What you need to know about D & O liability insurance.
In response to trustees' concerns about a liability insurance crisis and about their own personal liability, many hospitals are purchasing directors and officers (D & O) liability insurance for their board members. This article describes the coverage that D & O policies should provide, lists the kinds of claims that are made against hospital trustees and officers, and suggests the need for preventive measures to reduce liability exposure.
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