Malpractice

A look at some mishaps that led to big payouts.

Medical malpractice attorneys that defend physicians have seen the gamut of issues that come up when a physician faces a lawsuit. So what should a physician do when dealing with such a career crisis?

A medical liability case can be a source of anxiety within your practice and personal life.

EHRs are increasingly leading to malpractice lawsuits. Here’s six issues to avoid.

Large verdicts are becoming more common, putting pressure on insurers to raise rates.

You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?

One of the biggest risks is the act of practicing medicine virtually and the challenges of virtual examinations, reviewing diagnostics, communicating with the patient, loss of contextual clues, etc.

Asset Protection for physicians logically includes concerns about medical malpractice liability. We continue our look at the facts about malpractice including the real risks, numbers and defense strategies involved.

Self-employed physicians and medical practice owners face a variety of risks including medical malpractice claims. We continue our discussion of the numbers and facts behind these lawsuits.

Miscoding and fraudulent billing can destroy a medical practice. Use these tips to get robust oversight of your medical billing and coding in place.

Consider these states if you’re deterred by high malpractice premiums.

You may want to avoid these states if you’re deterred by high malpractice rates.

Medical malpractice data shows us that bad patient-provider communication correlates with medical malpractice claims.

Viewed through the lens of the prosecutor and the government’s expert

Here is a practical guide to minimize liability claims stemming from communication oversights and misunderstandings at your medical practice.

Teleworking and telehealth have opened more doors for cybercriminals due to a lack of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.

Two recently unveiled cases provide a glimpse into areas physicians and providers should be evaluating for continued compliance.

Practicing medicine is more challenging now than ever, but malpractice claims are probably not a major risk.

EHRs are increasingly leading to malpractice lawsuits. Here are six issues to avoid.

Prosecutors have gotten aggressive in their use of the Travel Act to pursue physicians and other providers for fraud, including those paid by private insurers.

You protect yourself against medical malpractice, but are you protected against medical board complaints?

The way you apologize may have different implications, depending on how providers say it.

The leading cause of physician burnout also puts patients at risk of medical errors, the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Doctors have been in national news headlines for the wrong reasons. We examine their stories and the asset protection risks they present.

Before securing a policy to cover work from a previous employer, physicians should examine all tail insurance options.

Now more than ever, it’s important to take proactive steps to prevent being sued.

The good doctor argues the need for malpractice tort reform.

These common mistakes can put you at risk of a lawsuit.

Physicians need to understand agency, the six types of authority, and their relationship to emergency departments.

Five strategies to avoid a malpractice suit no matter where a physician practices medicine.