Malpractice Insurance For Doctors 101 [A Simple 2025 Guide]

March 5, 2025February 27, 2025 by Justin Nabity

Key Takeaways According to a study published by the American Medical Association (AMA), approximately 1 in 3 physicians will face a malpractice claim at some point in their career. Malpractice lawsuits cost the U.S. healthcare system billions of dollars annually. One study estimated the annual cost of the medical liability system at $55.6 billion in … Read more

Decoding the Data: Medical Malpractice Payouts by State

January 3, 2025June 7, 2024 by Justin Nabity

From analyzing test results to prescribing medications to performing delicate surgical procedures, physicians in all capacities do life-saving work. But practicing medicine doesn’t always go according to plan. And when it goes awry, there’s one thing you can count on: A medical malpractice lawsuit. Where do malpractice allegations happen the most, and which parts of … Read more

NSO Insurance: A Guide for Medical Professionals

November 18, 2024June 6, 2024 by Justin Nabity

No matter how experienced or dedicated they may be to their work, physicians must always carry malpractice insurance to protect themselves. There’s always the risk that a patient could file a malpractice complaint against them. While everyone knows that physicians need malpractice coverage, some may not realize they aren’t the only ones who need professional … Read more

How Much Does Malpractice Insurance Cost?

February 5, 2025December 20, 2023 by Justin Nabity

Regardless of your area of medicine, one thing all physicians worry about is the possibility of a malpractice suit.

It’s bad enough when mistakes happen and things go wrong with a patient in your care.

Being slapped with a malpractice lawsuit can make the experience even more devastating.

And that’s why malpractice insurance coverage is so important.

But what does it cover? How much does it cost? Why is it so crucial to have malpractice coverage?

Keep reading to learn how much malpractice insurance costs and why it’s so important.

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Mag Mutual Insurance: What You Need to Know

November 18, 2024July 27, 2022 by Justin Nabity

Malpractice is a necessary tool for every physician to have in their toolbox. It may even be a licensure requirement in your state. But, whether required or not, malpractice insurance providers like Mag Mutual offer peace of mind not just for you but for your patients, as well, because unexpected things do happen. A doctor’s … Read more

Full Guide to Physicians Malpractice Tail Coverage

January 3, 2025November 1, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Every doctor knows that malpractice insurance is essential to protect their career. However, few fully understand why malpractice tail coverage is so important.

Even if you plan on staying at your current position until you retire, you cannot fully control every factor that would make that a reality.

For example, you might be in good standing with your healthcare organization. However, the organization itself might be failing financially and go under. Where would that leave you?

Do you still need malpractice tail coverage if your current malpractice policy is about to end and you plan on changing up insurance companies?

These questions and more are going to be answered with this full guide to physicians’ malpractice tail coverage.

What Private Practices Need to Know About Administrative Malpractice

January 3, 2025August 30, 2021 by Justin Nabity

Doctor and nurse talking to man at hospital front desk

Healthcare professionals know all too well that medical mistakes can happen at any time.

For this reason, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals carry medical malpractice insurance for protection.

Yet, some health care providers don’t realize that malpractice claims often arise from clerical mistakes. These administrative errors can occur before or after the physician/patient interaction (e.g., at the front desk). Still, other mistakes can happen behind the scenes by staff members who may never even lay eyes on the patient.

Litigation from these mistakes may catch you off guard because medical malpractice insurance won’t cover administrative malpractice claims.

If you own a private practice or are a partner in a group practice, here’s what you need to know about administrative malpractice.

CM&F Malpractice Insurance: Guide and Review

January 3, 2025July 26, 2021 by Justin Nabity

As a physician, malpractice insurance is one of the best tools you have to protect yourself. No matter how skilled or experienced you may be in your field — mistakes can happen.

Malpractice Insurance Options

September 21, 2023March 15, 2016 by Justin Nabity

Whether it’s a change in employment, a move to a new state, or the sale of your practice, almost every doctor will need to evaluate malpractice insurance options. When it’s time to review your malpractice insurance, you may feel overwhelmed with making decisions in a time crunch. You still have patients to care for, a … Read more

Brief Guide to Malpractice Tail Coverage

July 27, 2022November 23, 2015 by Justin Nabity

Malpractice tail coverage is one of those things physicians do not want to think about, but it is a must. There are also a lot of factors to look at when it comes to tail coverage. Michael Taskila from Diederich Healthcare has put together a great guide on what to look for in your tail coverage and what to look for when purchasing tail coverage.

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