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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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When to Reshop Your Malpractice Insurance Policy (And When Not To)
When it's a good idea to reshop your medical malpractice insurance, how to do it, & when reshopping is most likely (or not) to yield a better price or policy
Claims-Made vs. Occurrence Malpractice Policies: What to Know
Key differences in claims-made vs occurrence malpractice insurance, including tail and nose coverage, premium costs, & what to negotiate when signing a contract
Insuring a New Medical Practice: It's Not Just Malpractice Coverage
Malpractice insurance, general liability, employment practices liability, cyber coverage, workers comp, & other policies medical practices should consider purchasing
The 2026 Medical Malpractice Insurance Market: Why Many May See Increased Premiums
Understanding current market trends for medical malpractice insurance, including why many physicians will see another rate increase in 2026 & what to ask your broker
What Type of Malpractice Insurance Do I Need for My Physician Side Gig?
Physician side gigs can carry liability risk. Learn which ones require medical malpractice coverage (& what type) or E&O policies, & which may not require insurance.
Fact Witness vs. Expert Witness: Differences in Responsibilities and Pay
The differences between being a fact witness vs an expert witness, expectations & pay of each role, & why it’s important to clarify which you are being asked to be
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Stages and What to Expect if You’re Sued
Stages in a medical malpractice lawsuit, including the summons, discovery phase, hearing, settlement, trial, verdict, & appeals processes when a doctor is sued by a patient
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: What to Do if You Receive Notice That You Are Named and Being Sued
What physicians should do (& avoid doing) when they find out they're being sued & named in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a patient, & how to keep it in perspective
Stand Alone Tail Insurance: What Physicians Need to Know and When to Consider Getting a Policy
What physicians should know about getting stand alone tail insurance to cover costs and liability for lawsuits filed & incidents reported after a prior malpractice policy is no longer in effect
Malpractice Lawsuits: How Likely a Physician Is to Be Sued Past Policy Limits, and What to Do to Protect Yourself
How likely it is for a physician to be sued past malpractice policy limits, what to do to protect your assets from a lawsuit, & if complex asset protection strategies are worth it
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