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Government Relations

Politics Are Key Factor in Policy Progress

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.

Webinar

Mega Verdicts: Managing Jurors' Changing Attitudes

Now available on-demand: Verdicts that vastly exceed the case’s evidence or assessed value have spiked. Appellate law expert Derek Stikeleather provides some fascinating insights into these phenomena and offers advice on how defense counsel can better protect their healthcare clients.

News

MPL Association Announces Cooperative Agreement with APCIA

The MPL Association is pleased to announce a new cooperative agreement between the Association and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association to enhance both entities’ government relations efforts. Read more!

Inside Medical Liability

Second Quarter 2020

 

 


Data Sharing Project
Gastroenterology 2009-2018

Gastroenterology claims and lawsuits closed between 2009 and 2018 were reviewed in the MPL Association Data Sharing Project. Among the internal medicine subspecialties (4,982 closed claims/958 paid claims), cardiovascular disease (1,714/398), gastroenterology (1,307/273), and pulmonary disease (731/105) were the top three specialties in closed claims and paid claims.