Based on a CMPA case study, this article looks at the relative risks of a medico-legal case for family physicians providing obstetric care.
The MPL Association examines AI in healthcare and discusses how creating a governance structure can not only mitigate risk, but also create a positive environment to leverage AI for efficiency.
By Amy Buttell
ECRI examines the most serious diagnostic errors, referred to as the "Big Three:" Misdiagnosis of cancers, vascular events , and infections account for most high-severity cases, based on closed malpractice claims.
By Laura Stone, MS
Johnson Lambert discusses the importance of cyber resilience and encourages MPL insurers to shift from a reactive mindset to proactive preparation and create a strong cyber strategy that starts with an effective risk management process.
By Robert Waszak, Mitchell Lipham, and Matt Flynn
The severity of sexual misconduct cases demonstrates persistent systemic failures in institutional oversight and accountability, resulting in the loss and payout of hundreds of millions of dollars. Take a deep dive into the recent history of these cases and how proactive implementation of robust risk mitigation strategies can benefit hospitals and health systems.
By Robert Allen and Michelle Foster Earle
The MPL Association Data Sharing Project looks at claims data focusing on the facility where the medial liability event occurred. While hospitals and inpatient facilities had the highest number of closed and paid claims, emergency and acute care settings showed the highest paid-to-closed ratio.
11/27/2022: Due to a local power outage, the MPL Association’s phone system is currently offline. For email addresses, please see the Staff Directory.
As we approach the culmination of the biannual event known as “the most important election of our lifetime,” it is an opportune moment to assess what this election has in store with regard to the medical professional liability community.
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The MPL Association Elects Board Chair and Appoints Officers
J. Michael Conerly, MD, FACS, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of LAMMICO, has been selected to serve as the Association’s Chair of the Board of Directors.