Category Archives: Florida
Florida Medical Malpractice Reform
Recently, Florida lawmakers took a large step at helping doctors in their defense against medical malpractice insurance claims. The law would require expert witnesses who testify against the defense to share the same area of expertise as the defendant. Read … Continue reading
Common Questions Asked by New to Practice Physicians
Is my carrier A rated? More often than not, a new to practice physician is going to be placed with an A rated carrier. A new to practice physician who does not get placed with an A rated carrier will … Continue reading
Admitted Carriers Vs. Non-Admitted Carriers
The healthcare insurance industry, and almost any industry for that matter, is full of jargon and seemingly cryptic language that only veterans of the language can understand. So let’s get to the point. If I am a doctor or health … Continue reading
Five Tips for Purchasing Medical Malpractice Insurance
Understand the difference between a claims made policy and an occurrence policy, and which is the right fit for your practice. Claims Made Policy: This provides coverage for insured events occurring on or after the specified policy’s retroactive date, when … Continue reading
Physician Burnout
Can physician burnout lead to a higher rate of medical malpractice claims? According to a recent study by the Mayo Clinic, 45.8 percent of doctors in the US experience at least one symptom of burnout. Stress levels are especially high … Continue reading
Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse at the Source
In a recent article written by Scott Glover and Lisa Girion of the Los Angeles Times, it was reported that in counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura, a disproportionate number of patients have died, prompting an outcry of … Continue reading
