Now you can make your professional liability insurance premium payments online using a credit card or electronic check.

CONFERA partners with Physicians Insurance for its liability coverage and is pleased that Physicians Insurance supports innovations in health care that promote cost-effectiveness, excellence in care, and patient safety.

Physicians Insurance Joins Oregon’s Rural Medical Liability Financial Reinsurance Program

Physicians Insurance has expanded its support of Oregon physicians by participating in Oregon’s Rural Medical Liability Financial Reinsurance Program. This program provides physicians and nurse practitioners practicing in qualified rural areas to be reimbursed for a portion of their malpractice premium.

Because provider wellness is correlated with patient safety, Physicians Insurance has expanded its Provider Support Program to include innovative services to members. In addition to our Litigation Support Program, in which Dr. Ron Hofeldt, Director of Physician Affairs, provides confidential coaching after serious adverse events, Physicians Insurance offers our Adverse Event Response Team (AVERT) program, provider support/wellness committee consultations, and Balint Group formation.

Physicians Insurance has historically used focus groups to gain insight into factors that influence trial outcomes. Over the past year we have also used focus groups to increase our knowledge of the unique challenges faced by different medical specialties. Together with claims data and input from our physician committees and stakeholders in the medical community, focus groups are a vital resource as we develop CME and risk management services of the highest relevance to our members.

Physicians Insurance is partnering with the University of Washington and participating hospitals and clinics on a three-year demonstration project, designed to improve communication to prevent adverse events and to communicate more effectively when events occur. The project is funded by the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ).

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.

Do You Qualify for a WSMA Credit?

Physicians Insurance members qualify for a $300 credit if they are members of the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA). The following guidelines will help you understand how this credit applies:

ALLEGED NEGLIGENT DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

New members in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon

We are pleased to welcome the newest member groups to Physicians Insurance.

Diagnostic Imaging, in Salem, Oregon

Morton General Hospital, in Morton, Washington

Sound Health Partners, in Seattle, Washington

Southern Idaho General Surgery, in 2 Idaho locations

Trauma Trust, in Tacoma, Washington