LATEST EPISODE: Evidence vs. Influence
SEP 26 | 15 MIN
In this episode, "Evidence vs. Influence: Combating Misinformation in Healthcare," healthcare risk management professionals Bradley Byrne and Jennifer Freeden discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation in healthcare. They explore the unique risks posed to healthcare professionals and patients, the erosion of trust in patient-provider relationships, and practical strategies for addressing misinformation. The discussion highlights the importance of clear communication, understanding patient perspectives, and fostering trust to mitigate the impact of misinformation in healthcare settings.
Our featured guest is Paul Dwaihy, JD, who is a licensed medical malpractice defense attorney and partner at Nauts, McKinney, Dwaihy & Beach, PLLC.
This episode explores when to purchase professional liability insurance, whether additional insurance is needed during residency, the difference between coverage from a hospital employer vs. private practice, and why it is dangerous to be under-insured.
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Our featured guest is Mike Sadler, MBA, cyRM, who is a licensed insurance agent with Acrisure Healthcare Group, specializing in medical professional liability and cyber liability for physicians and hospitals.
This episode discusses the process of purchasing professional liability insurance and explains the types of information the physician must disclose to ensure proper coverage is in place. It also provides an overview of the types of coverage available and some of the decisions a physician needs to make when selecting a policy and insurance carrier.
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Our featured guest is Erica Presley, who is an experienced underwriter at ProAssurance.
This episode explains some of the items underwriters consider when calculating premium for professional liability coverage. It also discusses some of the events that can cause a premium to increase or decrease.
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Our featured guest is Mike Reynolds, JD, who is a licensed attorney and the Midwest Regional Vice President of Claims at ProAssurance.
This episode focuses on medical malpractice lawsuits and appeals. It covers the average chances of being sued, what happens during a lawsuit, and offers advice for achieving the best legal results. It also touches on the massive jury verdicts we see in the news and what happens when a verdict exceeds your insurance coverage, also known as an excess verdict.
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Our featured guest is Marcy Matson, JD, who is a licensed medical malpractice defense attorney and partner at Hall Matson Garver Thomas Law.
This episode continues the discussion of medical malpractice lawsuits, the risk to physicians’ personal assets, and strategies to reduce that risk. It also explores physician employment contracts and highlights common issues that may be found in the legalese.
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Our featured guest is Mallory Earley, JD, CPHRM, who is the Assistant Vice President of Risk Management at ProAssurance.
This episode pulls back the curtain on risk management at ProAssurance. It discusses the various reasons physicians call the risk management helpline for advice and the type of guidance they can expect. It also directs residents to resources they can access to help lower their risk of facing a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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