The influence of AI on Medicine and the impact on Risk Management

The Informed Practice — AI and Malpractice Risk

What Does AI Mean for Malpractice Risk? There’s been a lot of attention lately given to artificial intelligence. The fourth iteration of ChatGPT was launched in mid-March, featuring deep-learning artificial intelligence that generates human-like responses. A few weeks later, a coalition of technology leaders, including Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon […]

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Vishing Attempt

Practice News Alert

In this vishing scam the caller identification may appear to originate from your state. The scammer may inform you that your license has been used in illegal activity and that it is under investigation. He or she may then transfer you to an “investigator” who will provide you with more misleading information, or direct you to a web portal, in an attempt to gather more of your personal information and ultimately collect money.

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cybersecurity threat

CYBER SECURITY RISK

Cyber Coverage Now Easier Than Ever to Secure We can now offer a comprehensive quote on cyber coverage with only three key pieces of information. Your quote will include a detailed analysis of your current exposure. All we need is: ✔️ Your website URL ✔️ Your gross annual revenue ✔️ […]

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Physician and Insurance Agent Meeting

The Informed Practice — Post-Pandemic Practice

Planning for your Post-COVID Practice By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM President, Physicians Insurance The term “post-COVID life” is a bit of a misnomer, because by no means is the COVID-19 pandemic behind us. Public health experts warn us that even as the United States — and Massachusetts in particular — […]

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EHR and Risk

The Informed Practice – EHR and Emerging Risk

Thriving in an EHR 2.0 World By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM President, Physicians Insurance Five years ago, if you started talking about electronic health record (EHR) systems in a roomful of physicians, you would have predictably gotten groans — not to mention some bitter, and yes, often justified, complaints. EHR […]

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The Informed Practice — Update on Telemedicine

The need for telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic can be credited for more widespread use and acceptance, but the effects on practice management will almost certainly not subside when virus levels do.

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Joint Cybersecurity Advisory

Cybersecurity Advisory for Medical Practices

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 […]

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