In plain English
NYC Health + Hospitals seeks law firms to defend it and its medical staff in medical malpractice claims, including high-exposure cases. Firms may apply for high-volume, full-case defense work or as-needed assignments for specialized legal expertise; firms can be considered for either or both types of contracts. The work may also include regulatory advice, support for risk management and quality assurance programs, and training for hospital staff.
About this bid
NYC Health + Hospitals seeks to obtain proposals from law firms that specialize in the defense of medical malpractice claims. The successfully awarded firms will defend NYC Health + Hospitals and its medical staff in high exposure medical malpractice claims. Defense counsel may also be assigned to represent physicians insured by NYC Health + Hospitals' captive insurance company, the HHC Insurance Company (HHCIC) and its medical staff in regulatory matters. Defense counsel is also expected to provide legal assistance concerning NYC Health + Hospitals Risk Management and Quality Assurance programs, be available to consult on regulatory matters, assist hospital risk managers and conduct…
Details
- Agency
- NYC NYC Health + Hospitals
- Classification (PSC)
- Human Services/Client Services
- Place of performance
- New York, New York
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