Coronavirus Outbreak: 3 Tips to Keep Your Healthcare Business Safe
In the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19) becoming a global pandemic, “nonessential” businesses have been forced to close their doors and people everywhere are being urged to stay home. Healthcare businesses, on the other hand, are busier than ever. Keeping frontline healthcare workers (and all other employees) as safe as possible is crucial—their well-being directly affecting…
Read More4 Best Practices for Medical Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US have surged higher than any other country. In this state of national lockdown, healthcare workers are working day and night to provide high-quality care for patients and flatten the curve of this pandemic. Though no official data has been released yet on the statistics of infection…
Read MoreFitness Center & Gym Insurance: A Beginner’s Guide
Among life’s inevitabilities, things going wrong at a gym is up near the top. Weights will be dropped on toes. Machines that need maintenance will break without warning. People will work out overzealously and injure themselves. Blame it on Murphy and his unjust Law: Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. If you’re starting a…
Read MorePay as You Go Insurance for Healthcare Professionals
From nurses to doctors to dentists, healthcare professionals are tasked with the wellbeing of every patient in their care. However, as a health care provider, working in healthcare does not come without its risks, risks that can result in injury, ill health, or even death. Medical negligence is one of the leading causes of death…
Read MoreYou Have Your Physician Assistant’s License: Now What?
To become a physician assistant, you had to go through a tremendous amount of work. Before you could get your licensing, you needed to go through years of schooling, clinicals, and countless nights studying for the licensure examination. Once you have passed your exam and gotten your physician assistant license, it’s time to start your…
Read MorePhysician Assistant Malpractice Coverage: A Practical Guide
As a physician assistant, one of your responsibilities is to work closely with patients and doctors to determine the best course of treatment. In many situations, you’re left entirely to your own devices to diagnose and medicate the patient properly. It’s a job with heavy responsibilities, and PAs are rewarded handsomely with a high salary…
Read MoreDo Student Nurses Need Malpractice Insurance?
As a medical student or intern, you are required to complete supervised, mentored hours in a hospital or clinic to gain your license. While the specific requirements and hours can vary based on your specialization, these student programs are invaluable tools that give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom…
Read MoreOuch, You Hurt Me! Do Nurse Practitioners Need Their Own Malpractice Policy?
Comprising over 100 different specializations that span hospitals to community health centers, nurse practitioners play an integral role in promoting good health and providing essential care. Much like any other licensed medical profession, nursing comes with its own potential risks, emergencies, and mistakes. Medical negligence is one of the leading causes of death in the…
Read MoreWhat Does Professional Liability Insurance Cover?
Some people endure a setback and immediately look for someone to blame. And if you’re a physician, attorney, accountant, real estate broker or anyone who served as a consultant to such a person, they’re likely to point the first finger at you, and perhaps even file a lawsuit against you. That’s where professional liability insurance…
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