Gastroenterologists are specialist physicians with expertise in the disorders of the digestive system. They’re responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of digestive diseases, including common conditions like gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), fatty liver disease, Hepatitis C and colon cancer. As a procedure-oriented specialty, gastroenterology demands a high level of care and precision to ensure patient safety.
With more than one-quarter of all gastroenterologists facing a medical malpractice lawsuit in their careers, having strong coverage in place is a necessity. Get Indigo to protect your practice.
Indigo’s medical malpractice insurance is designed to support gastroenterologists and other doctors who practice good medicine, with comprehensive coverage and dedicated support at competitive rates.
Gastroenterologists may face allegations of medical malpractice if they misinterpret a patient’s gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation or abdominal pain, leading to an incorrect diagnosis and treatment plan. Performing advanced endoscopic procedures, such as the removal of colon polyps, comes with an inherent risk of bleeding and perforation. Indigo offers the comprehensive coverage GI doctors need to protect their practices.
Each physician’s risk of facing a medical malpractice claim is unique, based on everything from their specialty to their location to the way they practice medicine. Indigo’s cutting-edge AI-powered underwriting process analyzes thousands of real data points to provide pricing that’s customized for you and your gastroenterology practice. Good physicians who provide the highest quality of care can enjoy bigger potential savings.
In the unfortunate event a gastroenterology patient brings a medical malpractice claim against you, you can trust that Indigo will be there to help. We partner with highly experienced legal counsel who are committed to aggressively defending good physicians, allowing you to focus on what you do best — gastroenterology.
Gastroenterologists have a lower risk of facing medical malpractice claims than many other specialists, but the risk of a lawsuit is very real. Colonoscopies are the largest contributor to lawsuits, especially when a delay in treatment, a missed cancer diagnosis or a procedural error (like a perforation of the rectum) is involved. Your Indigo policy includes complimentary access to a 3rd-party risk management helpline, where you can receive confidential advice about how to manage risk when performing colonoscopies or other gastroenterology procedures.
Gastroenterologists treat diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. GI procedures, in themselves, are low risk and minimally invasive (i.e. EGD, colonoscopy). However GI docs diagnose and treat gastric cancers and IBD including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Surgical patients and cancer patients would tend to be referred, thus removing some severity but failure to timely diagnose, treat, communicate, medicate or refer all create risk that necessitates strong medical malpractice coverage. Indigo’s coverage includes:
Indigo is a medical professional liability insurer that streamlines the traditional medical malpractice insurance experience while offering personalized attention to gastroenterologists and other physicians.
Indigo uses innovative artificial intelligence technology to modernize the process of securing medical malpractice coverage. With AI-powered underwriting and pricing processes, gastroenterologists can now receive rates that are tailored based on their individual situation in just moments, with no need for a traditional application.
At Indigo, we’re here to make things simple in the unfortunate event of a malpractice claim against you. Our claims experts work to process claims as quickly as possible, and will be available to answer your questions and keep you informed about next steps.
We know that every specialty faces unique malpractice risks and challenges. In gastroenterology, the doctor-patient relationship can be strained by conversations about sensitive symptoms or the importance of lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors. Physicians face further challenges in assessing people with non-specific GI symptoms, managing chronic conditions, performing repetitive endoscopy procedures and staying up to date on emerging research.
We know gastroenterologists are busy, so we’ve streamlined the process of securing medical malpractice coverage. Our rapid process only has a few simple steps, and there’s no application required.
With Indigo, getting medical malpractice is more convenient and cost-effective than ever. To learn more or request a quote, please click the button below.
No federal law requires endocrinologists to carry medical malpractice insurance, but chances are, you’re still required to have it. Some states require minimum levels of insurance. Hospitals may require endocrinologists with visiting privileges to have insurance.
Health insurance plans may require some level of coverage for participating endocrinologists. It’s also a practical requirement to protect your practice.
Most medical malpractice policies are claims-made. Claims-made policies are popular because they tend to have lower initial premiums than occurrence coverage. If you’re concerned about claims that arise after the policy expires, you can buy an extended reporting period endorsement (commonly known as “tail coverage”).
Indigo provides coverage for physicians across the United States. However, since insurance is regulated on the state level, coverage may not be available in all states.
The time it takes to get medical malpractice insurance can vary depending on your circumstances, including your specialty and the specific coverage you need. Indigo leverages the power of artificial intelligence to speed up the process. Our rapid process allows you to get the coverage you need quickly, without a traditional application.
It’s time for the next-generation of medical malpractice insurance. To learn more about how Indigo supports gastroenterologists, or to request your personalized quote, fill out a brief submission form or email us today at sales@getindigo.com.