Diagnostic errors dominate 71% of radiology malpractice claims, review finds

Diagnostic errors accounted for 71% of radiology malpractice claims vs 28% in other specialties, per a new Radiology review. Post-2010, mean payments rose to $344,197, and severe patient outcomes made high payments nearly 9 times more likely. Outpatient cases (51%) and severe ou…

• Higher indemnity payments were over 2× more likely after 2010 and nearly 9× more likely after a severe patient outcome.
• Mean payment rose from $184,000 (1990–2010) to $344,197 (2010–2025).
• States with noneconomic-damage and joint-liability reforms saw fewer filings.

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