Posts Tagged ‘healthcare professional liability’
NOW Insurance Ranks No. 30 In Insurance on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List
For the second time, NOW Insurance has a place on the Inc5000, which depicts the fastest growing companies in America. NOW Insurance is number 30 in the insurance industry and the company experienced an incredible 70% revenue growth last year. Read the full press release (linked here and copied below) to learn exactly what this…
Read MoreNurse Liability Insurance: 7 Reasons to Carry a Policy — Even If Your Employer Has Coverage
Nurses can face legal claims brought by patients, patient representatives, or state nursing boards. Though doctors often draw more attention in lawsuits, nurses—who handle much of the direct patient care—are also vulnerable to regulatory, civil, and even criminal proceedings. The smartest protection is your own liability policy, tailored to defend you personally. 7 Reasons to…
Read MoreMental Health Technicians Are More Important Than Ever in 2021
Mental health professionals are working in challenging times, with greater demands for their services than ever before. Rates of diagnosed mental illnesses are on the rise, and the need for professional support to treat related disorders means those who work in this field are being stretched thin. In this framework, mental health technicians play a…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Multi-State Healthcare Licensure
Traditionally, healthcare professionals have selected a single state to call home, completed licensure for that state, and spent many years residing and practicing there. Complex, expensive and time-consuming licensing requirements discouraged healthcare workers from trying to practice in more than one state. However, all that changed in 2020 during the global coronavirus pandemic. Delivering needed…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Upskilling Opportunities in Healthcare?
As the overall population continues to age and the scope of health issues and diseases evolves and changes, the healthcare industry is struggling to meet patient needs with qualified professionals. Growing demand and an increasing shortage of talent exists in just about every level of healthcare today. As a result, all professionals are encouraged to…
Read More5 Situations Where Testing Labs May Be Legally at Risk
Laboratory testing is a crucial part of healthcare, and up to 80% of decisions made by doctors rely on such tests. Unfortunately, there are a number of legal risks associated with testing labs, which are regulated by CLIA and subject to penalties if they don’t conform. Read on to find out whether you may be…
Read MoreDo Marriage Counselors Need Professional Liability Insurance?
Marriage counselors work directly with people during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives, so it’s no surprise that there are sometimes misunderstandings that may veer into the litigious territory. It’s important for people who work with marriage counseling to have professional liability insurance that protects both them and their practice from problematic…
Read MoreSocial Worker Insurance: Do I Need My Own Coverage?
Social workers are passionate and giving people, who enter this field with a genuine desire to help people. Unfortunately, social workers are as vulnerable to threats of malpractice as any other licensed healthcare provider. Choosing the right insurance provider not only protects your career but your financial future as well, and allows you to work…
Read MorePandemic Pressures Drive Increased Need for Mental Health Technicians
The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything the world has ever seen before. Every country has been impacted. The subsequent lockdowns, requirements to work remotely and social distancing have caused loneliness, isolation, a social disconnect and burnout for parents. When coupled with the grief and fear the pandemic has created, it is clear why mental health…
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