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What Is and Isn’t Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
As a healthcare practitioner, an owner of a medical practice or a medical staffing company, you’re likely well aware of the harm that results from claims of medical malpractice. If you’re considering obtaining a malpractice insurance policy, or are confused why exactly your state has laws requiring it, chances are you’re wondering, “What does malpractice…
Read MoreWhy COVID Testing Labs Should Carry General Liability Insurance
The first pandemic in over 100 years has held America in its crushing grip for over a year now. Social distancing, face masks, and contact-free everything is now the norm. Since the start of COVID-19, the demand for competent and accurate COVID testing labs has grown exponentially. That increased demand has created a niche area…
Read MoreDo Occupational Therapists Need Malpractice Insurance?
When you think about malpractice insurance, you probably conjure up images of doctors harming patients who wouldn’t dream of practicing without it. You may not think that occupational therapists (OTs), and other types of medical providers need malpractice insurance because you don’t hear about lawsuits against that profession very often. However, professional liability insurance is…
Read MoreCan Lab Technicians Be Sued for Malpractice?
When you make the decision to pursue a career as a lab technician, malpractice insurance is probably not at the top of the list of requirements you’ll have to meet to fulfill your dream. However, lab technicians can be sued for malpractice, so it’s important to protect your career by purchasing professional liability insurance (also…
Read More5 Reasons Cyber Security Insurance Is Becoming More Important Than Ever
With more businesses moving their data into the cloud, there is more emphasis on keeping data secure – both for the business and for the private data of consumers. While cyber security is a top priority for many business owners, many still overlook the need for cyber security insurance, especially new and small businesses. This…
Read MoreWhat Sort of Insurance Will Cover Physical Therapists?
If you’re considering a career as a physical therapist, you’ll be educated in everything you know to be able to fulfill your job as you help patients recover from injuries and illnesses. However, you might not learn about the kinds of insurance, like professional liability insurance, that physical therapists (PTs) need to protect themselves from…
Read MoreHelping Hesitant Patients Embrace Telehealth
Focus on Understanding and Addressing the Underlying Issues In a world that’s constantly focused on embracing technology and using it to run our lives faster and more efficiently, telehealth services seem to fit right in. Instead of spending hours driving to a doctor’s appointment and sitting in a waiting room, you can just initiate a…
Read MoreWhy COVID Testing Labs Should Have Cyber Security Insurance in Case of a Data Breach
COVID testing labs have popped up around the country as the need for mass virus testing has emerged as one of the best ways to slow the spread of this deadly disease. They were needed so quickly that companies might not have considered all the necessary protections needed to ensure the organization is covered in…
Read MoreGI Nurses and Associates Week: Highlight A GI Nurse Hero March 21-27
Gastroenterology nurses have extraordinary “Super-Powers.” They can diagnose a GI bleed and C.Diff. with just a slight whiff of the nose! Although the GI nurse profession may not always be a glamorous one, with the increased incidences of GI cancers and GI tract issues, it is highly in demand. This Year’s Theme is Honoring and…
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