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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.
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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.
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
In a timely article from CRICO, we dive into the challenge of “ED boarders,” who are not just a hurdle in the ED process of care but also represent one of the most pressing patient safety challenges facing emergency medicine.
By Hannah Tremont, MPH
Eric Huang and Phil Lee of NEAM share how MPL insurers’ investments have coped with challenging market conditions in the last two years.
By Phil Lee and Eric Huang
In preparation for 2026 state legislative sessions and what could be a significant election year, the MPL Association has developed model legislation and targeted issues briefs that can be shared with state legislators, civil justice reform coalitions, medical and hospital associations, and other stakeholders in the MPL community.
By Michael C. Stinson
Few things in a healthcare practitioner’s life generate more stress and disruption than an allegation of professional malpractice. Richard Cahill of The Doctors Company offers important information and tips for coping with litigation.
By Richard Cahill
According to Jeff Blair, Senior Vice President at The Jacobson Group, to maintain a high performing organization, it’s essential for companies within the MPL space to take an intentional approach to their talent management strategies.
By Jeff Blair
When considering a migration of legacy core systems to the cloud, a new core software and IT infrastructure system, a systems modernization effort, or a digital transformation initiative, Ajira Software cautions to have a carefully considered roadmap.
By Sandeep Mehta
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
Based on a CMPA case study, this article looks at the relative risks of a medico-legal case for family physicians providing obstetric care.
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.