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...

January 11, 2024 by matray

Below are some headlines and article synopses from the January 2024 issue of Medical Liability Monitor. To read the articles in entirety, please subscribe today. What Happens When Private Equity Takes Over a Hospital Patients are more likely to fall, get new infections or experience other forms of harm during… Continue reading...

May 4, 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 Hampshire Attorney General’s Report on State Medical Board Calls for Greater Transparency, Legislature Considers Public Advocate A new report published by the attorney general… Continue reading...

March 29, 2022 by matray

MedMal Direct Insurance Co. announced it has promoted Bryan Carter to chief operating officer and director, effective immediately. According to the company, Carter’s appointment follows the company’s significant premium growth under his leadership of the sales and marketing division. “I have known Bryan as a colleague for over twenty years… Continue reading...