This AMA Policy Research Perspective analyzes trends in medical liability claim frequency from 2016 to 2024 using data from the AMA Physician Practice Benchmark Survey. The findings reveal a moderate decline from 2016 to 2024 and significant variation across specialty.
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Medical Liability Today: Risk, Claims and Costs
Physician Practice Benchmark Survey
The Physician Practice Benchmark Survey reports the latest findings about shifts in medical practice ownership, telehealth use, participation in alternative payment models, medical liability claim frequency and physician compensation methods. Find additional reports and learn more.
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