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171 | A PA’s Guide to Malpractice Insurance: Coverage, Claims, and Career Protection (Interview w...

Malpractice insurance is something most PAs and other clinicians assume they understand... until something goes wrong. In this episode, Kat sits down with Christopher Cannell, DMSc, MPAS, MPLC, PA-C, DFAAPA, founder of The APC Consultant (https://www.theapcconsultant.com/) , for a clear, practical deep dive into malpractice insurance 101 and the medical-legal realities no one teaches us in PA school or on the job. We break down what malpractice insurance actually covers, the key differences between claims-made and occurrence policies, and why employer-provided coverage may not protect you in the way you think it does. Chris explains common assumptions clinicians make about liability insurance, tail coverage, and personal policies, and where those assumptions can quietly put your license, career, and finances at risk. We also go beyond the policy itself to talk about real-world risk management and walk through an anonymized case study that highlights how communication, documentation, and post-event decisions can dramatically affect outcomes. We explore how legal uncertainty contributes to burnout, defensive medicine, and chronic stress, and why legal literacy is an essential (but overlooked) form of clinician self-care. Whether you’re early in your PA career or years into practice, this episode will help you feel more confident, informed, and proactive about protecting yourself in today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment.   Topics Covered:  • Malpractice insurance explained for PAs and other medical providers  • Claims-made vs. occurrence policies • Tail coverage, nose coverage, and employer-provided malpractice insurance • Common malpractice insurance myths and mistakes • Risk management strategies that actually matter • Medical-legal case studies and lessons learned • How legal stress contributes to burnout    Resources Mentioned:  Check out The APC Consultant and join the waitlist for Chris's masterclass: theapcconsultant.com (https://www.theapcconsultant.com/) The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (APALM): apalm.net (https://www.apalm.net/)     AAPA's Risk Management CME Course: cme.aapa.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=902 (https://cme.aapa.org/local/catalog/vi...)     Connect with Chris:  Email: chris@theapconsultant.com (mailto:chris@theapconsultant.com)  | info@theapcconsultant.com (mailto:info@theapcconsultant.com) Website: theapcconsultant.com   Phone: 339-933-1952   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christophercannell (  / christophercannell  )   / the-apc-consultant   Instagram:          @theapcconsultant Facebook:   /         If this episode was helpful, subscribe to the PA the FI Way podcast or YouTube channel for more content to help you build financial independence and prevent burnout along the way.    Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your free copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here (https://www.pathefiway.com/download-t...) !   Website / Blog: pathefiway.com Follow PA the FI Way on Instagram: @pathefiway   / pathefiway   Connect with Kat on LinkedIn:   / katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255   Watch on Youtube:    / @pathefiway    Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence:   / pathefiway   Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates:   / pathefiway