Documentation Strategies for Open Notes in Healthcare: The Cures Act
Under federal law, patients have a right to access their health records. Our experts offer strategies to help you connect with patients.
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Nov 30, 2022
Healthcare Inequities Post-Roe: Clinician Perspectives
Many states with abortion bans are also states with higher proportions of people of color, increasing the uneven impacts of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
Jun 05, 2023
Industry and Company News
Announcements in the fourth quarter of 2022 include our AM Best ‘A’ (Excellent) Financial Rating, new Leading Voices in Healthcare resources, and a new article exploring technology-enabled healthcare.
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Prevent, Communicate, Document: Medical Malpractice Data Help Us Manage Risk
Medical malpractice data offer a rich source of information for gaining insights into high-risk specialties, medical conditions, and procedures that result in claims.
Childhood Obesity: Communication Strategies for Healthcare Practitioners
Conversations about weight between healthcare professionals and pediatric patients and their parents can have profound, long-term effects on a child or adolescent.
Medical Malpractice Insurance for Physicians, Surgeons, and Groups
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, delivers superior medical malpractice insurance coverage. Benefits include free tail coverage, risk management expertise, and cyber protection.
Mar 04, 2024
Combating Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Office Practice
Attorney Julia Goldman outlines strategies for implementing an effective plan to combat workplace violence.
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Malpractice Insurance for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Despite being exposed to many of the same risks as anesthesiologists, CRNAs are often not as well insured. You’ve invested nearly a decade into earning your CRNA credential—don’t leave it unprotected.
Jun 05, 2023
Driving Positive Outcomes in the Professional Liability Advocacy Arena
It is imperative for healthcare practitioners to weigh in on legislative matters involving healthcare provision and access. These expert tips can help you engage with policymakers and communicate effectively.
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Professional Education
Cardiology Medical Malpractice Case Study: A Lesson in 'Three P' Analysis
Clinicians, such as primary care and cardiologists, who routinely evaluate and treat patients with cardiac conditions, may benefit from insight from a real cardiology closed claims lawsuit and what factors contributed to it. They will learn the concept of the “Three P” analysis as a strategy to minimize the risk of professional liability litigation. This educational activity explains the various issues that led to the filing of the lawsuit and why it was dismissed, such as good documentation, which is often a prevailing factor in successfully defending a professional liability lawsuit.