It is mandatory in the state of California for employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Failure to do so can result in liens, fines, and penalties.

Ransomware attacks have been on the rise for a few years, but when COVID-19 triggered a near-universal pivot to remote work, a whole new world of vulnerabilities opened to the criminals behind them, including the access of Remote Desktop Protocol ports.

As today’s risks grow more threatening and prevalent, it is important for you to remember the value-added insurance coverages CAP provides as part of your membership, including your CyberRisk insurance, which covers $50,000 and 5,000 patient notifications per covered claim should you experience a data breach in your practice. 

Did you know that water damage is the most common cause of property damage to businesses? As a business owner and physician, there are a variety of risks in your practice you must worry about every day. Water damage shouldn’t be one of them.

Medical practices are significant legal business entities and need to carefully consider common financial risks. While it is impossible to remove 100 percent of risk, physicians should be reminded that they are vulnerable targets with unique needs for powerful protection, even outside of the clinical setting.