Malpractice

Federal prosecutors charged, settled and sentenced health care fraud at a record pace in the first half of 2026. These are the 10 most consequential cases, counted down to a record-setting finish.

Ninety physicians and other licensed medical professionals were among those charged.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Seven straight years of increases is not a crisis yet, AMA says, and internal medicine cost still is far lower than surgery and obstetrics and gynecology.

Risk is declining, but specialty and age are factors in malpractice claims throughout a career, according to American Medical Association analysis.

Patients have the best chance of success — and physicians avoid exposure — when doctors and dentists pursue communication, clarity and collaboration

Health care accounted for 84% of total recoveries.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The top news stories in medicine today.

WalletHub's annual ranking of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., finds the Midwest and Mountain West leading the pack, powered by strong cost-adjusted pay, affordable malpractice insurance and low burnout rates.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Shannon Sumner, CPA, CHC, of PYA walks through the compliance risks practices can't afford to ignore and what to do before investigators come knocking.

High costs of living, expensive malpractice insurance and crowded physician markets push several Northeastern states and the District of Columbia to the bottom of WalletHub's annual ranking.

The top news stories in medicine today.

The 10 biggest cases of health care fraud charged, settled or sentenced in the first 10 weeks of the year.

The proposal, which would also allow senior PAs to supervise junior colleagues, has drawn sharp opposition from the state medical society and reignited a national debate over scope of practice.

The Doctors Company and TDC Group CEO Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, explains why artificial intelligence, nuclear verdicts and a fraying safety net are reshaping risk for physicians.

A conversation with Peter Reilly, North American Healthcare Practice Leader, HUB International

Our 96th annual Physician Report, released in August, features exclusive data on physician compensation, practice financial health and more.

Malpractice insurance costs are rising as claim severity increases. Consider these strategies to save money and navigate today's challenging insurance landscape effectively.

Sara Gerke says professional guidance, clear labeling and education will be critical to protect physicians from new AI-related liability risks.

Sara Gerke explores the legal and ethical gray areas of disclosing AI use in patient care — and why “proportionate transparency” may be the fairest path forward.