responsiveness, expertise, and commitment to finding a cost-effective solution truly set them apart. I highly recommend Medpli to any physician looking for malpractice insurance or tail coverage. Their customer service was exceptional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future.

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Thank you 🙏 for the great review of your MEDPLI experience. We make malpractice tail coverage easier!

What is Telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the practice of delivering medical services via telecommunications – this includes over the telephone, or over video calls with data encrypted tools. Most telemedicine appointments consist of the doctor consulting with a patient over telephone or video, then diagnosing and prescribing a treatment.

Providers commonly use telehealth for:

  • Follow-up appointments
  • Behavioral health services
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication management
  • Preventive care
  • Remote patient monitoring
  • Specialist consultations

Virtual care may change how an appointment is conducted, but it does not eliminate a provider’s professional responsibilities. Providers are generally held to the same standard of care that applies to in-person treatment.

Does Malpractice Insurance Cover Telemedicine?

Many medical malpractice policies cover telemedicine, but providers should not assume every virtual service is automatically included. Coverage depends on the policy language and how, where, and for whom the provider practices.

Coverage can depend on:

  • Covered services
    Whether telehealth services are included in the policy’s definition of covered professional services

  • Practice locations
    The states where the provider and patients are located

  • Specialty and Scope
    The types of conditions evaluated and treatments provided remotely

  • Employment status
    Whether the provider is an employee, independent contractor, or practice owner

  • Telehealth Platforms
    Whether the policy covers all platforms or companies through which the provider treats patients

  • Policy Exclusions
    Any exclusions involving remote care, prescribing, or particular procedures

A MEDPLI broker can review your practice details and help you find a policy that reflects how, where, and for whom you provide virtual care.

How Much Does Telemedicine Malpractice Insurance Cost?

The cost of telemedicine malpractice insurance can vary based on the provider’s specialty, location, patient volume, hours worked, services performed, coverage limits, claims history, and number of states in which patients are treated.

Providers who offer telehealth in addition to in-person care may have different insurance needs than clinicians who practice exclusively through virtual platforms. Comparing multiple carriers can help identify coverage that fits both the provider’s liability exposure and budget.

Does Telemedicine Affect Malpractice Insurance Rates?

Adding telemedicine services does not automatically cause malpractice insurance rates to increase or decrease. Carriers evaluate the provider’s overall scope of practice and the risks associated with the care being delivered.

Rates may be lower for some telehealth providers when they work limited hours, see fewer patients, or offer lower-risk services. A telemedicine-only practice may also have a different risk profile than a traditional office-based practice.

Rates may increase when a provider:

  • Treats patients in multiple states
  • Offers higher-risk services through telehealth
  • Prescribes medications remotely
  • Sees a high volume of patients
  • Expands beyond the services listed on an existing policy
  • Has additional exposure involving employees or independent contractors

Common Telemedicine Malpractice Risks

Virtual care can improve access and make follow-up treatment more convenient, but it also introduces risks that providers must actively manage.

Common liability concerns include:

  • Limitations of remote examinations
    Some symptoms cannot be evaluated adequately through video or telephone.

  • Delayed diagnoses
    A missed symptom or failure to recommend in-person care may lead to a malpractice claim.

  • Incomplete documentation
    Telehealth visits should be documented as thoroughly as comparable in-person appointments.

  • Licensing violations
    Treating a patient in a state where the provider is not authorized to practice can create regulatory and coverage problems.

  • Prescribing concerns
    Providers must follow federal and state requirements when prescribing medications remotely.

  • Technology failures
    Poor connections, incomplete data, and platform interruptions can affect clinical decisions.

  • Privacy breaches
    Virtual appointments and electronic communications can expose protected patient information.

Clear clinical protocols can help providers determine which patients are appropriate for telehealth and when an in-person evaluation or emergency referral is needed.

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Telemedicine and telehealth coverage should reflect the services you provide, the states where your patients are located, and the way your practice is structured.

MEDPLI works with A-rated carriers to help healthcare professionals compare malpractice insurance options and find competitive rates. Whether you practice exclusively through telehealth or offer virtual appointments alongside in-person care, our brokers can help you find the right protection.

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