July 06, 2026, Insurance Business
Plastic Surgery Claims Study Flags Clinical Judgment as Costliest Malpractice Driver
A study by The Doctors Company of nearly 2,000 closed plastic surgery claims reveals a counterintuitive gap between claim frequency and financial exposure.
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March 02, 2026, Insurance Business
Neurology Malpractice Risk Driven by Diagnostic Error, Communication Failures, and Rising Severity
Diagnostic complexity, communication breakdowns, and supervision failures are emerging as persistent drivers of malpractice risk in neurology, with claims data reinforcing concerns about rising severity and the potential for outsized jury awards.
October 21, 2025, Becker's Physician Leadership
Inflation Fueling ‘Nuclear’ Malpractice Verdicts
“Nuclear verdicts”—jury awards of $10 million or more—are becoming increasingly common in malpractice cases against hospitals and physicians. Economic and social inflation are key drivers behind the surge.
Video Feb 10, 2026
Nurse Practitioners: Don't Rely on Someone Else's Insurance
Nurse practitioners could face an allegation of malpractice—whether or not they’ve committed a medical error—and many NPs are not insured in proportion to their current risks.
Video Feb 10, 2026
Common Challenges Midwives Are Navigating Today
Midwives are taking on increasing autonomy and accountability and face unique challenges every day.