Spring is here and we all know what that means: Tradeshows and conferences. We’re looking forward to seeing our clients and making new friends! MGMA of Greater St. Louis — March 12, 2014 at the St. Charles Convention Center (Ok, we know this already happened) Greater Kansas City Medical Manager Association — April 9, 2014 at the Sheraton in Crown…
To Our Valued Clients & Friends, Physicians from all over Missouri are gathering at the Capitol in Jefferson City in support of medical malpractice Tort Reform this Wednesday, March 5th for our state’s White Coat Rally Day. We encourage your participation! Sign up for the rally on the Show Me Tort Reform website and plan to arrive at the Capitol…
The Keane Insurance Group is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Tom McNeill, former COO of MSMA Insurance Agency, to add a higher level of service to its team of healthcare specialists in Missouri and Kansas. The move combines the two largest players in the area’s medical malpractice insurance market. McNeill, a veteran in medical malpractice insurance sales,…
Please join us on December 17th for an important workshop that will help equip medical office administrators, office managers and security officers for the HIPAA Compliance regulations that went into effect September 23, 2013. That’s the date that the government’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) began enforcing the HIPAA and HITECH rules and regulations. After the 23rd any medical practice or…
Please join us on December 4th for an important workshop that will help equip medical office administrators, office managers and security officers for the HIPAA Compliance regulations that went into effect September 23, 2013. That’s the date that the government’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) began enforcing the HIPAA and HITECH rules and regulations. After the 23rd any medical practice or…
The new and final HIPAA and HITECH rules require healthcare providers to analyze their use and storage of Patient Health Information (PHI) including communication from physicians to colleagues, staff, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. The requirement is to use a secure, encrypted method of communicating PHI and to implement an office policy surrounding that communication. One of the risks many doctors…
The Keane Insurance Group has been added to the League of Healthcare Experts for its expertise in insurance for healthcare providers. The League provides educational events and materials for medical providers and administrators to help them navigate the constant changes in the industry. Take a moment to read the press release to learn more about us and the League! We…
Thanks to everyone that attended our HIPAA Compliance Workshop on Wednesday, September 11th. We enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces and meeting some new people as well. The workshop was a huge success with over 100 in attendance. Each practice received a 3-ring Compliance Binder full of examples, forms, and templates to take back to the office and begin to…
Is your practice ready for the looming deadline of September 23rd? That’s the date set for all medical providers to be in compliance with the HIPAA regulations. If you’re not ready, you’re not alone. That’s why The Keane Insurance Group is sponsoring a HIPAA workshop in St. Louis on September 11th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are bringing…
The deadline for the open enrollment for our $1.5 million lump sum disability insurance plan is quickly approaching. The plan is designed for physicians and will pay out a lump sum in tax-free cash if an illness or injury prevents you from continuing to practice as you have been. It is specialty specific. During the open enrollment period, which ends…