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“To write or to type?” That is the question. Actually, for everyone in the medical profession, the reality of the paper chart is slowly coming to a close. The digital age is moving forward at lightning speed. Electronic medical records (EMRs) are now a reality (also known as electronic health records or EHRs), not just  Continue Reading »

Good doctors not only treat what ails their patients, they also educate and encourage their patients to take steps – like nutrition and exercise — that will hopefully prevent illnesses. The same goes for physicians and their practices – smart physicians develop strategies to control risks and improve patient safety. They also plan for the  Continue Reading »

As expected, there are a tremendous amount of changes taking place in healthcare right now as the Affordable Care Act goes into effect. Patient home, accountable care organization (ACO) and other clinical integration models are top of mind these days. And with these changes there are bound to be new potential risks to be considered.  Continue Reading »

Teleradiology and telemedicine have increasingly become more popular as more and more hospitals and independent imaging centers have begun to outsource their radiology work to independent practitioners. These practitioners operate from remote locations, with some based in the same city but many based in distant states or even overseas. Telemedicine has advantages for hospitals, doctors  Continue Reading »

In this market, what I hear mostly from my retail agent clients is that the major decision factors for physicians buying malpractice insurance are price first, coverage second and claims handling a distant third or not even a consideration at all. We know this is not always the best option and in many cases, the  Continue Reading »