What is the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act and Patient Compensation Fund?
Malpractice Insights
English - December 22, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Business Careers malpractice insurance medical insurance medical malpractice Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Medical malpractice laws can vary widely from state to state, particularly as it relates to statutes of limitations, the legal process, liability, and damages. And if you are a doctor practicing in the Hoosier state, you know that Indiana is one of the most doctor-friendly states to practice in – but it does have it’s complexities.
In this episode we’re going to talk about the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act, the Patient Compensation Fund, and we’re going to explain how the cap on damages works to protect Indiana doctors and keep malpractice rates low.
📖 For the BLOG covering this topic, visit: https://www.aegismalpractice.com/malpractice-insights/2019/5/22/understanding-the-indiana-medical-malpractice-act
0:00 Intro and Welcome
2:12 What makes Indiana's medical malpractice law unique?
3:28 What is the Indiana Patient Compensation Fund?
4:45 How do premiums work in Indiana compared to other states?
5:55 How does the Medical Malpractice Act and Patient Compensation Fund help prevent frivolous lawsuits?
7:25 Is participation in the Indiana Patient Compensation Fund mandatory?
8:21 Advice for doctors regarding the MMA and PCF
9:00 Let Aegis help!
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