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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.

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.

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

Fourth Quarter 2020

 

 


Data Sharing Project
Procedure Allegations
2016-2018

 

In a review of claims reported to the MPL Association Data Sharing Project closed in 2016-2018, the most common allegations named were procedure (48%), diagnostic (33%), medication/iv fluids (7%), and administrative-related issues (4%). Incomplete/inadequate procedure and failure to recognize complication were the primary factors in more than half of the procedural allegations reported. Procedures that were not performed when indicated or where there was a delay in performance resulted in an average indemnity payment greater than or equal to $500,000.