The average medical malpractice payment in Tennessee for 2022 was $289,169. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $265,595.
In 2022, there were 124 medical malpractice payments made in Tennessee. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 27 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Tennessee ranked number 44 of 59, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Armed Forces populations.
Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." Tennessee is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Improper Performance." The second most frequent allegation appearing for Tennessee in the database is "Failure to Diagnose."
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. Tennessee is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Tennessee is a nurse practitioner.
Average Payment (2004-2022): $265,595
Total Payments in Database (2004-2022): 3,233
Average Payment (2022): $289,169
Total Number of Payments (2022): 124
Rank in Average Payment (2022): 43
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 44 of 59 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance
Most Common Allegation in 2021: Improper Performance
Most Common Nature of Claim (2022): Treatment Related - 34% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)