October 14, 2025 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association is honored to recognize the significant contributions of former President and CEO Brian K. Atchinson as he has concluded his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year.  

Atchinson joined the MPL Association in 2011, serving with distinction during his time as president and chief executive officer and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to advancing both the medical professional liability insurance industry and the MPL Association. 

Under Atchinson’s guidance, the MPL Association achieved many milestones including expanding its traditional membership to include a broader spectrum of MPL insurance organizations, creating programs tailored to the unique needs of various member segments, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to strengthen the MPL Association’s role as a premier industry representative. He also navigated the MPL Association through the global pandemic with resilience, working to maintain financial stability and continuing to deliver value to its members. 

“Throughout his service, Brian demonstrated professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to the MPL Association and its members,” said Michael Conerly, MD, chair of the MPL Association and president/chief executive officer at LAMMICO. “His ability to work closely with the Association’s governance, members, and partners played an instrumental role in driving the Association forward. He cultivated strong relationships and focused on the priority issues for both the membership and the broader MPL community. 

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to recognize and thank Brian for his outstanding service over 14 years and for the positive impact of his contributions. We are grateful forBrian’s efforts and wish him all the best for the future.” 

October 14, 2025 by matray

The Medical Professional Liability Association and TruthMD, a healthcare data analytics company, announced a strategic agreement to launch the MPL Association & TruthMD Data Initiative (TDI). The affinity program will expand access to high-quality, technology-driven healthcare provider data and analytics across the MPL Association’s member base. 

According to the MPL Association, TDI will offer its members new opportunities to strengthen operations, including underwriting, actuarial, marketing, credentialing capabilities and other areas. 

“This affinity program underscores the MPL Association’s commitment to providing our members with access to best-in-class tools and resources to better serve healthcare professionals,” said Eric Anderson, Interim President and CEO of the MPL Association. “We are excited to collaborate with TruthMD, whose data solutions are well recognized for accuracy and reliability in the healthcare industry.” 

“Our mission has always been to deliver actionable, verified provider data that improves decision-making and outcomes,” said TruthMD president Debbie Vereb. “Partnering with the MPL Association allows us to extend these benefits to a vital segment of the healthcare ecosystem while supporting the Association’s important work on behalf of its members and the broader MPL community.” 

The MPL Association and TruthMD affinity program is effective immediately and will be highlighted in upcoming MPL Association member communications.