Malpractice lawsuits are rising — here’s how physicians can protect themselves

Malpractice lawsuits are rising — here’s how physicians can protect themselves 
Becker's ASC Review; by Patsy Newitt; 3/11/25 
Medical malpractice insurance is essential for protecting physicians from financial and legal risks, particularly amid the rise in malpractice lawsuits, according to a March 5 article on Physicians Thrive’s website.  In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high. There were 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, with more than half of those verdicts hitting $25 million.  Here are nine things to know from the Physician’s Thrive article. 

1. Approximately 1 in 3 doctors will face a malpractice claim at some point in their career, ...
2. There are two main types of malpractice insurance: claims-made and occurrence-based policies, ...
3. Tail and nose coverage are additional considerations for physicians switching insurance policies
4. On average, physicians pay around $7,500 per year for coverage, ...
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