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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? What can NPs do to protect themselves from malpractice claims? According to NSO’s & CNA’s new NP report, the average total incurred of professional liability claims in the 2022 dataset ($332,137) increased more than 10.5 Please explain.

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Nurse Practitioner Liability Report Reveals Malpractice Claim Costs Are on the Rise

Daily Nurse

The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5% since 2017, according to a newly released claim report published by the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a division of Aon Affinity.

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Is Personal Malpractice Insurance Worth It?

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If a patient is suing you – and it can happen more easily than you want to imagine – then personal malpractice insurance can come in handy. What Is Medical Malpractice and Why Do I Need Protection? To find the right coverage, you need to understand what a medical malpractice means.

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Honors for The Nursing Site

The Nursing Site

Berxi is one of the leading malpractice insurance companies servicing nurses. I would like to thank Berxi Insurance once again for bestowing honors for The Nursing Site as one of the Best Nursing Bloggers Around. We are always honored and humbled to be in such distinguished company.

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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. With more NPs practicing autonomously and an increasing number of malpractice lawsuits, insurance premiums have seen a significant increase. rise in total claims.

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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Delaware: A Guide for Nurses

American Nurse

Patient safety is paramount, and yet, despite best efforts, medical malpractice incidents can lead to potential legal repercussions. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

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Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. The report also found that the distribution of malpractice claims against NPs involving diagnosis-related allegations rose from 32.8% Malpractice Insurance. of claims in 2017 to 37.1%