The hiring and firing process is full of risk for employers, including optometrists. Every year, workers file thousands of employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) claims against their workplaces. EPLI claims can come from a current employee, former employee or even a prospective employee, making a range of allegations, including: Discrimination Sexual harassment Invasion of privacy [...]
As an optometrist about to enter the workforce, you're about to make a lot of big decisions for the first time. One of them will be choosing a malpractice insurance policy to protect yourself and your new career. Learning about insurance options for your career as an optometrist can help you practice and grow your [...]
Managing the insurance policies that protect you and your practice can be confusing. When should you file a claim and how do you do it? Do you have the right protection for your practice? How do you make sense of your policy? To practice with confidence and peace of mind, it's important to understand which [...]
Cyber extortion has become a serious problem for businesses in recent years. As a practice owner, it's no longer something you can afford to ignore. Like other health care providers, doctors of optometry have a responsibility to protect business records, including the personal information of patients. Ransomware attacks directly target these records, leading to all [...]
The right insurance for your optometry practice is a must, but for something so important, it isn't always easy to understand. That's why we created this practice owner's guide to insurance. It has what you need to know about insurance to protect your career and livelihood. First up, a look at malpractice insurance, one of [...]
The success of your optometric practice depends on your office and the people who staff it. Imagine the consequences for your practice if there were a serious accident, fire or theft at the office. These disasters can impact your ability to care for patients and run your business. Optometric practices like yours need business owner’s [...]
These days, creating a formal cybersecurity incident response plan (CSIRP) is a must for every doctor of optometry. The lack of a plan increases the risk to your data records and may worsen the outcome if you are hacked. Confusion over what to do and when can increase liability and leave you unprepared to address [...]
Understanding the risks you face as an optometrist can help you be more prepared when things go wrong. There will always be some risk associated with operating your practice, but with the right steps, you can minimize the likelihood of a serious accident or liability lawsuit and protect the safety of your employees and patients. [...]
Many optometrists shopping for insurance have a pretty clear idea of what they're looking for— good coverage, positive reviews and affordable premiums may be a few of the items at the top of your list. But beyond the basics, it's important to ask: What do you know about your insurance carrier itself? Optometrists facing a [...]
Documents like your malpractice insurance policy are legal contracts and must be worded and formatted a certain way. It's one reason your malpractice policy can be difficult to follow. Still, it's important to know how to read your policy documents so you can ensure all your malpractice needs are covered and get answers if you [...]