Professional vs. general liability
PL responds to treatment. GL responds to the slip in the lobby. A single 'health care package' can bundle both, but the PL limits must be separate.
- Occurrence PL where available; claims-made with tail otherwise
- Per-provider limits, not shared
- Consent-to-settle clause protects your license record
Regulatory: HIPAA, licensing, billing
A HIPAA breach or a billing audit is now more likely than a malpractice suit for most practices.
- Cyber with HIPAA regulatory defense and fines (where insurable)
- Billing E&O / regulatory audit coverage
- Licensing board defense sublimit ≥ $50K
Abuse & molestation
Every practice with hands-on treatment or vulnerable patients needs it, and many forms exclude it.
- Affirmative coverage, not silence
- Limits at least $1M
- Background-check and chaperone policies documented