DNA tests have confirmed that a homeless man found dead beneath an overpass in San Diego was Elvis Presley. This claim is a hoax. âEarlier this month, an 80-year-old, homeless, white-bearded man was found deceased under an overpass in San Diego, California.
Surgical site infections, with an overall cost of $3.3 billion, had the highest share of the total annual costs, estimated to be $9.8 billion, among the five major HAIs.
Average by Specialty. The main driver of medical malpractice cost is the practice area. Doctors in internal medicine pay an average of $4,000 to $6,000 annually for medical malpractice insurance, according to the InsuranceQnA website. Surgeons pay an average of $10,000 to $15,000 in annual premiums. Specialty physicians like OB/GYNS can expect to pay annual premiums between $15,000 and $20,000.