The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that the outstanding financial strength of its core product, the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), has again earned an A+ (Superior) Rating from A.M. Best Company. This marks the twelfth consecutive year MPT has achieved this rating.

CAP is proud to join Stanislaus Medical Society in hosting a free no-obligation CME dinner program. Presented by CAP's General Counsel Gordon Ownby, this program is based on CAP’s most requested risk management resource and critically acclaimed book Medicine on Trial.

In a new opinion addressing allegations of elder abuse, the Court of Appeal explains how evidence of simple “negligence” differs from “recklessness” in a nursing facility setting.

Medical professional liability protection is one of the most important lines of coverage that physicians will purchase. Selecting the appropriate coverage and the right company can be confusing and time consuming, given all the available options.  Daniel Cavanaugh, vice president, Membership Development, provides important guidance for physicians and practice managers who are seeking new malpractice coverage and those evaluating the adequacy of their existing coverage.

When reporting their findings, it is common to see consulting physicians recommend further testing. Absent such an explicit recommendation, a patient’s decision to bypass conservative measures can spell trouble for all.