Physician assistant malpractice insurance policy details can be confusing, overwhelming, or may even seem unnecessary.
Below is a list of liability insurance coverage terms that you should familiarize yourself with as you research PA malpractice insurance options.
Glossary of Common Terms You’ll Find in Physician Assistant Liability Insurance Policies
Assault Upon You – covers expenses which physician assistant can incur from a bodily injury or damage to their personal property resulting from an assault while traveling to and from their place of employment
Assets – a resource with economic value, whether that be completely monetary, or a material resource
Biomedical Defense – coverage that protects against claims alleging bodily injury or damage arising from biomedical waste
Damages Incurred – charges or punishment that a physician assistant is obligated to pay as a result of a malpractice dispute before malpractice insurance benefits are paid out
Deductibles – the amount of money a physician assistant must pay before the insurance company will finance a claim
Deposition Fee Coverage – financial assistance for fees that result from a deposition that the insured PA is required to attend
Employment Practices Liability – a type of liability insurance that covers wrongful acts arising from the employment process, including wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation
Extended Reporting Period – also known as tail coverage, extends coverage for incidents that happened during the time you had your policy, but a claim was not filed until after the policy was expired or canceled
A – E
F – M
First Aid Coverage – financial help to insured PAs in the event of an emergency that requires immediate attention. Expenses can cover things such as the cost of an ambulance or emergency medical procedures
Good Samaritan Coverage – protects an insured off duty physician assistant who offer help in an emergency situation. They are protected from liability claims if an injury or accident occurs.
HIPPA Defense – covers expenses that result from HIPPA infractions
Incident – an event or occurrence that spurred a liability or medical malpractice claim
Insurance Claim – a request for benefit compensation as a result of a covered incident
Liable – legal responsibility for an action
License Defense Coverage – assists insured PAs with expenses incurred from protecting their professional license due to an investigation or proceeding originating from a malpractice claim
Loss of Earnings Coverage – provides assistance for lost wages, costs, and expenses due to an insured PAs required attendance at a trial, hearing, or arbitration proceeding as a defendant
Medical Payment Coverage – reimburses third parties for medical expenses incurred to treat injuries sustained arising from business activities
Negligence – the failure to exercise care that is reasonably expected of a physician assistant
PA Insurance Policy – a contract between an insurer and a physician assistant who purchased insurance that details what the insurer is legally obligated to pay if an incident were to arise.
Physician Assistant Professional Liability Insurance – also known as malpractice insurance, provides physician assistant with financial and legal protection from injuries and damages to patients and or property
Physician Assistant Malpractice Insurance – used interchangeably with physician assistant liability insurance, malpractice insurance for physician assistant is designed to protect professionals from claims of negligence or improper treatment
Premium – monthly or annual payment amount physician assistant pay for malpractice insurance
Risk Management – the process of mitigating the chances of something going wrong
Sexual Misconduct Coverage – provides indemnity to insured physician assistant for improper sexual misconduct claims including assault, harassment, defamation, or improper handling of misconduct allegations
Workplace/Premises Liability – protects landowners and tenants when someone gets hurt on their property due to dangerous conditions
N – Z
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