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May 29, 2025, Inside Medical Liability
APP Practice Scope, Risks Evolve—A Global Outlook
As physician shortages grow more acute, advanced practice providers (APPs) are stepping in to fill the gap. The influx of APPs raises several issues, including whether and how their scope of practice is increasing, the potential for a change in medical professional liability risk and risk assessments, and disputes over scope of practice and license expansion between physicians’ groups and APP groups. Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, CIC, Regional Operating Officer, Northeast Region, and Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, shares her insights on these key issues, and how TDC Group is helping APPs address their liability risk in this changing environment.

Professional Education
Orthopedic Surgery: Navigating the Risks
Claims data from The Doctors Company involving allegations against orthopedic surgeons were analyzed to gain insight and knowledge for reducing malpractice risk. Common trends and top contributing factors are revealed. Case examples are discussed, key risk management issues are identified, and comments from physician experts are shared.

Physician Assistant/Associate Malpractice Insurance
Despite being exposed to many of the same risks as physicians, PAs are often not as well insured. The coverage your employer provides may miss your risks, or coverage limits may be too low, because the dollar amounts of medical malpractice jury awards keep climbing.

June 12, 2025, KevinMD
Essential Questions About Nurse Practitioner Liability Insurance
Nurse practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan discusses the critical need for nurse practitioners to secure their own professional liability insurance, highlighting how relying solely on employer-provided coverage can leave significant gaps.

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