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Malpractice Requirements, Guidelines, and Resources

One of the most important products provided by Kids Health First is malpractice coverage for its members. The purpose of such benefit is to advocate for our providers and to advance the practice of medicine while ensuring detailed attention and focus on patient safety.

We have chosen CURI as our carrier and partner in this endeavor. CURI, "a full-service advisory firm that works harder to make your life easier" will advise us based around our priorities which will be elevated outcomes. Whether the topic is medicine, business or life, CURI's holistic, physician-focused approach and tailored solutions evolve as our needs do, allowing us to do, and achieve more.

Overall, CURI's mission is in sync with Kids Health First’s objectives to provide low financial risk to our members paired with the highest level of patient safety.

Click here to visit CURI's website or click here to find detailed instructions on how to access and use its website:

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Malpractice Requirements

The following is a list of documents that will help guide you through the process of the malpractice approval process, which is required by Kids Health First prior to hiring any new providers. Other information and guidelines related to the coverage and claims process is also included.

Mandatory Reporting Requirements May 2025

Georgia State law OCGA 19-7-5 states that all physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are deemed mandatory child abuse reporters. This means if you have reasonable cause to believe that suspected child abuse has occurred, you are required by law to report such abuse.

All new employees of KHF will receive training on mandatory reporting and retraining as appropriate.

The following are two web based training sites that offer this training free of charge:

You may also refer to the KHF handbook which provides information on mandatory reporting.

Announcement April 21, 2025: Governor Brian Kemp signs medical liability tort-reform measures into law

Two sweeping medical liability tort‑reform measures were championed alongside the Medical Association of Georgia and our legal partners. These twin bills redraw the litigation landscape for every hospital, practice, and provider in the state.

Here's what you need to know at a glance:

SB 68: Brings broad changes to how lawsuits, particularly personal injury ones, are handled in Georgia.
SB 69: Regulates third-party litigation funding (when outside companies fund lawsuits in exchange for a cut of the money if the case wins).

To read the two bills in full and to fully understand the implications on your practice, click here to learn more.

For any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Nicholas Ghiselli
GENERAL COUNSEL, CURI INSURANCE
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Guidelines and Resources

The following is a list of documents provided by Medical Management Associates related to OSHA Training in the Medical Practice on April 17, 2025.

Following is a list of documents, provided by CURI that will help guide you in specific risk management issues. A short, instruction video on accessing CURI's entire catalog can be viewed here.

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