For more than a decade, CNA, Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO), and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) have collaborated to provide physical therapists with professional liability insurance, risk management resources and data-driven industry insights. Our Physical Therapy Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition leverages closed claims data to highlight key trends, emerging risks and actionable strategies to help physical therapy professionals strengthen their practices and better manage professional liability exposures.
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5 Key Report Takeaways:
- Professional liability claim severity increased 20.3%, with average claim costs rising to $162,174.
- Claims against physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are 40.4% more costly on average than claims against physical therapists (PTs).
- Manual therapy remains the leading claim allegation, with average incurred costs increasing 35.6% since 2020.
- Fractures are the most common injury in PT claims, representing 24.2% of all claim injuries.
- Complaints related to professional conduct comprised 46.7% of licensure defense expenses.
Whether you're a physical therapist, practice owner, physical therapist assistant, healthcare leader, insurance industry professional or risk manager, this report provides valuable insights to help decision-making and support the advancement of the physical therapy profession.
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