Current and future healthcare professionals will spend countless hours working with insurance companies and have their own needs to manage the risks associated with daily life. Learn more about different types of insurance and what you may need as a healthcare professional.
Aside from cost, only a few contractual provisions differ significantly from one policy to another. So why do so many residents and fellows get it wrong? They purchase the wrong policy; their policy is missing essential riders or contains unnecessary exclusion riders. The truth is they may simply be dealing ... Read more
Lawrence B. Keller
Updated May 14, 2025 by Lawrence B. Keller
As a physician, your greatest asset is not just your medical expertise but your ability to practice medicine. Your profession, built on years of education and training, offers you both personal satisfaction and financial security. ... Read more
Pattern Life
Updated November 20, 2024 by Pattern Life
The idea of being sued for malpractice as a healthcare provider is frightening. According to the AMA, one in three physicians report that a medical liability suit was filed against them. News stories highlight egregious ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 22, 2022 by William Burnett
“What the [bleep] are you doing!? Don’t risk injuring your hands! We’re surgeons for goodness sake,” said my minimally invasive surgical attending as a third-year medical student was desperately trying to catch the elevator for ... Read more
Guero
Updated June 22, 2022 by Guero
The thrill and responsibility of holding someone’s life in your hands, the ability to act under pressure, and the satisfaction of doing good in the world—these are among the qualities that attract people to the ... Read more
Richard Reich
Updated June 26, 2022 by Richard Reich
The role of malpractice tail coverage and what it means for you
Scott Dutton
Updated August 18, 2022 by Scott Dutton