Doctors, Medical Practices and Emergency
Helping protect your people, assets and reputation.
In the high-pressure environment of healthcare, doctors, emergency departments, and medical practices face complex risks that often require specialised insurance solutions.
Austcover, established in 1987, has decades of experience providing tailored insurance and risk management services to healthcare professionals across Australia.
As a trusted partner for the healthcare industry, we offer robust insurance solutions that allow you to focus on delivering exceptional care.
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Supporting diverse needs across healthcare
Austcover’s expertise spans across various healthcare entities, including:
- Emergency departments and urgent care clinics.
- General and specialist medical practices.
- Day surgeries and private hospitals.
- Allied health and physiotherapy providers.
- NDIS service providers.
- Radiology and diagnostic imaging centers.
- Rehabilitation and treatment facilities.
Risk management landscape
Doctors, emergency departments, and medical practices operate in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where even minor errors could have significant consequences. Common risks include:
In front line care, where quick decisions and complex procedures are common place, mistakes and accidents can result in allegations of negligence or errors in judgment. Protecting against these claims is an important step in safeguarding your reputation and financial stability.
Mistakes in triaging, scheduling, patient recall systems, or medical documentation can lead to adverse outcomes, exposing practices and emergency departments to legal action.
With healthcare data being a prime target for cybercriminals, breaches of sensitive patient information can result in costly fines, reputational damage, and costly legal proceedings.
From patient injuries on your premises to accidental property damage, liability risks can arise from everyday operations in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
Why use an insurance broker?
Insurance can be a complex process, navigating through the various products, covers available, exclusions and confusing terminology. Having an experienced insurance broker on your side means you have a qualified professional who acts on your behalf, not for the insurer, ensuring your specific needs are assessed and you get the insurance program that works for you.
Why partner with Austcover?
With a track record of success since 1987, we’ve earned the trust of Construction businesses and principal contractors across Australia.
Every business has unique challenges, we work closely with you to create bespoke programs to meet your specific needs.
Our broking teams based in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast support clients and businesses across Australia.
For us it's not just about an insurance policy, we work with you to find ways to mitigate your risks, providing a safe and secure future for your business.