Defense costs in medical liability claims continue to rise as litigation takes longer, expert witness fees increase, outside counsel rates climb and discovery becomes...

In this new series, we ask medical liability leaders to share their perspectives on emerging risks and key issues shaping the industry. Gina Kittek, system...

Medical malpractice renewals are often viewed as a routine annual task. Today’s health care organizations, however, face evolving claims trends, telehealth exposures, AI-related risks, workforce changes and rising claim severity. As a result, the renewal process has become a critical opportunity to evaluate insurance coverage, identify emerging liabilities and strengthen risk management and patient safety efforts before a loss occurs. Paul Greve, senior director at Markel Healthcare Risk Solutions, recommends that health care organizations ask three key questions before renewing...