Physicians Wellness Archives - Physicians Insurance Agency of Massachusetts

The Power of Food. The Power of the Pause

–EVENT CANCELLED–How lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, and biological self-awareness build stronger selves, and help us empower our patients The 28th Annual Women in Medicine Leadership Forum Sponsored by the Worcester District Medical Society and Physicians Insurance March 27, 2024, 5:30 pm, Mechanics Hall Join us for a fun interactive evening […]

The Informed Practice — Litigation Stress

Managing the Stress of a Malpractice Lawsuit Malpractice suits are an unfortunate reality for physicians in today’s health care landscape. According to the American Medical Association, 1 in 3 physicians will have a medical liability claim filed against them in their lifetime. More than half of respondents to a Medscape […]

The Informed Practice – Workers’ Comp

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.

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 […]

MMS Member Benefits

Favorite Healthcare Staffing in association with PIAM, a subsidiary of the Massachusetts Medical Society, offers discounted pricing for MMS members.

The Informed Practice — Burnout and COVID-19

Vaccinations 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 […]

Our Charitable Initiatives

Physicians 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 […]

The Informed Practice —Maintaining a Culture of Safety

In 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. […]