Expert Insights

September • 7 • 2023

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Mitigating Surgical Aspiration Risk

Recent anecdotal reports have raised concern that delayed gastric emptying associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists can increase...

August • 28 • 2023

A Dose of Insight – The Importance of Patient Engagement

A lack of patient engagement is a significant and costly, yet remediable, risk.

August • 24 • 2023

Best Practices for Patient Discharge to Avoid Escalation and Liability

When patient discharge is necessary, best practices can help providers avoid escalation and reduce practitioner liability.

August • 10 • 2023

The Chain of Command: A Powerful Patient Safety Tool

Chain of command is a formal, structured communication technique used to resolve patient safety issues. Through this technique,...

July • 26 • 2023

The Impact of Cognitive Bias on Diagnostic Error

Everyone is vulnerable to cognitive bias. However, when it affects practitioners’ decisions, it can lead to diagnostic error,...

July • 18 • 2023

Diagnostic Test Tracking: A Common Source of Claims

Diagnostic testing is a foundation of the healthcare encounter. While technological advances have streamlined diagnostic testing...

September • 9 • 2022

A Dose of Insight – A Nurse’s Crucial Role in Patient Safety

To prevent errors in nursing, we must understand what kind of errors happen, how frequently they occur, where they happen, and why...

A Guide to Purchasing Medical Professional Liability Insurance

When selecting an insurance provider, consider your unique coverage needs and gather information about the insurance company. What...

September • 14 • 2021

A Dose of Insight – Care Transitions

​​​​​​​This white paper provides insight into trends and root causes of claims involving care transitions.

June • 1 • 2021

Red Signal Report – The Risks and Rewards of Telehealth & Telemedicine

As medicine and technology continue to evolve, taking a step back to consider key areas of potential exposure is essential to...