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.
November 11 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) In this upcoming webinar, Mike Stinson, MPL Association Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Legal Affairs, takes us on a whirlwind tour of the 2026 election results and what that may mean for MPL stakeholders.
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The MPL Association assesses the current state of political races around the U.S. and what they may mean for public policy efforts in 2027 and beyond.
Establishing and maintaining clear boundaries protects patients, and at the same time, adherence to those boundaries protects healthcare professionals from allegations of misconduct, reputational harm, and potential legal consequences, according to risk specialist Marlene Icenhower of Coverys.
By Marlene Icenhower
After posting its strongest underwriting results in two decades, the US P&C insurance industry enters this cycle with stronger capital and greater balance sheet flexibility, SLC Management says, giving insurers more room to pursue return-enhancing investments.
By Nitin Chhabra
DocLens.ai. discusses how MPL insurance carriers can employ AI to assist in claim studies—or file audits—to compare how a file was handled against best practices, claim handling guidelines, and regulatory requirements—and save organizations valuable time and resources.
By Arnab Dey and Michael Bruton
Understanding the Aging Services continuum is essential for stakeholders seeking to effectively manage risk, develop innovative solutions, and ensure positive outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve. Learn more in a new article from the MPL Association and CNA.
By Bruce W. Dmytrow, Bill Burns, Kwon Miller, and Leah Deitrick
Preverity cautions against judging individual clinical events in isolation and shares how a pattern of excess frequency can reveal risk that no single event can.
By Gene Boerger
Patient safety experts from The Doctors Company examine a prenatal care case study to show how healthcare practitioners who seek opportunities to mitigate risks will find better outcomes for their patients, as well as reduced liability for themselves.
By Daniel Kent Cassavar and Angela Jordan
Aging services extend across multiple settings, from residential care and adult day services to home health, hospice and more. The MPL Association examines the aging U.S. population, the expanding aging services sector, and the potential implications for MPL exposure.
The MPL Association focuses on state legislative activity including damages, expert witness reforms, third-party funding, and more and examines the impact for the medical professional liability community.
By Michael C. Stinson
Lavezz Middleton of the Jacobson Group discusses new talent (and technology) challenges and how organizations can retain existing employees, develop the next generation of leaders, and approach succession planning.
By Lavezz Middleton
The MPL Association’s Mike Stinson assesses the current state of political races around the United States and what they may mean for public policy efforts in 2027 and beyond.
In the second of a two-part series, the MPL Association examines the tools that hospital risk executives use to manage risk, their take on how risk management approaches have evolved, and the outlook for HPL over the next three to five years.
By Amy Buttell
In the first of a two-part series, the MPL Association examines the hospital risk environment, the rising severity of MPL and HPL claims and verdicts, clinical risk management, and shifts in clinical risk patterns.
To prepare for a major technology initiative, “readiness” must be embedded across the organization. In a new article, Linea Solutions explains the core foundations and preparation required to support the complexity and success of the plan.
By Chris Rozanski
In a wide-ranging interview, Larry Smith, who has enjoyed a 40-plus year career in the MPL industry, shares his experiences and insights in hospital risk management and the medical liability landscape.