April 11, 2023 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the April 2023 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in entirety, please subscribe today. New Mexico Avoids MedMal Insurance Crisis with Damage Cap Fix The New Mexico Legislature threaded the needle last month and passed a bipartisan update to… Continue reading...

April 4, 2023 by matray

The New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYRSPS) has chosen The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, as the exclusively endorsed medical malpractice insurer for its members. “We chose to endorse The Doctors Company because as an organization founded and led by physicians and owned by members, they share… Continue reading...

March 30, 2023 by matray

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” of the members of MedPro Group (MedPro) (headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN). These Credit Ratings (ratings) apply to The Medical Protective Company (Fort Wayne, IN), its affiliates: Princeton Insurance Company (Princeton, NJ);… Continue reading...

March 29, 2023 by matray

The Doctors Company announced today that it has approved a 2023 premium dividend of approximately $8.5 million, bringing the total of declared dividends to date to more than $455 million. “We are proud to once again reward members with earned dividends. They are an important manifestation of both our mission… Continue reading...

March 21, 2023 by matray

The American Conference Institute announced that its 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims will happen June 27-28 at the Union League of Philadelphia. This year’s curated content will focus on evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability and new defense strategies. Co-chairs for this year’s forum include… Continue reading...

March 10, 2023 by matray

It is with great sadness that MLMIC Insurance Co. reports the passing of its founder, friend and colleague, Donald J. Fager, Esq. (11/9/1930 - 3/6/2023). An attorney with 48 years of experience in the healthcare professional liability field, Mr. Fager was a noted authority on the subject. He was called… Continue reading...

March 7, 2023 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the March 2023 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in entirety, please subscribe today. Curi, Constellation to Merge into Organization with National Scope Curi Holdings and Constellation Inc. last month announced the signing of a merger agreement. Combined, the… Continue reading...

February 21, 2023 by matray

The Doctors Company was granted accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). According to the company, its accreditation demonstrates a commitment to using evidence-based criteria when developing high-quality educational activities that promote the professional growth of nurses and advanced practice clinicians (APCs). TDC… Continue reading...

February 7, 2023 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the February 2023 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in entirety, please subscribe today. NY Governor Vetoes Bill Expanding Wrongful Death Damages, Legislature Rejects Medical Liability Compromise After much speculation and delay, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill expanding… Continue reading...

February 3, 2023 by matray

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) announced that its medical professional liability coverage product, the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), has earned a Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best for the 16th consecutive year. Among several notable acknowledgments, A.M. Best recognized MPT’s “cost-effective medical professional liability services,” with a “favorable… Continue reading...