Bringing in a Physician Entity to a Malpractice Suite

Written by Reed Tinsley | July 19, 2005

Malpractice Liability for Physician Entities: Case Study and Coverage Tips

There is a belief out there that physician entities, like physician corporations, never have to pay out on a malpractice suit. As most of us know, that is not necessarily the case.  In a recent Texas case, the estate of a cosmetic surgery patient who died from complications after nine hours on the operating table settled with the surgeon and his professional association (source: VerdictSearch).

Make sure the physician entity either has adequate mapractice coverage or at least has its accounts receivable asset protected (without the accounts receivable to go after, most physician practice entities have basically no assets).

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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