The MPL Association office will be closed Wednesday, November 26, in the afternoon, and all day Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. To leave an email or phone message with a staff member, click here.
According to Conning, several years of consecutive underwriting results have been challenging for the MPL industry. Read more from an industry expert on how to leverage today’s momentum to navigate in the coming years.
By Matthew Reilly, CFA
SLC Management looks at how the many components of risk influence the amount of capital an insurer might hold, the return it can earn relative to that capital, and the amount of shareholder value it can create.
By Nitin Chhabra
In a discussion how clinical judgment may be influenced by distraction, interruption, or team communication issues, The Doctors Company shares a new study of MPL allegations against ophthalmologists.
By Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, and Jacqueline Ross, PhD, RN
The MPL Association examines closed claim data on surgical specialties from the Data Sharing Project. Among the findings, surgical specialties represent 43% of all closed claims and nearly half (48%) of all paid claims. Take a deep dive into the data surrounding surgical specialty claims in this new DSP Highlight.
Johnson Lambert discusses how, for carriers focused on growth and efficiency, AI presents a clear opportunity to refine underwriting, streamline claims, and enhance actuarial analysis, yet cautions the need for a deliberate strategy that balances technological advancement with robust governance.
By Robert Waszak, CPA, and Mitchell Lipham, CPA
A new article from ECRI explains how a comprehensive discharge plan can improve patient outcomes by reducing the likelihood that lengths of stay are inappropriately prolonged or shortened and by reducing readmission rates or repeated services.
By Laura Stone, MS
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.
MPL Association Names Eric Anderson President and CEO
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Eric Anderson as President and Chief Executive Officer of the MPL Association, effective immediately.
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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.