Tag Archives: MedMal
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
New Year Renewal Dates
In the healthcare insurance industry, this time of year is usually the busiest. Many doctors and healthcare professionals have renewal dates of January 1, so now is the time when many are scrambling to find out if they can reduce … Continue reading
MICRA Upheld in September Court Case
In July we had written about MICRA coming under fire, with trial lawyers pushing to raise the cap on non-economic damages to as high as $1 million. A recent appellate decision reduced a $6 million jury award to the state’s … Continue reading
New Study Shows that Most Doctors Will Get Sued During Their Career
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that one in 14 doctors faces a malpractice suit every year. Also, just about every physician will face at least one malpractice lawsuit at one point in their … Continue reading
MICRA Under Attack
Trial lawyers in California are pushing to raise the cap on non-economic damages to as high as $ 1 million. The California Medical Association reports that even an increase of $500,000 would raise California health care costs by $7.9 billion … Continue reading
A Closer Look at MICRA
The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975, which was passed in California, is the standard to which many other states attempt to achieve. MICRA has been very successful in the state of California based on its approach to helping … Continue reading
How Social Media Can Help Physicians and Healthcare Providers
With social media becoming a dominant part of today’s society, most physicians are becoming aware of the unavoidable fact that it is becoming more and more detrimental to not be a part of the social media scene. Social Media Benefits … Continue reading
Madison Expands to Florida
Madison Healthcare Insurance Services announces its recent expansion into the state of Florida with the addition of its newest team member, Sandra Young. “We’re delighted to welcome Sandi to our team at Madison”, said Kathryn A. Bowen, Executive Vice President … Continue reading
