MedPage Today May 28, 2023
Ron Harman King, MS

— Studies on differences in style of practice yield strong clues

In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, MS, discusses a new analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA) that looks at the nearly one-third (31.2%) of U.S. physicians that in 2022 reported they had previously been sued.

Following is a transcript of his remarks:

A new analysis of lawsuits against doctors yields both surprising and anticipated results. According to the American Medical Association, nearly one-third, or 31.2%, of U.S. physicians reported they had been sued.

I find such a high rate at least mildly surprising, given the common sentiment among medical malpractice attorneys that winnable cases against physicians are extremely few and far between.

Not so surprising...

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