Insurance is one of the most crucial yet misunderstood aspects of running a ketamine clinic. Many medical professionals assume their existing malpractice coverage extends to ketamine therapy, only to discover costly gaps when it's too late. 

In this essential episode of the Ketamine StartUp Podcast, Sam sits down with Canyon Clifton, a specialist insurance agent whose family business (Clifton Insurance Agency, Inc) has been serving medical professionals since 1982 and has become a leading expert in ketamine clinic coverage. 

Canyon shares insider knowledge about coverage requirements, common mistakes, claims processes, and strategic insurance planning that every ketamine clinic owner needs to understand. 

This conversation provides practical guidance for protecting your practice, your assets, and your professional future in the evolving ketamine therapy landscape.

What You’ll Learn:

・The biggest insurance mistakes ketamine clinic owners make and how to avoid them

・Essential coverage types beyond malpractice: cyber liability, business interruption, and property insurance

・Real-world claims processes and how to protect your practice from costly litigation

Episode 34 show notes:

00:00 Teaser - Don't Forget to Update Your Insurance

00:38 Welcome to the Ketamine Startup Podcast

01:30 Meet Canyon Clifton

02:12 Common Insurance Mistakes in Ketamine Clinics

03:15 Understanding Insurance Policies and Coverage

07:05 Admitted vs. Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers

11:48 Essential Insurance Types for Ketamine Clinics

14:11 Additional Insurance Enhancements

15:48 Niche Market Focus

18:27 Handling Insurance Claims and Lawsuits

22:01 Risk Mitigation and Patient Care

24:15 The Legal Process Post-Lawsuit

29:14 The Hammer Clause and Settlement Decisions

36:43 Understanding Lawsuits in Ketamine Therapy

37:30 Choosing the Right Insurance for Your Practice

38:04 The Importance of Reading Your Insurance Policy

38:53 Working with Insurance Agents and Brokers

40:06 Preparing for Insurance as a New Ketamine Clinic

41:09 Simplifying the Insurance Application Process

46:21 Commercial Business Liability and Fire Scenarios

57:54 Rapid Fire Questions with Canyon

01:02:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

Thanks for listening

Connect with Canyon at:

Clifton Insurance Agency Website - Mention “Ketamine StartUp” and receive FREE quotes & exclusive policy discounts.

Phone: 877-212-4368

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