As professional liability agents, one question we often are asked is, “how can I reduce my premium?” Although this question might appear simple, premiums are directly correlated to multiple factors, including practice profiles, policy types and features, physician background, and even
The scope and reach of physicians are expanding rapidly due to an increase in user-created content and online media in the digital age. Social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, internet-based applications, blogs, texting and emailing, media-sharing sites, and networking
The New Jersey Department of Insurance has recently approved a newly admitted medical malpractice insurance carrier to provide coverage to New Jersey physicians effective immediately. Coverage for this admitted carrier is now offered through Diederich Healthcare and is designed to provide quality affordable
Diederich Healthcare’s Medical Malpractice Insurance Professionals have released an educational series directed at physicians nation-wide. This series of informational articles focuses on topics that are relevant to the medical malpractice insurance landscape today. The series has a broad scope, with the
Uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act and continuing changes in the delivery of healthcare are of significant concern for physicians. Doctors across the country are examining the healthcare environment and taking steps to prepare for the impact that this anticipated change
Medical malpractice insurance is a major expense for physicians in private practice. Naturally, it makes sense to manage this expense to increase profit for your practice. Though if you are a physician or practice manager who has doubted the quality of
Claims-made policies are the most common type of policy issued today. These policies allow insurance companies to issue more accurate rates, usually at a lower cost to the physician, based on the amount of exposure the insurer is covering. At one
Choosing the best fit for your Medical Malpractice Insurance coverage is one of the most important decisions that a Physician will make for his/her medical practice. There are many options available and they can vary greatly in policy coverage, form, and
Very often I am asked by physicians, office managers, hospital administrators, and group representatives, “How can I lower my premium?” It also regularly surprises me how many of these people are not taking full advantage of the available discounts. Most already
The Affordable Care Act of 2011 has changed the conventional model of healthcare delivery and payments in an effort to meet the “triple aim” of the IHI goals: Improve the general health of the defined population, enhance the patient care experience,
