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 […]
Read MoreHere’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 […]
Read MoreHelping 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 […]
Read MorePhysicians 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 […]
Read MoreCISA, 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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. […]
Read MoreEffective 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 […]
Read MoreMHA 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 […]
Read MoreWith 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 […]
Read MoreTelehealth 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 […]
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