Professional Education
Healthcare AI: Peril or Paradigm?
This program provides nurses with an overview of the range of artificial intelligence models that can potentially be applied in healthcare, examples of regulatory and ethical AI guidance documents, and evidence-based discussions of risks and strategies to address the risks of using AI in healthcare.
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Communication Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on issues surrounding patient-clinician communication.
Professional Education
You Have Been Served with a Malpractice Lawsuit or a Regulatory Action Notice: Now What?
Malpractice litigation and government regulatory and licensing oversight are inherent aspects of licensed healthcare professionals. The concern regarding malpractice litigation is well-founded, and regulatory and licensing actions can pose significant challenges. Therefore, clinicians must be prepared and knowledgeable about navigating legal notices and taking appropriate steps to ensure compliance. By participating in this program, they can effectively mitigate the impact of claims, complaints, or regulatory actions and safeguard their practice.
October 03, 2025, Medical Economics
Extended Reporting Period, or Tail, Coverage for Medical Malpractice Insurance: Common and Costly Misconceptions
For many clinicians, extended reporting period coverage, commonly referred to as “tail coverage,” is a vaguely familiar term that they may associate with job change or retirement.
Laura Archer, CPCU, Vice President, Underwriting, The Doctors Company, discusses what tail coverage is and provides recommendations for when physicians should consider their options.
Aug 27, 2024
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Transport of Blood Products in Mass Casualty Incidents
Dr. Brent Lee discusses innovations in treating mass casualty incident injuries, including using unmanned aerial vehicles to transport blood products and lifesaving equipment.
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Track Legislative Activity
More than 150,000 bills are introduced each year in state and federal legislatures, and we continually monitor legislation that impacts our members and advocate on your behalf. You can sort legislative activity by issue or state.
March 01, 2024, Cardiology Magazine
Lessons Learned From a Cardiology Malpractice Case
This analysis of a malpractice lawsuit involving failure to diagnose acute coronary syndrome reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
Oncology Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for oncologists.
Health Equity Resources
Get expert insights, risk management/patient safety resources, and free accredited education on top issues surrounding health equity.
General Surgery Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for general surgeons.
