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October 03, 2025, Medical Economics
Extended Reporting Period, or Tail, Coverage for Medical Malpractice Insurance: Common and Costly Misconceptions
For many clinicians, extended reporting period coverage, commonly referred to as “tail coverage,” is a vaguely familiar term that they may associate with job change or retirement.
Laura Archer, CPCU, Vice President, Underwriting, The Doctors Company, discusses what tail coverage is and provides recommendations for when physicians should consider their options.
Professional Education
Loss Lessons: Lithium Toxicity, Fine Tuning Medications Used in Behavioral Health
Lithium therapy can be used for bipolar affective disorders and in depressive disorders where other antidepressants have been unsuccessful. It is considered a “high-risk” drug due to its narrow therapeutic range and potential for overdose toxicity. This case illustrates the pitfalls that occurred resulting in litigation. It is followed by a discussion of the problems that could have been avoided by following safety guidelines for prescribing lithium.
An “Epidemic” of Medical Malpractice?
Both supporters and opponents of malpractice legal reform can agree that the Harvard study provides us with a wealth of valuable data on questions of medical negligence.
February 17, 2025, KevinMD
Are You Protecting Your Career? 5 Essential Questions About Your NP Liability Insurance
Surani Hayre-Kwan, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, FACHE, FAANP, Nurse Practitioner, West County Health Centers, and Member, TDC Group APC Advisory Board, provides nurse practitioners with five questions to ask about professional liability insurance to ensure their career is protected.
Managing Healthcare AI Risks
Are you seeking a practical approach to managing AI-related risks in your daily practice? This presentation highlights AI implementation examples, as well as concerns and real-world solutions.
March 01, 2024, Cardiology Magazine
Lessons Learned From a Cardiology Malpractice Case
This analysis of a malpractice lawsuit involving failure to diagnose acute coronary syndrome reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
Video Oct 16, 2024
What Types of Bias Might Be Present Within AI Tools?
I. Glenn Cohen, JD, discusses what biases can be present in AI and how that will affect implementation of the technology in healthcare.
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February 19, 2026, Medscape
Communication Lapses Factor More in Cardiology Malpractice
Flawed clinical judgement and breakdowns in communication between patients, their families, and doctors, as well as among practitioners themselves, are largely to blame for malpractice suits against cardiologists.
