What is Malpractice Insurance for Physician Assistants/Physician Associates?
Malpractice insurance for PAs provides professionals with protection from patients or coworkers who claim their negligence at work caused an injury. This could be a wrong diagnosis, a sexual assault claim, an infraction of HIPAA privacy laws, or any claims of negligence. While many employers may offer coverage against malpractice related claims, the interests of the employee are viewed as secondary.
With individual PA malpractice insurance coverage, the monetary coverage and policy benefits are guaranteed for the policy owner’s sole use. Physician assistants liability insurance protects you from litigation expenses, as well as gives you a team of industry experts that fight for your personal assets, professional credentials, and financial future.
Do PAs need professional physician assistant liability insurance?
It is recommended that physician assistants/physician associates have their own PA liability insurance policy that puts their personal interests first. If a PA depends solely on their employer’s insurance policy, their interest will likely be viewed as secondary to the employer, clinic, or office that owns the policy. The employer’s shared liability insurance policy may also have inadequate coverage limits should a claim be made against multiple employees, or the entire clinic. That means that other policy holders could use a significant portion of the coverage which leaves little for other professionals, enhancing the risk of personal losses. An individual malpractice policy is the best way for physician assistants/physician associates to protect their career. Having your own physician assistant liability insurance policy means having a team that is focused on YOUR personal interests, not your employers, co-workers or anyone else involved.
What Benefits Does an Individual Physician Assistant Malpractice Insurance Policy with CM&F Offer Compared to Other Insurance Providers?
Not all physician assistant insurance plans are created equal. CM&F has created a tailored insurance policy to meet the specific needs of physician assistants, offering peace of mind as they perform their everyday responsibilities. CM&F’s dedication to innovating the insurance marketplace with an automated quoting engine and advanced technology makes it possible to keep the physician assistant malpractice insurance cost affordable, all while underwriting the most comprehensive policies in the market.
In as little as 5 minutes, CM&F’s PA malpractice insurance quote engine can provide any PA with a quote, and option to purchase coverage that is effective immediately (or on a later date, as far in advance as 90 days, if selected).
What types of PA malpractice insurance policies does CM&F offer?
Two Types of Malpractice Insurance Policy Options:
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Occurrence
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Claims-Made
There are two types of basic malpractice insurance policy options: Occurrence and Claims-Made. CM&F offers occurrence malpractice insurance for PAs, in addition to claims-made policies. An occurrence policy means that if a claim is made against a physician assistant regarding a past incident that occurred during a time they were previously covered under CM&F liability insurance, that claim will be covered by CM&F even if the physician assistant/physician associate has since ended their liability coverage. Since most malpractice claims are made 18-24 months after an incident occurs, this type of protection is very important. Claims-made insurance policies only protect professionals if they have insurance at the time of the claim. With occurrence policy insurance, there is no need for physician assistants or physician associates to renew or buy tail coverage should they choose to leave CM&F or retire.
Where is my physician assistant insurance applicable?
CM&F malpractice insurance for physician assistants o physician associates is portable, which means as a PA moves, so does the coverage. CM&F’s malpractice insurance is attached to the individual PA, not their place of work. Not having your own, portable coverage separate from your employer’s shared policy limits your protection to duties performed for that sole practice. For physician assistants who moonlight, work at multiple places, or have private clients, a portable malpractice insurance plan is a must – and with CM&F, only one policy is required to cover the individual at any amount of workplaces.
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