Medical Economics October 4, 2024
Chris Mazzolini

Two experts discuss how emerging trends in health care — market conditions, consolidation, the physician shortage and more — are impacting physician liability risks.

Malpractice is always a major concern for physicians. Medical Economics spoke with Brad Ash, Senior Vice President, Underwriting and Sales, and Wayne de Nazarie, Executive Vice President, both with liability insurance provider ISMIE Mutual Insurance Co., to learn more about current malpractice insurance trends. The following transcript was edited for length, clarity, and style.

Medical Economics (ME): What questions should a physician or administrator be asking their broker about regarding a medical professional liability (MPL) carrier?

Brad Ash: The two things that would always be on my list are financial strength and geographic reach. Financial strength...

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