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…
As a physician you may wonder if it is a good idea to finance your medical malpractice insurance premiums. For some, the benefits of cash flow throughout the year outweigh the finance charges that are applied for monthly or quarterly payments. Of course, you will want to find out how much it will cost you to spread the premiums out…
The Missouri Department of Insurance has released its 2010 Missouri Medical Malpractice Insurance Report, which is available here. The MO Dept. of Insurance has collected data on Missouri medical malpractice claims for more than 30 years. This is important data for physicians, hospitals, and insurance companies because it shows how claim frequency and severity fluctuates from year to year. …
Clients, business partners, neighbors and friends are invited to our annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 8th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stop by The Keane Insurance Group office in Kirkwood (135 W. Adams Ave. 63122) and celebrate the holidays with us.
To Our Valued Clients and Potential New Customers: As fall rushes in I am reminded that we are again near the close of another year. I hope that things are going well for you this year and that you finish with a prosperous 2011. I know the last few years have been challenging for many practices. Although there are still…
The Keane Insurance Group will be exhibiting at the Northland Medical Managers 2011 Annual Symposium on Friday, November 4th. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Circle Your Wagons” and includes speakers and over 50 exhibitors. The event is being held at the Embassy Suites Airport hotel from 7:15 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Stop by our booth and say hi…
Bring your trick-or-treaters by our office Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m for some candy! We are looking forward to participating in the Downtown Kirkwood Halloween Walk. This is a great event that brings families into the Kirkwood business district in a fun and safe envioronment for the kids. The shops and restaurants in the area will be giving…