| |
2001 |
2003 |
2005 |
2006 |
2009 |
| Problems obtaining or renewing medical liability insurance |
20% |
31% |
29% |
24% |
11% |
| Of those with problems, those who were refused coverage because the physician works in nursing facilities |
5% |
34% |
31% |
37% |
33% |
| Of those with problems, those with insurance carriers who pulled out of nursing home market in area or state |
6% |
12% |
26% |
18% |
25% |
| Physicians have modified practices due to liability pressures or concerns |
27% |
18% |
39%* |
17% |
16% |
| Of those who modified practices: |
| Stopped working as medical director |
5% |
10% |
28% |
52% |
50% |
Limited work as medical director |
NA |
NA |
56% |
58% |
68% |
Stopped providing care in nursing facilities |
NA |
10% |
7% |
NA |
NA |
Reduced patient care hours |
9% |
25% |
18% |
NA |
70% |
Referred complex cases |
10% |
28% |
36% |
NA |
82% |