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Physicians Insurance News

Physicians Insurance a sponsors of the Inaugural Future Health Best Event  We were thrilled to be a sponsor of the inaugural  Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)/NEJM Group educational event “Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care,” #FHB2023, on March 31 at our 860 Winter Street headquarters in Waltham, MA. It was […]

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The Informed Practice — Litigation Stress

Managing the Stress of a Malpractice Lawsuit Malpractice suits are an unfortunate reality for physicians in today’s health care landscape. According to the American Medical Association, 1 in 3 physicians will have a medical liability claim filed against them in their lifetime. More than half of respondents to a Medscape […]

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Building Trust

THE INFORMED PRACTICE – ADDRESSING HEALTH MISINFORMATION

Addressing Health Misinformation By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM President, Physicians Insurance January 23, 2023 In my recent blog, I briefly mentioned misinformation as a factor in patients’ mistrust in the health care system. It’s a topic worthy of further discussion, as misinformation itself has consequences for patients and your practice. […]

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Client Portal, CSR24

How to Register for the 24/7 Client Customer Service Portal, CSR24 This page covers how to register for our enhanced customer service experience via our 24/7 CSR24 online client portal. This feature is available from your computer or mobile device. Click here if you would like to learn more about […]

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We are Grateful

Sending you our best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year. Please note our offices will be closed December 26th and January 2nd Winter is Here: Are your policies up to date? The cold and ice has arrived and everyone will be re-learning how to drive […]

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Gordon Bewick

PHYSICIANS INSURANCE NEWS

Gordon Bewick, Director of Emerging Risk

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HEALTH CARE STAFFING

In the Face of a Tripledemic and an Understaffed Health Care System, Health Care Staffing Agencies May Help Meet Short — and Long-Term Staffing Needs, Improve Patient Care and Reduce Malpractice Risk For people who aren’t on the front lines of health care, the holidays might mean a few hectic […]

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We’re grateful for you.

Our offices will be closed on Thursday November 24th and Friday November 25th. Thank you to our valued clients for the support and loyalty you’ve shown through the years. Since 1993, we have been honored to be trusted with placing your insurance policies that protect your careers, personal assets, businesses […]

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The Informed Practice – Building Trust

The past few years have been marked by public mistrust — mistrust in the government and institutions, in science, and yes, in physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic and the political environment of late has made public mistrust clear, but it is not a new phenomenon. Patients’ trust in their physicians is an important factor in achieving patient satisfaction and outcomes and in minimizing malpractice risk. In this article Tom Bryant discusses simple strategy for building physician-patient trust.

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The Informed Practice – Workers’ Comp

Recognition that the workplace affects health and vice versa has led organizations to take a more holistic approach to employee health and wellness. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) now recognizes the workplace as a key social determinant of health that influences the employee’s health and wellness at and beyond the workplace.

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