April 26, 2024 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association has announced that the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, Inc. (FSPHP) will receive the 2024 Award of Excellence in Physician Wellness. FSPHP is being honored for its role as a leader in the medical community, specifically to improve the health and well-being of medical professionals. The MPL Association is the leading international organization representing the medical professional liability insurance community.

FSPHP is a national association of Physician and Health Professional Programs (PHPs). The programs provide confidential assessment, referral to treatment, resources, and monitoring for physicians and healthcare professionals, and those in training who may be at risk of impairment from mental illness, substance use disorders, and other health conditions. In addition to working with participants, PHPs provide education, outreach, and advocacy to their medical communities in support of physician health and well-being.

“Physician health programs provide hope for physicians and other healthcare providers suffering with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and suicide. They also protect the public by ensuring healthcare providers under their charge are safe to practice by providing personalized, tailored support, treatment, monitoring, and accountability,” said Michael J. Baron, MD, MPD, DFASAM, president of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs and medical director of the Tennessee Physician Health Program. “PHPs facilitate the return of healers to practice with outcome data that far surpasses that for the general population facing similar disorders. Embracing these programs isn't just about healing individuals; it's about reducing professional liability risk, ensuring patient safety, and advancing a culture of empathy, accountability, and excellence in patient care.”

“We applaud the Federation of State Physician Health Programs and stand with them in the mission to support physician health programs to improve the health of medical professionals, thereby contributing to quality patient care,” said MPL Association Board Chair John H. Mize, president & CEO, SVMIC. “On behalf of the MPL Association Board and its members, I am pleased to honor FSPHP with this award.”

The MPL Association Award of Excellence in Physician Wellness will be presented at the 2024 MPL Association Conference on May 9 in Washington, D.C.

April 26, 2024 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association has announced that James D. Hurley, ACAS, MAAA, consulting actuary with WTW, will receive the 2024 Award of Excellence in Lifetime Achievement. Hurley is being honored for his decades of unwavering commitment and significant contributions to the MPL industry. The MPL Association is the leading international organization representing the medical professional liability insurance community.

Regarded as a leading expert on medical professional liability insurance, Hurley’s commitment and contributions to the MPL industry are considerable and his professional accomplishments and resume are equally impressive. He has spoken at numerous MPL Association events across the years where his presentations on the financial state of the industry are always much anticipated and well received. In addition, Hurley has provided testimony on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures on MPL issues, authored many articles on actuarial and financial topics for the MPL Association, served on committees and sections including the Rating Agency Relations Committee, the Regulatory Affairs Committee, and Underwriting Section, and engaged in research and studies in evaluating medical liability reform and other key MPL stakeholder issues. He is an associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society, a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA), and part of a WTW team dedicated to the MPL industry. He is a former chairperson and member of the AAA subcommittee on medical professional liability and also served as a member of the AAA Property/Casualty Risk Based Capital Working Group.

“Jim’s work in the actuarial field in support of the MPL Association and its members is extraordinary,” said MPL Association Board chair John H. Mize, president and CEO, SVMIC. “He has dedicated more than 40 years of his life to ensuring his clients’ success and to sharing his knowledge. The medical professional liability industry has benefited greatly from Jim’s wisdom, and we are pleased to honor him with this well-deserved award.”

The MPL Association Award of Excellence in Lifetime Achievement will be presented at the 2024 MPL Association Conference on May 9 in Washington, D.C.