Maternal Malpractice Claims: Learning From the Past, Planning a Safer Future
This analysis of medical malpractice claims evaluated allegations related to maternal morbidity and mortality, maternal injuries, and contributing factors with the aim of informing practitioners and thereby improving care.
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The Tribute Plan
Created in 2007, the Tribute® Plan is an unrivaled financial benefit that rewards you and your fellow physicians for your loyalty and dedication to superior patient care.
12% of Physicians Recommend Medicine
A new physician survey reveals a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of -52 for professional satisfaction, with only 12 percent of physicians recommending medicine as a career to others. The top reason: 64 percent of physicians named misinformation on social media as the most challenging part of practicing medicine.
July 08, 2026, Plastic Surgery News: On Legal Grounds
Ambient Listening and the Expanding Legal Footprint of AI
As AI-powered ambient listening becomes more integrated into healthcare, organizations must address liability considerations related to documentation accuracy, informed consent, patient privacy, data retention, and vendor oversight.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Radiology Workflow
Although artificial intelligence has the potential to enhance workflow improvements in radiology, its applications may also have downstream consequences that are not yet fully realized.
Video Oct 14, 2022
New Thinking About Primary Care and Practice Redesign
Megan Mahoney, MD, MBA, explains how she developed a new model for providing the most efficient and high-quality care in her practice.
Jun 04, 2026
Advancing Patient Safety With Industry-Leading CPE
Our accredited education courses, grounded in real-world claims insights, translate patient safety and risk management knowledge into practical steps clinicians can take.
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Primary Care, AI, and Employer Activism: The Future of Care Delivery
In today’s healthcare environment, patients are often confused and frustrated, encountering unclear benefits, lack of trust, poor access, and high costs.
Detecting and Addressing Incidental Findings
With the use of current imaging technology, it has become more common to find abnormalities, or “incidental findings,” that are unrelated to the reason the imaging was ordered.
Dec 05, 2025
2025 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
The U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts across the nation handed down significant decisions affecting healthcare practitioner liability in the past year.
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