Employed Physicians: Risk Exposure Paradigm
April 20, 2017 | By: Tim Bone, MedMal Direct Chief Claims Officer
Recent medical school graduates and/or seasoned providers are increasingly made aware of the option to work as a hospital employee; under this employment arrangement, it is important to consider professional liability exposure. From the purchase of a physician’s “tail” coverage to the choice of captive versus commercial coverage, or the joint defense of a lawsuit, all aspects of these essential components of this new risk exposure paradigm must be considered from the point of view of both the physician and hospital.