Doctors who join the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. receive more than just superior medical professional liability protection through our core product, the Mutual Protection Trust. We pride ourselves on being an organization that equips its members with the best tools to help meet the business challenges related to running a medical practice.

We work diligently to help physicians avoid risk and improve patient safety through in-office risk management education, practice risk assessments, and arbitration implementation guidance provided by our experienced Risk Management & Patient Safety Department.

Through CAP Physicians Insurance Agency, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc., we protect your practice and you by offering tailored insurance programs for risks not protected by medical professional liability coverage.

What is “Medical Professional Liability?

Lawsuits alleging medical professional liability (commonly referred to as “medical malpractice”) allege acts or omissions by health care professionals that were not in line with the accepted standards of medical practice and either caused death or injury to a patient. The regulations and standards for malpractice will vary by jurisdiction within the United States. That is why it is important that medical professionals obtain the best protection possible.

CAP members who find themselves faced with a lawsuit can depend on our experienced team of claims specialists and lawyers to protect their interests. Our lawyers specialize in medical professional liability cases and have years of experience to resolve litigated issues as quickly and fairly as possible.