February 3, 2021 marks the fourth annual National Women Physicians Day. This day honors Elizabeth Blackwell’s birthday. She was born this day in 1821 and died on May 31, 1910. She was the first female medical doctor in the U.S, and all women physicians across the United States, and the progress they’ve […]

Here’s to Peace, Health & Social Justice in 2021 This year we have faced challenges beyond our wildest imaginings. Our collective experience has made our mission to protect our physician clients and health care professionals ever more clear and urgent. We remain committed to partnering with you to bring about […]

Helping our community this holiday season by donating to Massachusetts Food Banks This year, in recognition of the growing food insecurity issues in the Commonwealth, and very generously matched by Coverys, we have partnered to donate a total of $5000 to the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP) member Food […]

Physicians Insurance Sponsored Socially Distanced Charitable Golf Tournaments: With the weather turning cold, we look back at late summer with a hint of bittersweet reminiscence. After all, late summer is a time when physical or socially distanced outdoor activities do not require warm weather attire. Physicians Insurance was beyond pleased […]

CISA, FBI, and HHS warn of ransomware threats, encourage providers to take IT precautions: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have credible information about an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and health […]

In crisis, maintaining a culture of safety in your practice You have undoubtedly heard this phrase before, probably too many times: “Secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” The phrase — now unfortunately a cliche — comes from the instructions that airline personnel deliver to passengers in a crisis. […]

Effective October 1, 2020, Connecticut Medical Insurance Company (CMIC) has reorganized into a Mutual Insurance Holding Company and changed its name to Integris Group. For our clients with CMIC policies, please note that Integris Group launched a new website and an enhanced member portal has launched that aims to provide […]

MHA webinar highlights purchasing opportunity for Massachusetts Medical Society members via PPE.Exchange The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) teamed up with the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) purchasing opportunities to Massachusetts physicians and practices via the online marketplace PPE.Exchange. Interested physicians can sign up […]

With Flu Season Approaching and the Pandemic Not Going Away, Hiring Temporary and Permanent Staff Can Help to Reduce Risk and Promote Patient Safety It’s no secret that during an unprecedented time like this the administrative work involved in screening and credentialing new hires can be a burden in an […]

Telehealth in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond  By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM  President, Physicians Insurance  In this new era of practicing medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no question that telemedicine will play an important and significantly expanded role in most practices and care settings for the foreseeable future.   Although […]

We stand in solidarity against racism, hate, and injustice. Systemic racism and a legacy of injustice in this country disproportionately impact black and brown people. Physicians Insurance strives to protect our clients, and in turn their patients, and commits to our community that our mission extends to promoting equality and […]

Thank you for the heroic work you do every day to protect our communities and care for our loved ones. Especially today. Thank you.Physicians Insurance is honored to serve you. Let us know how we can help support you during this time. #thankyounurses #NationalNursesDay

Physicians Insurance’s Parent Organization Testifies in Support of Liability Protection Legislation  On Monday, April 13, the state legislative committee on Financial Services held a virtual hearing on S.2630, An Act to Provide Liability Protections for Health Care Workers and Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Heeding this important call, the legislature […]

Free Life Insurance for Certain Health Care Workers on Frontlines of Pandemic  Our financial services partner, Baystate MD, wants you to be aware the current HealthBridge program through MassMutual is expanding to offer free life insurance to healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic in recognition of your […]

Clinical Judgment Due to Implicit Bias Can Lead to Medical Errors By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM President, Physicians Insurance April 8, 2020 With the widely reported news that the mortality rate from COVID-19 is hitting communities of color disproportionately, let’s examine a difficult topic: unconscious bias in medicine.   I don’t know a single medical professional who enters […]

Physicians are doing everything in their power to save lives during this extraordinary time. Show your support by doing what you can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Practice social distancing and encourage others to do the same.   Thank you.  #NationalDoctorsDay

Launch of Telehealth Initiative Moved Up to Assist With Current COVID-19 Crisis The Massachusetts Medical Society, along with other state and national physician membership associations announced the launch of The Telehealth Initiative on March 19, which helps physicians implement telehealth services. The current COVID-19 crisis reinforces the need for physician […]

COVID-19 Pandemic Information In light of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Physicians Insurance has taken steps to protect our staff and capabilities to serve our clients on the frontlines of the pandemic. We will respond to all service requests promptly during business hours. Be well and let us know […]

MMS Launches 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webpage With Resources and Toolkits The Massachusetts Medical Society has launched a new webpage that provides easily accessible guidance and resources on COVID-19. Information includes links to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (MDPH’s) COVID-19 website and the CDC’s interim guidance for clinicians caring […]

Are You Ready for Hands-Free Driving Laws? By Rich Weston Legislation banning the use of electronic devices while driving takes effect Sunday February 23. And though the name is confusing — you should keep your hands on the wheel — the rules are simple: put down your cell phone. From […]

Communicating Medical Risk to Patients By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM President, Physicians Insurance I can’t think of any form of patient-physician communication more important — and difficult — to clearly communicate than the conveyance of medical risk. A linchpin of shared decision-making and evidence-based medicine, risk communication is considered the […]

June 12, 2019 Physicians Insurance Philanthropy Surpasses the One-Million-Dollar Mark Physicians Insurance (PI) charitable giving reaches all the way back to our inception in the 1990s, and since 2005 alone, our commitment to physician-centric causes has surpassed one million dollars. As we embark on our second quarter century, our Board […]

May 7, 2019 Prescribing in an Office Setting Medical professionals need to be aware of current guidelines and clinical best practices for prescribing. The new NEJM Knowledge+ Pain Management and Opioids CME program will help you meet these goals and meet your Massachusetts state-mandated CME requirements, free of charge. We […]

April 24, 2019 Update from Tom Bryant, President of Physicians Insurance Hello everyone, Welcome to our new Physicians Insurance blog. In the coming months, we hope to engage you with an approach that blends industry-related articles, resources, news, and insurance opinion that physicians and administrators will find of interest. Today, […]