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.
Read MoreFavorite Healthcare Staffing in association with PIAM, a subsidiary of the Massachusetts Medical Society, offers discounted pricing for MMS members.
Read MoreThriving 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 […]
Read MoreVaccinations Have Arrived, but Burnout is More of a Risk Than Ever By Thomas J. Bryant, ARM President, Physicians Insurance In the past month, tens of thousands of Massachusetts physicians and other frontline providers of patient care have been vaccinated against COVID-19. And as we look at all the joyful […]
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 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. […]
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