• CDC News
  • Adult Immunization
  • Hepatology
  • Rare Disorders
  • Pediatric Immunization
  • Weight Management
  • Screening
  • Psychiatry
  • Allergy
  • Women's Health
  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Kidney Disease
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pain Management
  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Infectious Disease
  • Orthopedics
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Technology
  • Oncology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Pulmonology

Physician Malpractice Data 2020: From the 91st Annual Physician Report

Slideshow

Data on physician malpractice rates are broken down across type of practice ownership, gender, age, geographic region, community type, and more.

The Medical Economics 91st annual Physician Report surveyed physicians across a number of specialties who reported how much they are spending on malpractice insurance.

The slides below break down these costs across a wide variety of criteria, including practice ownership, gender, age, geographic region, community type, and more.

Related Videos
Related Content
Tips for safe post-pandemic telehealth use / image credit telemedicine ©YuriMaslak/stock.adobe.com

Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Telehealth Use

Richard F Cahill, JD
December 28th 2023
Article

Beware the potential pitfalls of telemedicine, from privacy concerns to patient confusion, says associate general counsel for The Doctors Company.

Gepants for Migraine Prevention: A Perfect Fit for Primary Care

Gepants for Migraine Prevention: A Perfect Fit for Primary Care

Sydney Jennings
March 30th 2022
Podcast

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with headache specialist Peter McAllister, MD.

New Primary Care Residencies Have Yet to Reach Rural Areas image credit rural sign ©Uladzislau/stock.adobe.com

New Primary Care Residencies Have Yet to Reach Rural Areas

Richard Payerchin
August 15th 2023
Article

Despite approved funding and a mandate to CMS to create 1000 new residency slots in "primary care health professional shortage areas," progress is extremely slow.

Primary Viewpoints Episode 13: Possible Consequences of a Prolonged COVID-19 Era

Primary Viewpoints Episode 13: Possible Consequences of a Prolonged COVID-19 Era

Sydney Jennings
January 27th 2022
Podcast

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with author and psychiatrist Samoon Ahmad, MD.

Professional Societies, Concerned Clinicians Create Guides to Navigate Burnout concerned physician ©goodluz/Adobe Stock

Professional Societies, Concerned Clinicians Create Guides to Navigate Burnout

Richard Payerchin
April 28th 2023
Article

The AHRQ, Mayo Clinic, AMA, and National Academy of Medicine each recommend actions steps for all organizational levels to help build more supportive environments.

Shorter Primary Care Visits Linked to Inappropriate Prescribing Patterns, Study Finds

Shorter Primary Care Visits Linked to Inappropriate Prescribing Patterns, Study Finds

Grace Halsey
March 16th 2023
Article

Shorter office visit length increased risk for inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, coprescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, and potentially harmful prescriptions for seniors.

© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.