Malpractice
Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense
August 30, 2018The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits.
Steps Can Be Taken by Doctors to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits
August 08, 2018Targeted steps can be taken to minimize future risks of lawsuits.
Navigating the Waters of Medical Malpractice and Defensive Medicine
March 07, 2018Malpractice liability reform would best be analyzed on a specialty-by-specialty basis.
Common Causes of Chronic Pain Management Malpractice Claims
January 05, 2018There is a growing emphasis on provider responsibility with the increasing focus of the overprescribing of opioids.
The Current State of Medical Malpractice
August 15, 2017Many in the medical field are wondering whether now may be the right time for medical malpractice reform.
Challenges of Medical Liability Reform
May 18, 2017A hostile medical litigation climate is one of the major problems with the existing malpractice insurance system, driving significant losses of access to quality health care.
Small Number of Physicians Responsible for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
January 28, 2016A few doctors account for a disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims.
Can Defensive Medicine Protect You From Malpractice Claims?
November 06, 2015Does anyone really benefit from defensive medicine?
Neurosurgeons Likely to Practice Defensive Medicine to Avoid Malpractice
February 03, 2015Neurosurgeons practicing in high-risk liability states are very likely to have practiced defensive medicine.
Noneconomic Damage Caps Can Cut Malpractice Payments
October 28, 2014Reductions in payment vary depending on the restrictiveness of the cap and the physician specialty.
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