Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: Rich Weston Recognized for His Commitment to Insurance Education
Physicians Insurance Senior Account Executive Rich Weston, CIC, was recently honored for his ongoing pledge to education, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the insurance profession. Earning his CIC designation and maintaining all the update requirements for 20 years places Rich in the top one percent of all insurance professionals in the country.
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Professional Liability vs. General Liability: An Insurance Overview for Health Care Professionals
Liability insurance is a cornerstone of risk management in health care, and many clinicians are already familiar with terms like professional liability and general liability. However, a quick recap of their distinctions can be valuable when assessing your practice’s insurance needs. This guide will outline the key features of each […]
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Recent Trends in Medical Professional Liability Insurance
By Thomas Bryant, ARM, President, Physicians Insurance It’s been a difficult few years, financially, for physicians. Health systems and hospitals are facing fiscal challenges that are creating upheaval for physicians, health care workers and patients. Meanwhile, many practices are still trying to recover from the pandemic. This uncertainty may have […]
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Why the healthcare staffing labor shortage is so prevalent and what we need to do next
The healthcare labor shortage is a staffing crisis we can no longer ignore. While most people attribute the staffing shortage to COVID-19, the truth is that it was an issue long before the pandemic and will continue to be an issue long after. Factors that contributed to the labor shortage: […]
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How Much Malpractice Insurance Do I Need?: Your Guide to Securing Comprehensive Coverage
Choosing the right amount of medical professional liability, commonly called medical malpractice insurance, is crucial for every medical professional. It ensures you are adequately protected against malpractice claims while balancing costs and legal requirements. This guide will help you navigate the key factors to consider when determining your professional liability […]
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Insurance Industry News
ACA Health Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK Julie Appleby, KFF Health News April 2, 2024 Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express permission, potentially leaving them unable to see their doctors or fill prescriptions. Some […]
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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 […]
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Individual vs. Employer-Provided Malpractice Insurance: Pros, Cons, and Coverage Gaps
Navigating medical professional liability (MPL), commonly known as malpractice insurance, is critical to safeguarding your professional career as a healthcare provider. Whether you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, or other medical professional, making sure you have the right coverage—and choosing an insurer with a strong reputation and financial stability—can be the […]
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PHYSICIANS INSURANCE — OUR PRODUCTS
Your Go-to Broker for All Your Professional Insurance Needs Most people know Physicians Insurance as a leading broker for professional liability insurance for health care professionals and organizations. But did you know that Physicians Insurance offers a full suite of insurance products to cover many different aspects of your practice […]
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The Informed Practice — Moonlighting
—Are You Covered for “Moonlighting”? — Kathleen Finnerty-Schroth, CIC You never want to learn after the claim is made that you don’t have the proper insurance coverage, whether it involves your Auto, your Home, or your Health insurance. So too, it would come as unpleasant news that your professional liability […]
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