Flawed Malpractice Insurance Profiling Affects 22% of Physicians
“The RAND study shows that physician ratings conducted by insurers can be wrong up to two-thirds of the time for some groups of physicians,” said AMA President J. James Rohack. … Even if the flawed results are put aside, it’s still apples and oranges. If a lower-cost upscale NYC physician moves to the cornfields of Kansas, is he suddenly a high risk by comparison?
Look Who’s Getting a Tax Break: Plaintiff’s Attorneys
The Treasury Department is rumored to be on the verge of reversing a long-standing policy which did not help personal injury attorneys. The status quo: litigation expenses in contingency agreements are not deductible. Litigation expenses in contingency agreements are considered loans advanced to the plaintiff. … Read more
And THEN they said…
That relatively healthy 50 year old patient will soon be required to carry health insurance, or suffer paying fines that are nearly equal to that premium. If they can’t afford (or reasonably justify) the premium, how will they afford the fines? Is the United States about to become a nation with a debtor’s prison? …
Why Should We Care About Caps?
So why should we care about Caps? After all, most patients are honest and appreciative, right? Caps matter because not having them is costing every one of us, patient and doctors alike. They steal money that has to be paid by SOMEone (read: the patients.) More importantly, they steal the time and energy of the physician being wrongfully accused… Next time you need to get in to see a physician, you may find there’s quite a wait, because Doctor is away this week giving a deposition — for a meritless case filed by the greedy exception.
Medical Justice Announces Partnership With New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Jeffrey Segal comments, “We are delighted to establish this partnership with the NJSPS. There are significant synergies between the two organizations and Medical Justice is honored to deliver our unique and cost-effective medico-legal solutions to New Jersey-based plastic surgeons.” Dr. Gary Smotrich, President of the NJSPS, expressed “In our continued commitment to deliver solutions consistent with the NJSPS mission to our constituents, we are pleased to be working with Medical Justice in extending affordable medico-legal solutions to our members.” He added, “Healthcare should be about quality care, about decisions made between physicians and their patients with the goal of providing the best care possible. Medical Justice offers a way to help make that happen.”
When Experts Opine Outside Their Core Competence. The Lockerbie Bomber
We’re fans of the British professional liability system. Across the Pond, the loser pays the legal fees of the winner. Not surprisingly, there, medical malpractice cases are screened more diligently before going forward. The cost of getting it wrong is stiff. So, what happened to … Read more
The Magic Bullet Against Fivolous Lawsuits!
When 95% of all physicians are sued at some time during their career, it’s a wise move to do all you can to prevent those suits from ever being filed. What’s more, some insurance carriers may even quote members discounted rates!
New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons and Medical Justice Announce Partnership
Medical Justice will offer NJSPS members preferred price discounts on its full membership, (encompassing all products and services,) based on NJSPS Member participation.
Limited Access To Care Looms Large. What Can Be Done?
In a climate that makes indirect practice more and more attractive, where is the next generation of General Practitioners, primary care providers, coming from? The simple answer, statistically, is that eventually there will be none. Though doctors and dentists may aspire towards helping patients on a one-on-one basis, they simply cannot afford those risks. The few who choose to pursue that dream, to brave the boiling broth, will be doing so at their own peril. Who protects the doctors while they are protecting their patients?
Mitigating Legal Risks for Physicians – The Proactive Approach to Deterrence
Since 95% of all doctors will be sued for malpractice at some time in their career, it’s a wise move to ensure that you minimize the impact of that suit… Medical Justice members have reported that these techniques and their membership alone have stopped a lawsuit dead in its tracks.
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