FEATURE

Inform Safer Medical Oncology Practice with Lessons from Medical Malpractice Claims

An examination of research of medical oncology malpractice case analysis with the primary goal to identify the association between safety incidents in medical oncology practice and systems failures to inform potential redesign solutions rather than individual provider remediation.

By James Doolin, MD, MHQS, and Hannah Tremont, MPH


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MARCH 2024
FEATURE

Are Mega-Verdicts the New Normal?

Learn how addressing the rise in medical malpractice claims severity by removing variabilities in handoff communication can avert risk and impact judicial outcomes.

By Robert Hanscom


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MARCH 2024
SPONSORED CONTENT

2024 Global Investment Outlook

Markets and economies could experience a significant pivot in 2024. Learn more from SLC Management’s investment teams and solutions providers as they examine public and private fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, insurance asset management and retirement plans.


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MARCH 2024
FEATURE

How Will the Economy and Markets Influence the 2024 Election?

CNBC Analyst Ron Insana shares economic and political insights in advance of his keynote presentation at the MPL Association Conference on May 9 in Washington, D.C.

By Amy Buttell


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FEBRUARY 2024
CASE AND COMMENT

Idaho Supreme Court Case Confirms Case-Within-a-Case Standard

Read about a decision from the Idaho Supreme Court, which represents an important professional liability development, as it confirms the applicability of the case-within-a-case standard.

By Kevin A. Griffiths


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FEBRUARY 2024
DATA SHARING PROJECT

Healthcare Specialties

The MPL Association Data Sharing Project provides a closer look at healthcare specialties by average indemnity, percentage of claims closed with payment, and average defense costs.


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FEBRUARY 2024
FEATURE

A Divided Electorate, Divisive Candidates: Election 2024

Pollster Bill McInturff teases the subtleties of the 2024 electorate and election in advance of his presentation at the MPL Association Conference on May 9 in Washington, D.C.

By Amy Buttell


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FEBRUARY 2024
FEATURE

Fellows Gain Insight into an MPL Industry in Flux

During the past two years, the Fellows Leadership Program participants have gained a valuable perspective on the MPL industry, deepened their connections with colleagues, and enhanced their understanding of the commonality of MPL issues around the globe.

By Amy Buttell


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FEBRUARY 2024
TECH TALK

Prepare for MPL Insurance Industry Disruption

Advanced analytics, including generative AI, are disrupting insurance underwriting. As new entrants promise to disrupt the traditional MPL market, how can established MPL insurers use new data and analytics to transform their business and achieve elusive profitability?

By Gene Boerger


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JANUARY 2024
FEATURE

The State of the MPL Market: Claim Severity Rises, Policy Price Increases Moderate

The MPL Association’s new publication, “Medical Professional Liability Insurance Sector Report: 2023 Midyear Financial Performance,” examines three key financial metrics of the MPL insurance industry: losses, pricing, and written premium growth.

By Amy Buttell


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JANUARY 2024
INT'L PERSPECTIVE

Providing Quality End of Life Care

Physicians and patients alike find treatment decisions can become particularly difficult in end-of-life care. This article from the Canadian Medical Protective Association provides guidance to healthcare professionals and others during this challenging stage.

By The Canadian Medical Protective Association


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JANUARY 2024
DATA SHARING PROJECT

Family Medicine and Internal Medicine

The MPL Association Data Sharing Project has created a highlight focusing on the more than 4,700 closed claims and lawsuits involving family medicine and internal medicine doctors between 2017 and 2021. This includes indemnity payments, average defense expenses, and top allegations.


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DECEMBER 2023
FEATURE

MPL Cases: What Are the Primary Drivers of High-indemnity Medical Malpractice Claims?

A study by The Doctors Company investigates high-dollar medical professional liability litigation and illustrates how reducing diagnostic errors is paramount to enhancing patient safety and mitigating loss costs.

By Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, and Kathrine Soulsby, RN, BSN


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DECEMBER 2023
FEATURE

AM Best Revises Outlook on US Medical Professional Liability Segment to Stable

AM Best revised its outlook on the US medical professional liability insurance segment to stable from negative, citing several factors, which are outlined in this article from Medical Liability Monitor.


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DECEMBER 2023