I-PASS Institute, Coverys Collaborate to Bring Patient Safety Solution to Hospitals Nationwide

September 6, 2023 by matray

I-PASS Patient Safety Institute (I-PASS), an authority on highly reliable clinical handoffs, announced it is working with Coverys to offer a structured communication tool to hospitals nationwide. For more than 15 years, I-PASS has provided hundreds of healthcare institutions with the methodology, platform and training to implement best-in-class clinical handoffs that capture… Continue reading...

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21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims

April 5, 2023 by matray

June 27-28, 2023 | The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims returns in June with curated content that will ensure that you stay current on the evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability, and… Continue reading...

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Don’t Miss the 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims

March 21, 2023 by matray

The American Conference Institute announced that its 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims will happen June 27-28 at the Union League of Philadelphia. This year’s curated content will focus on evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability and new defense strategies. Co-chairs for this year’s forum include… Continue reading...

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Medical Liability Monitor December 2022 issue highlights

December 12, 2022 by matray

Study Shows Wide Variance Among States’ Malpractice Costs Physicians, nurses and healthcare workers in the state of New York suffered the largest number of medical malpractice lawsuits filed between 2012 and 2022, while those in Wisconsin experienced the fewest filings during the same period, according to a study published online… Continue reading...

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Alera Group Enhances Risk Management Industry Expertise with Acquisition of Heritage Risk Management

January 21, 2022 by matray

Alera Group, an independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, announced the acquisition of Heritage Risk Management, a network of independent risk management agencies that serve clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico. “At Heritage Risk Management, our independent agencies are able to stay close to clients and deliver… Continue reading...

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20th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims

August 27, 2021 by matray

November 18, 2021 (EST) | Virtual Conference SAVE 10% with MLM Code: D10-673-673DX03 The American Conference Institute (ACI)’s 20th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims takes place this Fall on November 18th, 2021! Attend this one-of-a-kind event and hear from an unparalleled faculty of claims specialists, risk managers, medical… Continue reading...

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TDC Offering Risk Management Lessons to Medical, Dental Practice Managers

June 10, 2020 by matray

Now is a critical time for practice managers to develop an in-depth awareness of current risks — as new threats have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help practices prevent injuries, claims or financial penalties for noncompliance, The Doctors Company is now offering an unique training program, “Risk Management Fundamentals… Continue reading...

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New York Healthcare Risk Management/Patient Safety Conference to Address Pros and Cons of Healthcare Technology

February 28, 2020 by matray

The promise and potential risks of machine learning and other technology will be examined by experts at the 29th Healthcare Risk Management / Patient Safety Conference on Wednesday, March 11, at the New York Marriott Marquis. 2020 Healthcare Technology—Friend or Foe is hosted by Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), a business… Continue reading...

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Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers to Present Webinar “How to Respond to Document Requests, Audits and Overpayment Demands”

June 10, 2019 by matray

Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers (PRI) announced an upcoming, June 25, webinar on "How to Respond to Document Requests, Audits and Overpayment Demands." Presented in partnership with Frier Levitt, a national healthcare law firm, this webinar will provide valuable information for both physicians and practices on how to mitigate the risk of,… Continue reading...

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The Doctors Company, UCSF Launch Novel Collaboration to Advance Patient Safety in the Digital Era

May 7, 2019 by matray

The Doctors Company and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), a top-ranked health system and medical school, today launched a new partnership at the intersection of digital medicine and patient safety. The Doctors Company’s commitment to advancing the practice of good medicine will be expanded through a $1 million… Continue reading...

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