Deprescribing is essential for safe older adult care. Research from Canada reveals that up to 25% of older adults take 10 or more medication classes daily, significantly increasing the risk of adverse events like falls and cognitive impairment. Analyses from CMPA shed light on how to optimize the deprescribing practice.
Medication errors remain one of the most persistent threats to patient safety. In a new article, CRICO looks at the MPL closed claims data behind medication allegations, particularly the severity.
By Hannah Tremont, MPH
Patients now receive healthcare information online in real time—often before the ordering physician reviews the findings. Find out how this newfound ability to receive and act on clinical information before speaking with a medical professional may carry liability implications.
By Gene Boerger
In a new article from Avant Mutual, we learn how simple privacy breaches occur, in a variety of settings, and how to take practical steps to protect patient information and reduce risk.
By Georgie Haysom
The annual MPL Association Conference featured an outstanding and energetic lineup of speakers who shared information and insights on the latest challenges in the MPL industry. Read more about this event!
By Amy Buttell
The MPL Association is pleased to release its newest sector report examining the medical professional liability industry’s 2025 financial results, which assesses underwriting results and examines growth in direct premiums written across physicians, hospitals, other healthcare professionals, and other facilities.
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.
Join us for a dynamic one-hour webinar to hear insights and observations from experts on the medical professional liability industry’s 2025 financial performance.
Robert E. White, Jr., President of TDC Group, to Receive 2026 MPL Association Award of Excellence in Honor of Peter Sweetland
The award will be presented at the MPL Association Conference held in Philadelphia on May 14.
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.