Social Inflation and Why It Matters

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Social inflation is defined as an increase in claim severity, above what could be anticipated under the usual scope of economic inflation and claim trends. The impact of “social inflation” in the health care setting is wide-reaching. Medical malpractice juries, … Read more

Telehealth in Maryland: The “New Norm”

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Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Maryland Legislature responded to the public health crisis by enacting emergency measures for telehealth access and coverage. Lawmakers soon recognized the positive and safe acceptance of these measures, and are permanently expanding the … Read more