Publications

Medical Liability Watch

Published quarterly, the Medical Liability Watch (MLW) newsletter delves into business issues that affect physicians and other healthcare professionals. MLW contains insightful articles on a range of healthcare topics including legislation, litigation, technology and economics.*

Browse past issues below and click to download printable PDF versions.

2006

Fall 2006 (475 KB)

• "Strapped: A Look at the Financial Challenges of Practicing Medicine"
• "Supporting the Art of Medicine: An Interview with Dan Corrado"
• MICRA PAC Update

Summer 2006 (970 KB)

• Employee Satisfaction & Retention in Today's Medical Practice
• "We're Listening:" Results of NORCAL's 2005 Customer Satisfaction Survey
• MICRA PAC Update

Spring 2006 (605 KB)

• "You’ve Been Served: Coping With the Stress of Medical Malpractice Litigation"
• "NORCAL Claims Handling: An Interview With Paul Gabel"
• MICRA PAC Update

2005

Summer/Fall 2005 (577 KB)

• "An Ounce Of Prevention Could Save a Pound Of Cure: Healing Healthcare Through the Patient Safety Movement"
• "NORCAL and Patient Safety: An Interview with Steve Farber"
• "NORCAL’s MICRA PACs Support MICRA Champions"
• "NORCAL’s Policyholder Services Unit: We’re Here To Help"

Spring 2005 (486 KB)

• "Your Feedback Matters: Results of NORCAL's 2004 Customer Satisfaction Survey"
• "MICRA PACs Plan for Growth in 2005"
• "2005 CME Courses Now Available"

Winter 2005 (3.35 MB)

• "Physicians Risk Loss of Coverage for Altering the Medical Record"
• "MICRA PACs Raise Over $100,000 for 2004 Elections"
• "2004 Customer Satisfaction Survey a Success!"

2004

Summer 2004 (305 KB)

• "You Spoke, We Listened: NORCAL's Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey"
• "NORCAL Announces Formation of Political Action Committees"

Spring 2004 (1.46 MB)

• "The Case for Tort Reform: Why MICRA Needs Your Support"
• "Restoring the 'Spirit of '75': The NORCAL MICRA PACs"

2003

Summer 2003 (.99 MB)

• "Guilt by Association: The Ins and Outs of Vicarious Liability and NORCAL's 'All or Nothing' Rule"
• "Covering Your Tail: Understanding the Lesser-known Aspects of Your Insurance Coverage Options"

*The information contained in Medical Liability Watch is provided for informational and educational purposes only and in no way constitutes legal advice. If you require legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

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