Malpractice

Justice Department charges 324 defendants, including 96 licensed medical professionals, in sweeping nationwide takedown that reveals a surge in transnational, telehealth and opioid schemes.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains how the American Law Institute’s new standard may gradually influence courts and legislatures across the country.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains how the American Law Institute’s new standard may gradually influence courts and legislatures across the country.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains how the American Law Institute’s new malpractice standard could ease one of medicine’s biggest sources of stress: fear of being sued.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, breaks down how the American Law Institute’s updated framework draws the line between widespread custom and legal accountability.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains what makes a guideline “legitimate” in the eyes of the law, and what physicians and health system leaders should watch for.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, discusses how the American Law Institute's new medical malpractice standard redefines competent care in everyday practice.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why custom no longer defines the standard of care.

Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, explains why the American Law Institute revised the legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

Medical malpractice insurance needs an update

Daniel Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, joins the show to talk about the new legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

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.

Andrea Greco, SVP of Healthcare Safety at CENTEGIX, breaks down the key legal and regulatory factors medical practices must consider when conducting risk assessments.

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

Ericka Adler, JD, of Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to discuss factors you should consider before selling your practice.

The malpractice insurance market is facing a number of challenges. What does that mean for rates in 2025?

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