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Are you prepared for a malpractice nightmare?
Author(s)Steven Podnos MD, CFP
Fact checked by: Todd Shryock, AC Baltz
Malpractice is a doctor's worst fear. Are you prepared for what happens when a claim is filed against you?
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Malpractice is every doctor’s worst fear. But what happens when a claim is filed against you? What does it mean for your long-term financial planning?
In this episode of Money Matters, Steven Podnos, M.D., CFP, addresses the nightmare of a malpractice suit and how it impacts your finances and your mental health.
Steven Podnos, M.D., CFP is a fiduciary fee-only planner with HB Wealth. He can be reached at
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