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		<title>Norcal Mutual Advocates Early Reporting of Medical Malpractice Insurance Claims by Physicians</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Norcal Mutual Advocates Early Reporting of Medical Malpractice Insurance Claims  Norcal Mutual Insurance Company recently stressed its position of early claim reporting by its medical malpractice insureds. “NORCAL Mutual continually stresses that there is no penalty for early reporting of incidents. Early reporting means we can put the insured at ease and confirm that the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Presidio Insurance offers HCG Weight Loss Program Malpractice Insurance Coverage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[   hCG, or human chorionic gonadotrophin is a glycoprotein hormone produced in pregnancy. During pregnancy, the placenta produces hCG which allows the body to mobilize fat and use it as energy for both mother and fetus.     Performed within Alternative Medicine Practices, although the process appears harmless (and reportedly has has little to no side effects), within a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Protective Announces Discount for Pediatric Medical Malpractice Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Presidio is pleased to announce that starting June 2010, Med Pro is offering special discounts and benefits to Pediatricians across the country.  Membership in select pediatric organizations will earn a discount for all Med Pro pediatric and pediatric-surgical specialists insured with Medical Protective.  Proof of membership is required. Features of the MedPro Pediatric Program include: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/medical-protective-announces-discount-for-pediatric-medical-malpractice-insurance/</link>
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		<title>Medical Protective Company AANA Insurance Services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Medical Protective Company to facilitate the needs of Medical Malpractice coverage for CRNA&#8217;s and members of AANA Presidio Insurance is pleased to announce Medical Protective&#8217;s new collaboration with AANA Insurance Services, formed to address the ever-growing insurance needs of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthestists (&#8220;CRNAs&#8221;) and committed to providing the best insurance products available to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Regulation for California Medical Doctors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Effective June 27, 2010, a new regulation, mandated by Business and Professions Code section 138, will go into effect requiring physicians in California to inform their patients that they are licensed by the Medical Board of California, and include the board’s contact information. The information must read as follows. NOTICE TO CONSUMERS Medical doctors are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/new-regulation-for-california-medical-doctors/</link>
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		<title>Medical Malpractice Insurance Discounts from The Doctors Company</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a broker representing The Doctors Company, we look to find any and every possible savings for our physician and surgeon clients purchasing medical malpractice insurance. One often overlooked savings opportunity for medical malpractice insurance coverage is discounts available as a member of certain medical societies. Here are just a few of the discounts currently [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/medical-malpractice-insurance-discounts-from-the-doctors-company/</link>
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		<title>Oregon Medical Malpractice Insurance Continues To Decrease</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The major insurers have reduced their rates an average of 20% over the last five years. 2010 is continuing the trend as two professional liability carriers have recently announced lower rates effective April 2010. The Doctors’ Company has announced an average rate decrease of 5.1% while Medical Protective has announced an overall premium decrease of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/oregon-medical-malpractice-insurance-continues-to-decrease/</link>
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		<title>California Physicians providing charitable care run into medical malpractice obstacles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems incomprehensible but it’s a fact: Medical providers and healthcare clinics willing to provide care without compensation receive very little legal protection in the way of charitable immunity laws. While physicians can usually obtain “charitable care” coverage through individual medical malpractice policies, the fact remains that volunteer physicians and surgeons still face the fear [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/california-physicians-providing-charitable-care-run-into-medical-malpractice-obstacles/</link>
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		<title>The Doctors Company Adds Cyberguard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Doctors Company, a leading medical malpractice insurance company, known for its low prices and creative coverage solutions, has announced a new coverage enhancement named CYBERGUARD. Cyberguard will be added to all existing medical malpractice insurance policies issued by The Doctors Company. The new enhancement protects doctors from claims arising from the theft, loss, or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/the-doctors-company-adds-cyberguard/</link>
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		<title>NORCAL Mutual Insurance Supports Haitian Relief</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Norcal Mutual Insurance Company, a leading Medical Malpractice Insurance Carrier, has issued a statement on their efforts to support policyholders offering medical services in Haiti. Norcal will extend malpractice insurance coverage to physicians and surgeons who wish to travel to Haiti to provide volunteer charitable medical services. Coverage will be provided for claims instituted in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.presidioinsurance.com/news/norcal-mutual-insurance-supports-haitian-relief/</link>
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