October 6, 2026 by matray

Utah regulators are expanding a groundbreaking experiment that permits artificial intelligence to perform clinical functions traditionally reserved for licensed healthcare professionals, moving beyond prescription renewals into new prescriptions and treatment planning while building a broader regulatory framework for the technology. The latest approvals show that Utah’s first AI prescription-renewal experiment… Continue reading...

October 1, 2026 by matray

Six major U.S. physician organizations are warning against treating artificial intelligence as a substitute for physician expertise, emphasizing that doctors must retain professional judgment and responsibility for patient care as AI becomes more widely incorporated into clinical practice. The American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of… Continue reading...

September 24, 2026 by matray

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a medical malpractice action against eight healthcare providers, finding the plaintiffs’ certificates of merit failed to comply with state law because they were neither executed under oath nor signed under penalty of perjury. Case: Estate of Williamson v. Great River Health… Continue reading...

September 11, 2026 by matray

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the PREP Act shielded a physician from malpractice claims arising from his prescription of prednisone to treat a COVID-19 patient who later died from complications of a perforated ulcer. The court found the drug was a covered countermeasure with a sufficient… Continue reading...

September 3, 2026 by matray

Claims professionals often recognize emerging risks before those patterns appear in underwriting data, actuarial reports or broader loss-trend analyses. The challenge is getting that intelligence to the right people, at the right time and in a form they can use. Medical Liability Monitor’s upcoming webinar, “How to Bridge the MPL… Continue reading...

June 15, 2026 by matray

The Iowa Supreme Court reversed dismissal of a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging failure to communicate a suspected kidney mass, holding that the plaintiff could rely on Iowa’s savings statute after voluntarily dismissing an earlier action with defective certificates of merit.  Case: Trask v. Ahmed, No. 25-0671, 05/29/2026, published.  Facts: A patient… Continue reading...

November 5, 2025 by matray

Global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW announced that The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on healthcare safety and quality, has approved WTW’s Culture of Safety Survey for use in healthcare organizations to assess patient safety practices. WTW’s Culture of Safety Survey evaluates… Continue reading...

October 14, 2025 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association and TruthMD, a healthcare data analytics company, announced a strategic agreement to launch the MPL Association & TruthMD Data Initiative (TDI). The affinity program will expand access to high-quality, technology-driven healthcare provider data and analytics across the MPL Association’s member base.  According to the MPL… Continue reading...

May 22, 2025 by matray

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of New Zealand Medical Indemnity Insurance Limited (NZMII) (New Zealand). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect NZMII’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as… Continue reading...

February 12, 2025 by matray

LAMMICO was named one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" in the Nation for 2024 by the National Association for Business Resources. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For identifies and honors companies that deliver exceptional employment practices and demonstrate an impressive commitment to their employees.… Continue reading...