November 12, 2026 by matray

As AI takes on an expanding role in clinical care, a new report from a joint stakeholder forum outlines key learnings and priorities for modernizing oversight, addressing liability and preparing the workforce The American Medical Association and the Federation of State Medical Boards today released AI and the Practice of… Continue reading...

November 4, 2026 by matray

Diagnostic errors and communication breakdowns are leading contributors to radiology malpractice claims, with nearly half of the cases examined involving serious permanent injury or patient death, according to a new analysis from The Doctors Company. The medical professional liability insurer reviewed 735 closed malpractice claims involving radiologists from 2010 through… Continue reading...

November 3, 2026 by matray

Medical professional liability insurers continued to benefit from improving investment income in 2025, although their fixed-income portfolios generated slightly lower yields than those of the broader property/casualty insurance industry, according to a new analysis by New England Asset Management (NEAM). The October 2026 report, 2025 Medical Liability Insurers Investment Highlights:… Continue reading...

October 15, 2026 by matray

Medical malpractice claims closed in Florida during 2025 generated nearly $2 billion in indemnity and loss-adjustment expenses, an increase of 7.8% from the previous year, as the statewide medical malpractice combined ratio rose above 100% and approved physician rate changes averaged 5.4%. The findings appear in the Florida Office of… Continue reading...

October 8, 2026 by matray

A new market study projects growing demand for insurance protecting in vitro fertilization clinics as rising treatment volumes expose fertility practices to an unusual combination of medical malpractice, laboratory, cyber and operational risks. The Business Research Company projects the global IVF clinic insurance market will grow from $4.47 billion in… Continue reading...

October 7, 2026 by matray

Physical therapy professional liability claim severity increased more than 20% in CNA and HPSO's latest closed-claims analysis, with the study also showing a shift toward higher indemnity payments. The Physical Therapy Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition examines claims involving physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy practices that… Continue reading...

October 5, 2026 by matray

Surgical treatment accounts for nearly four out of five medical malpractice claims involving orthopedic care, according to a new claims analysis from The Doctors Company that also identifies technical skill, clinical judgment and communication as significant contributors to patient harm. The Doctors Company analyzed 2,483 orthopedic malpractice claims from 2010… Continue reading...

October 5, 2026 by matray

Diagnostic errors in hospitalized patients frequently result in death or permanent injury and generate higher average indemnity payments than other inpatient medical professional liability events, according to a new claims analysis from Coverys. The medical professional liability insurer examined 6,302 events closed between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2025,… Continue reading...

September 11, 2026 by matray

Physicians’ concerns about malpractice lawsuits contribute to unnecessary testing, higher healthcare spending and potential harm to patients, according to a new Milliman Inc. report examining the forces driving the U.S. healthcare system. The August report, The Complex Mechanisms Underlying U.S. Healthcare: Dynamics That Drive Our System, estimates that defensive medicine… Continue reading...

September 11, 2026 by matray

Rising claim severity is driving tougher underwriting, higher prices and increased pressure on healthcare organizations to retain more risk, according to Gallagher’s “Healthcare Market Report: Summer 2026.” Although medical liability claim frequency has generally stabilized or declined, the cost of individual claims continues to increase, reshaping the market for hospitals,… Continue reading...