Perspective is important when you’re cruising down the road on a 2004 BMW R1200C motorcycle. Things come at you much faster and you have to be more nimble than when you’re driving a car. But according to Physicians Insurance’s new Board Chair, Brian Wicks, MD, the ability to change your perspective is key to success in medicine and business.
The first and most important part of winemaking is selecting the right grapes. This is the foundation to ensuring a great product and something that outgoing Board Chair Dr. James Campbell knows well. Owner of the family winery Anelare, located in Benton City, Washington, Dr. Campbell understands the importance of vision, planning, and patience in order to make his award-winning wines.
He’s applied those same principles during his term as Chairman of the Board for Physicians Insurance, and the company has been strengthened because of it.
Risk Analysis of PHI Related to Stage II Meaningful Use, our new webinar created for hospital administrators and risk management directors, is now available at www.phyins.com. Led by Chris Apgar—a nationally recognized information security, privacy, HIE & HIPAA/HITECH expert—our course explores HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule requirements, conducting a risk analysis, and mitigation planning. Physicians Insurance designates completion of this self-study activity for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit.
On May 12, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, the Northwest’s newest accredited medical school, graduated its inaugural class of physicians from their College of Osteopathic Medicine. The members of the Class of 2012 began their journey when they arrived at PNWU in 2008, and have now graduated as doctors of osteopathic medicine. All 69 graduates have begun their residency trainings throughout the country, a final step before practice in their chosen medical specialties.
The air is clean, the space is wide, and as the roadside signs say, the milk and eggs are farm fresh. Ahh, rural America.
On August 6, 2012, Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company announced the successful acquisition of the EMPAC and SCRUBS risk retention group management companies. Through this acquisition Physicians Insurance can now offer alternative risk financing options to physicians, clinics, hospitals, their respective single/multistate associations, and other health care facilities.
Congratulations to the following members, who were named better-performing practices by the national Medical Group Management Association in its 2011 report:
Advertisements for professional liability insurance carriers are on the rise. Some promise to save you money, implying that the coverage is the same or better than the coverage you already have. But as you look at price, also be sure to compare benefits, service, and value.
John Nance’s award-winning book Why Hospitals Should Fly: The Ultimate Flight Plan to Patient Safety and Quality Care describes health care as a complex system with potential for catastrophic consequences. Health care is a human enterprise—and as a result, it is imperfect. We should recognize that it’s not a matter of if, but when, because humans will always make mistakes regardless of our training. In fact, most preventable harm done to patients is caused by unintended human error and systems failures.
ADVERSE EVENT RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
a 2.5-hour seminar for physicians and medical team members
This interactive training prepares you to address the special needs of patients, families, and peers following an adverse event. Learn how to prepare for and deliver a compassionate and empathetic apology, when applicable, and develop an ongoing care plan for the patient and family affected by an unexpected or poor outcome.
