Insuring Medical Malpractice
“Insuring Medical Malpractice” by Frank A. Sloan, published by Oxford University Press in 1991, offers an in-depth analysis of the medical malpractice insurance market. This edition spans 241 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the rising costs of malpractice insurance for physicians and the increasing risk of lawsuits, providing a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing this critical aspect of medical practice.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of various topics, including the competitiveness of the medical malpractice insurance market and the profitability of insurers. The book addresses key questions such as the demand for reinsurance among malpractice insurers and the impact of insurance regulation on premium rates. Additionally, it delves into the concept of experience rating and its implementation, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of law, insurance, and medical practice management.
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The cost of malpractice insurance to physicians has been increasing in recent years, as has the threat to physicians of being sued. This book describes and analyzes the workings of the market for physicians’ liability insurance. The authors use their own data and other sources to study questions such as: Is the market for medical malpractice insurance competitive? Has the profitability of medical malpractice insurance been excessive? Why do malpractice insurers demand reinsurance? What effect has insurance regulation had on premiums? And it explores what experience rating is and how it is done.
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