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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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Medical Malpractice Risk by Specialty
A data-driven look at malpractice risk by specialty, including claim frequency, average payouts, and dismissal rates, & how to ensure appropriate coverage
What Types of Insurance Do Most Physicians Need?
The basics of insurance for physicians, with categories of coverage needed, including malpractice, disability, life, umbrella, & health coverage, & how much to buy.
Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage Limits: How Much Is Enough?
How to determine how high your medical malpractice coverage limits need to be based on state damage caps, & when to purchase excess professional liability insurance
Malpractice Insurance Non-Renewal Notice: What to Do When Your Carrier Drops You
What a malpractice insurance non-renewal notice means, why carriers issue non-renewals, and how physicians can secure a replacement policy without coverage gaps
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
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