Risk Realities: Insights Into Medical Liability Exposure for Advanced Practice Clinicians – Activity ID 4139

Course Instructions

Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:00 AM - Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Nearly 84 million Americans lack adequate primary care, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are crucial for maintaining and expanding patient access. One of healthcare’s fastest growing professional segments, APCs are taking on increasing autonomy and accountability. Because of that, they face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. This webinar—featuring insights from leading nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists—will cover the most common liability risks APCs face in their practice environments, including systemic challenges in group practice situations and issues with communication, documentation, consent, and scope of practice. Experts will share strategies to reduce these risks, as well as key information on ensuring APCs have medical malpractice coverage that adequately protects their livelihoods and reputations. In a discussion moderated by Surani Hayre-Kwan, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, FAANP, FACHE, Nurse Practitioner, West County Health Centers, and Member, TDC Group APC Advisory Board, these industry leaders will explain how APCs can navigate the risk management and liability insurance environment.

Learning Outcome Statement: Seventy-five percent of attendees will self-report that they will implement one action to reduce liability risks within six months.

1. Review your practice to identify any liability exposure and risks that could lead to malpractice claims.
2. Implement one strategy to decrease risk associated with scope of practice, team structure, or delegation.
3. Review your malpractice insurance to identify any gaps in coverage.

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians. The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of {AMAHours} AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Doctors Company is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 nursing contact hours. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer 
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only. 

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Accessibility 
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