Social inflation accounts for up to 11 percent of losses related to physician malpractice claims, according to the “Social Inflation and Loss Development Report” from Moore Actuarial Consulting.
Twenty-seven percent of physicians consume less than one drink a week, according to Medscape’s “Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2023,” released Jan. 20.
Houston-based Harris Health System had its overall credit rating and that on specific bonds and other debt affirmed at “AA” because its strong tax revenue base largely offsets what Fitch Ratings called a “weak payor mix” and concerns about long-term ca…