Malpractice

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.

It never hurts to ask whether you can get out of a medical device class action suit.

Physicians have a responsibility to uphold ethical standards and ensure the people they associate with do, too. Otherwise, they risk their reputation being tarnished by association-or worse.

In order to avoid a suit by an unhappy patient, find ways to know which patients are most likely to sue and how to turn things around.

From documenting care in real time to being as specific as possible, there are steps you can take to minimize malpractice risk.

Healthcare providers, nurses specifically, were ranked by Americans as the most trustworthy profession. Congressmen were ranked the least.

In light of rising costs to do business, physicians are looking for ways to cut costs while sustaining quality patient care.

An infographic looking at which states ranked in the top five and bottom five for each of the major "Best States to Practice" categories.

The economy is an uncertain state. Physicians would be wise to take proactive measures to protect their assets in case of another recession.

Here are five practical tips for physicians that are planning on retiring in the next few years and don’t want to be ill-prepared.