Brueckner identifies other trends that are shaping the medical malpractice market. One is tort reform, which is proceeding slowly because of differences in approaches at the state level. Although the study results are controversial because they were extrapolated from a small patient sample, Bruecker believes the findings unquestionably are cause for concern among health care providers and their insurers. Companies like ours with a deep market presence need to be more proactive in dealing with patient safety issues. Increasingly, agents will align themselves with carriers that play a leading role in this effort.
Medical malpractice is a serious business.
Companies that respond to market needs will be rewarded with more opportunities to provide coverages and services. At ProMutual, we're committed to being a positive force in health care delivery, patient safety, and the reimbursement of meritorious claims.