Tail Coverage: What is it, how does it work, and when am I eligible?
Tail coverage is also known as an "Extended Reporting Endorsement," and it can be purchased (or earned) when terminating a claims-made...
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- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Navigating Your Risks in the 21st Century
In this issue you will read about:
Telemedicine
Cyber Security
Patient Safety
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- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
ThinkHR: A Free Service Saving You Thousands
We’re doing more than ever before in making a difference in your practice: we’ve expanded our coverage options and-as of 2017-we...
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- Feb 6, 2018
- 1 min
I'm Ready to Retire, What Do I Do?
Retiring as a physician is not as easy as giving two-week's notice. Physician retirement takes planning, and there are many things to...
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- Jan 16, 2018
- 2 min
Ending the Physcian Relationship: Thing to Know Before Letting Patients Go
You are not alone if you wonder how best to terminate the physician-patient relationship. Patient termination is a frequent issue for our...
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- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
We Closed 2017 By Saving You Thousands...Here's How
In this issue you will read about:
ThinkHR Savings
Safely Prescribing Opioids
EMR: Managing Your Risks
PRA Making a Difference
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- Dec 22, 2017
- 2 min
83% Of Physicians Suffer Cyber Attacks
Over 1,300 physicians were polled in a recent study conducted by Accenture and the American Medical Association on cyber security and how...
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- Dec 11, 2017
- 1 min
I Am Disabled, and Can No Longer Work. What Do I Do?
Physician Disability: Coverage Options and Re-Entry Opportunities If you are disabled and can no longer work due to injury or sickness,...
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- Dec 1, 2017
- 1 min
Covered Entities And Business Associates Beware
On November 28, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a statement that a phishing email is being distributed on fake HHS letterhead...
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- Nov 30, 2017
- 2 min
Should I Be Concerned About Vicarious Liability?
The answer is YES if you or your practice employ, contract with, supervise, or share space with other medical professionals that see or...
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- Nov 28, 2017
- 1 min
The MACRA Muddle: Managing Your Risk
What is MACRA? How can it impact my practice? Am I eligible for MIPS and APMs under it? How can I manage my risk? Are you asking these...
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- Oct 25, 2017
- 1 min
Policy Types: What's the Difference Between Claims-Made & Occurence?
Claims-Made Policies: Covers claims that are “made” and reported to the Company while the policy is active The medical incident must have...
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- Sep 8, 2017
- 1 min
Hospital Employment: How Do I Blanace Work/Life and Keeping Professional Autonomy?
What Should I Consider Before Joining a Hospital? According to recent American Hospital Association statistics, 25% of all active...
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- Apr 15, 2017
- 1 min
New Partnership: WVSMA Insurance Program
WVSMA and Professional Risk Associates, Inc., have partnered to continue the benefit of providing insurance services to WVSMA members by...
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- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Workers' Compensation: What You Might Not Know
Medical practices both large and small have a specific focus on safety. While safety can mean life or death for healthcare providers and...
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- Jan 23, 2017
- 1 min
What Is Business Insurance
We recently worked with a client to review their business insurance - aka Business Office Policy - as well as their workers' compensation...
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- Oct 27, 2016
- 1 min
Telemedicine:Risk & Reward
The demand for Telemedicine is on the rise. As demands grow on the consumer side, it's important to implement a plan for how to respond.
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- May 6, 2015
- 4 min
How Billers & Coders Share Exposure With Physicians
Professional Risk Associates recently presented on government regulatory and cyber liability risks surrounding billers and coders to the...
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