The Informed Practice — Medical Gaslighting
Another phenomenon linked to implicit bias, which has been the subject of news stories in recent months, is “medical gaslighting.” The term gaslighting has been used increasingly over the past decade, often referring to manipulation in personal relationships where one person denies or minimizes the other’s experiences. Medical gaslighting is a term being used by patients to describe having their medical complaints or symptoms ignored, minimized, or dismissed by their health care providers.
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Risk Management – Front Office
6 Tips to Help Your Front Office Provide a Positive Patient Experience BY STEPHEN A. METZ, MD, CHAIR | MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SOCIETY | COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY Although front-office staff members do not practice medicine, their actions can lead to medical malpractice liability for physicians. We’ve all heard the stories: […]
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Upcoming Event
PlanWell Dates Announced Early-Career Physicians Register here. Interested in Retirement and Estate Planning? Register here. Need more information? Contact Meghan at mstanley@mms.org for more information.
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Upcoming Event
Join Baystate Financial for a Special Edition Webinar: Ukraine & Russia Geopolitical Outlook Guest Speaker David Bridges, Senior Geopolitical Advisor of Fidelity Investments Wednesday, April 6, 2022 4:00PM – 5:00PM EST Register Now: https://baystatefinancial.com/events/ While tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been rising for years, the current military action has […]
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Thank You
National Doctors Day 2022 Thank you to all physicians working to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for providing acute and preventative medicine promoting health and wellness during an unprecedented time. Celebrated since 1933, National Doctors day provides an opportunity to say thank you to the courageous souls on […]
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Are You Covered?
Winter Is Here by Richard Weston, CIC Winter has arrived and after Storm Kenan hits us tomorrow everyone will be re-learning how to drive on snowy, icy roads… no sudden turns, keep a safe distance, give yourself plenty of room to stop. Picture this: Your practice manager is on the […]
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Physicians Insurance News
We have exciting news to share with you! Physicians Insurance has joined the Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services network. Renaissance Alliance is a network for independent insurance agencies, like us. They will help us provide unique risk-placement services, as well as access to a broader panel of insurance providers. Our membership […]
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Thank you to our clients
One true joy of the season is to say thank you for your business. Wishing you peace & prosperity in 2022
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The Informed Practice: Employee Onboarding
Does Your Practice Struggle with Staff Retention? (Part 1): Is your office’s idea of onboarding a one-time event or an ongoing process that truly integrates new employees? By Jeff Welch, Favorite Healthcare Staffing One of the most stressful things in the life cycle of an employee is the first day […]
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The Informed Practice: Employee Onboarding
Does Your Practice Struggle with Staff Retention? (Part 2): The four Cs and what they mean to your practice By Jeff Welch, Favorite Healthcare Staffing In our preceding article, we discussed how benefits of effective onboarding leads to higher rates of employee retention and satisfaction. In this article, we offer […]
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