PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Why malpractice insurance pricing isn’t linear and what that means for your coverage
Understanding malpractice insurance pricing can help you make smarter coverage decisions. Malpractice insurance premiums are shaped by risk, claims exposure, coverage structure and coverage amounts. Learn why malpractice insurance pricing isn’t linear and what that means when evaluating policy options.
AOA advocacy yields expanding role for optometry in VA Community Care
As essential care by doctors of optometry has gained full recognition at the federal and state levels, AOA doctors are changing lives and meeting the needs of new patients who answered their country’s call to serve.
Does doubling your malpractice insurance limits double your premium?
Many doctors of optometry assume doubling their malpractice insurance limits means doubling their premium, but that’s often not the case. Learn why higher limits may be more affordable than expected and what doctors of optometry should consider when reviewing their coverage.
What do your malpractice insurance limits mean and how much coverage do you really need?
Do you fully understand what your malpractice insurance limits actually protect? Learn the difference between per-claim and aggregate limits, how defense costs impact available coverage, and why your practice structure may influence the limits you need.
What is ‘good’ malpractice insurance coverage for optometrists? A practical checklist
Not all malpractice insurance is created equally. Learn what “good” coverage really means for doctors of optometry, including defense coverage, limits and portability, so you can confidently evaluate your policy.
CMS to eliminate use of fax machines for insurance claim attachments
The AOA has developed a resource to help members understand and prepare for the change.
Build your practice and protect the planet
Every day is Earth Day at these optometric practices. Considerations for an environmentally friendly practice.
Understanding the difference between claims-made and occurrence policies
Ensure your malpractice insurance policy covers you in the unlikely event a claim is made against you or your practice.
The silent policy: How one optometrist discovered a major flaw in their malpractice insurance policy
Find out how an AOA member was left vulnerable by their insurance carrier and learn how you can protect yourself from unclear coverage.
The malpractice insurance toolkit for doctors of optometry
Check out these resources from AOAExcel® to assist you in reviewing and purchasing guaranteed full-scope malpractice insurance coverage.
5 things optometrists need to know to obtain a malpractice insurance quote
Obtaining a malpractice insurance quote can be simple and easy if you know the answers to these five things ahead of time.
Stay prepared: When young optometrists should apply for malpractice insurance
The best time to apply for malpractice insurance depends on your personal circumstances.