Tag: malpractice premiums

Surgery is the Second Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims, Report Says

surgery in a operating room.

Surgery can not only be risky for patients, but it also poses a risk for doctors as well in terms of medical malpractice claims. Surgery is the second most common cause for medical malpractice claims against doctors overall, according to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys. The insurer analyzed five years of closed… Continue reading Surgery is the Second Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims, Report Says

Drastic Increase in the Cost of Medical Malpractice

Stethoscope or phonendoscope on a doctor's white desk on cloudy morning, for treatment of cold or flu.

Alarming Statistics One of the constant threats hanging over the head of any medical professional is the risk of a medical malpractice suit. Malpractice insurance is one of the largest necessary expenses for doctors and other healthcare providers, and current trends do not seem likely to alleviate the burden any time soon. Not only has… Continue reading Drastic Increase in the Cost of Medical Malpractice