Malpractice

Our 96th annual Physician Report goes beyond compensation to examine how financial strain, payer complexity and legal risk are shaping the future of medical practice.

From ghost patients and fake genetic tests to DME laundering rings and opioid pill mills, the DOJ’s 2025 health care fraud crackdown paints a sobering picture of a system under attack — and a federal response gaining traction.

The first Practice Academy event of 2025 featured educational sessions on practice leadership, medical malpractice and audit-proof coding.

Study warns that artificial intelligence could increase legal risk and burnout if health systems fail to support doctors.

Occurrence, claims-made and tail insurance explained.

Study warns that artificial intelligence could increase legal risk and burnout if health systems fail to support doctors.

Telehealth has more risks than you may realize. Are you protected?

Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.

To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.

Some states have few or no hospitals with ‘A’ grades for patient safety, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 report card.

To proactively reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit, physicians can adopt a strategic approach embodied in the acronym A-V-O-I-D.

Two experts discuss how emerging trends in health care — market conditions, consolidation, the physician shortage and more — are impacting physician liability risks.

Practice strategies for physicians to prevent lawsuits

An action plan for physicians to protect themselves against malpractice litigation related to medications like Ozempic.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession and more. Free registration required to view.

Our 95th annual Physician Report covers the latest data on practicing physicians, including salaries, practice financial health, productivity, malpractice rates, the state of the profession andmore.

How physicians can earn extra income in this role

While no state is malpractice-free, some are much more litigious than others.

Is your state one of the 10 states where you are most likely to get sued for malpractice

The importance of implementing proactive strategies to mitigate risks and reduce premium impacts.

Hospital watchdog group responds to study on patient deaths in ICU.

Is your practice following proper protocols when it comes to telehealth?

Tips for shopping for a new policy

Professional discipline for doctors has decreased in the last three years.

How to mitigate or prevent public discipline by a medical board.

Check out our exclusive and latest physician survey data.

Federal agencies and law enforcement are using data mining to identify and prosecute providers. Here’s what you need to know.

Doctors gain protection from malpractice suits while patients are empowered in decision-making