For CRNAs, there are two forms of malpractice insurance: occurrence and claims-made. It is important to understand the differences between these two forms of coverage ..read more

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide anesthesia-related care in a variety of healthcare settings before, during, and after therapeutic, diagnostic, surgical, and obstetrical procedures. CRNAs have many responsibilities for anesthesia care, and as such, follow a scope of practice.  ..read more

Berxi, a Boston-based insurance company, has opted to leave the CRNA market and will no longer be providing malpractice insurance coverage for nurse anesthesia professionals. If you currently have coverage with Berxi, you need to understand what this means for you ..read more

The type of consent to settle clause in your malpractice policy could have a direct impact on the settlement of any claim made against you. The time to determine your rights regarding a settlement is not when you are named as a defendant in a malpractice suit. Whether you purchase your own malpractice coverage or it is provided by your employer or facility, it is important to familiarize yourself with the consent to settle clause in your malpractice policy before you are involved in any legal action ..read more

The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) was created by Congress as part of the Healthcare Quality Improvement Act of 1986. The purpose of the act was to improve the quality of patient care by encouraging healthcare-related organizations to identify those practitioners who engage in unprofessional behaviors. The NPDB carries out its role by collecting information and maintaining reports on medical malpractice payments, federal and state licensure and certification actions, adverse clinical privileges actions, adverse professional association/society membership actions, negative actions or f ..read more

The thought of getting sued is a terrible one, for even the most established and seasoned professionals. As a CRNA, lawsuits may not be on your mind.  Most people often don’t think about getting sued until it is too late. However, that doesn’t mean you aren’t at risk. It’s critical to understand that CRNAs can be sued.  On a positive note, there are ways to mitigate risk by protecting yourself and addressing any worries that you may have about being sued as a result of carrying out your professional duties. It’s important to consider these factors before you’re in the thro ..read more

AANA Insurance Services has created a glossary to ensure you have a basic understanding of common insurance terms ..read more

Having information about the professional liability insurance you are buying is now more critical than ever.  ..read more

As the old adage says, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. This can also be the case with CRNA malpractice insurance ..read more

Malpractice can be confusing. Gain a basic understanding of key topics related to CRNA malpractice insurance ..read more