Utilization Review/Peer Review Psychiatrist Jobs

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Do insurance companies typically provide individual malpractice insurance coverage when they employ psychiatrists for utilization review/peer review positions?

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Why would they? The physician is only advising on whether or not insurance should pay/cover care, they are not involved in any care decisions or if the insurance company will actually pay so there should be no liability.