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Large Medical Malpractice Claims Becoming More Frequent and More Costly
Feb 12, 2019
The Candello report examines national trends in claims frequency, payment, and root causes of preventable harm. A key finding—that the volume of high-indemnity payments is increasing—is discussed in this Captive Insurance Times article.
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Large medical malpractice claims becoming more frequent and more costly. Captive Insurance News. February 12, 2019.
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