Don’t let a staffing shortage impact your practice - Physicians Insurance Agency of Massachusetts

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Physicians Insurance a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), provides tailored insurance services to physicians, clinicians, and healthcare delivery organizations in Massachusetts. Physicians Insurance also offers specialized staffing services that improve operational efficiency within medical and healthcare organizations. These services help mitigate risk factors that could lead to malpractice claims and complement the practice support services provided by the Massachusetts Medical Society.

How can practices and healthcare organizations approach workforce challenges?

On December 11, 2024, NEJM Catalyst held an event where an expert panel of health care executives and clinical leaders discussed different approaches that they have applied with success to help ease the burden of staffing shortages. You can view the recording here.

Is your practice manager worried about maintaining staffing levels?

We know that operating with staffing shortages can pose risks to your patients and your business. If you or your practice manager is feeling burdened finding qualified candidates for permanent or temporary positions, or just hoping to streamline operations, Favorite Healthcare Staffing and the Acacium Group can help support you with a suite of hiring and practice services:

We caught up with Alexandria Hills, Senior Director at Favorite Healthcare Staffing and some key people at the Acacium Group to find out more about how some new offerings can support your practice:

Favorite Healthcare Staffing – Interview with Alexandria Hills, Senior Director for Medical Societies and Direct Hire – A full suite of staffing services to cover your practice

Xyla Health — Interview with Kasey Green, President & CEO – an innovative approach to extending your staff’s capacity

Sumo Medical Staffing — Interview with Boyd Waters, COO—temporary locum tenens placement for qualified physicians and other clinical and healthcare roles.

Did we ask the questions you want to know? We hope so. And if not, feel free to reach out to either Meghan Stanley at mstanley@mms.org at Physicians Insurance, or Alexandria Hills at ahills@favoritestaffing.com for more details.

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updated December 2024

Our Team

Richard Weston

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Richard Weston

CIC, Operations Manager

Specializing in commercial insurance, Rich joined Physicians Insurance in 2002. Since that time, he has built a solid client base, striving each day to know more about insurance products than his competitors and to provide clients with solutions whenever problems arise.

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Deborah Kelley

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Deborah Kelley

Operations Manager

A veteran insurance professional, Deborah skillfully satisfies clients’ need for knowledgeable, prompt service, especially when it comes to the nuances of property & casualty.

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S. Scott Berger

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S. Scott Berger

CIC, Senior Account Executive

Scott has been in the insurance industry since 2002 and joined PIAM in 2013. He is responsible for several of the largest clients in our agency as well as overseeing the health insurance programs for practices and for retired physicians.

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Gordon Bewick

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Gordon Bewick

Director

Gordon joined Physicians Insurance in 2022 after a storied career in insurance that includes founding Boston Insurance Brokerage (BIB) and 22 years with the Sedgwick Group, a leading Lloyd’s of London brokerage company, and its subsidiaries. In March 1984, he was chosen by the Sedgwick Group London to move to New York City to be part of a team to establish Sedgwick Group in the United States...

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Thomas J. Bryant

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Thomas Bryant

ARM, President

After a diverse 25-year career in Canada, including marine industry and federal law enforcement, Tom entered the US insurance world in 2004. Since his first day, he has been involved with healthcare clients — from large health systems to solo practitioners, spanning most specialties and subspecialties.

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