Health care providers face more challenges today than at any other time in recent history. The uncertain future of health care in the U.S., increasing patient loads, added expenses, and decreasing reimbursements makes practicing medicine difficult for physicians and groups these days. With all of the obstacles you face, I want you to know that we are here to…
Physicians and administrators have a great deal to consider when choosing whether to work with a medical professional liability insurance company directly or to work with a broker with more options. There are many good reasons to work with a broker that has access to multiple insurance carriers as opposed to dealing with a company directly. As your policy renewal…
The largest medical liability insurance company in the country announced April 30th that it will be giving its member physicians in 11 states dividends totalling $21 million as a reward for practicing good medicine and for their loyalty to the company. While this is great news, it’s neither a surprise nor an unusual event coming from The Doctors Company (TDC), which has given dividends…
We hope you had a chance to visit our booth at the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) this past weekend in Atlanta. Our broker, Hal Williams, made connections with many of the physicians in attendance and is looking forward to working with GAPI members in the near future. Contact Hal for information on significant savings on medical…
Pardon us if it sounds like we’re bragging a little here…
At the start of a new year it’s a good idea to take a look in the rearview mirror to see how far you have come, to check off the list of goals you have accomplished, and to evaluate the areas that still need improvement. This is a worthwhile exercise in your personal life as well as in your business. …
Join us for the 4th Annual KeaneyShack Golf Tournament to benefit the Haiti Orphan Project (HOPE) and other charitable organizations. Our past events have raised over $10,000 per year for these important causes. This year’s outing at Westborough Country Club on June 4th promises to be another exciting day of fun with delicious food & beverages, CaddyShack Trivia, incredible giveaways and prizes…
The current discussion in the health care world over Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) will soon develop into a debate about their value and sustainability. One side seems to think that ACOs will help solve our national health care crisis, while the other side criticizes the idea as just another program muddying the waters and confusing patients. Some say ACOs are…
The $4 billion in taxpayer money recouped from physicians for Medicare and Medicaid improper payments is the highest amount since the program began in 2003. Over the past 6 years, the U.S. government has stepped up its efforts to recover funds from over billing and fraud by health care providers, and it appears that 2011 will be another record year. …
What would you do if you were sued by an employee for discrimination, wrongful termination, or sexual harassment? As soon as you hire even one employee you take on the risk of being held liable in an employment practices lawsuit. These cases are becoming more prevalent in the U.S. and they stare down many different kinds of employers. An estimated 3 out of every 5 businesses…