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News For YouNotify ProAssurance of Licensing Investigations
Most medical license investigations are initiated when a disgruntled patient files a complaint with the state medical board. The vast majority of these investigations do not result in findings of professional incompetence or licensure sanctions. However, some do, which often become matters of public record. It is vitally important you notify us of any investigation or proceeding against you by a state licensing board. Occasionally, such investigations may also signal an impending medical professional liability lawsuit. Additionally, if you are named as a defendant in a professional liability lawsuit, be sure to notify your claims specialist and defense counsel of any pending or closed state licensing investigation, regardless of the outcome.
Visit www.ProAssurance.com for ONLINE Risk Management Resources
If you’ve been to our web site recently, you’ve noticed dramatic changes—including our improved search engine that puts the answers you need at your fingertips. We’ve also added new risk management education programs and tools to the secure section of our web site, available only to ProAssurance insureds.
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Free online seminars for physicians
"Emerging Trends: Loss Prevention for Today & the Future"
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Earn CME credits and possible premium discounts—available 24 hours a day.
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Two hours, 2.5% premium credit upon policy renewal.
This is the online version of the 2009 ProAssurance live physician loss prevention seminar. If you have already attended the live Emerging Trends seminar in person, you cannot receive premium credit for this online seminar.
In addition to the live or online two-hour program, each of the following half-hour seminars may be completed for 0.5% premium credit each at policy renewal. You may earn up to 2% premium credit, to be applied at policy renewal, by successfully completing all four half-hour seminars.
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“Tough Talk: Disclosure & Apology Update” (one-half hour, 0.5% premium credit)
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“Patient Tracking & Follow-Up” (one-half hour, 0.5% premium credit)
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“What Did the Doctor Say?” (one-half hour, 0.5% premium credit)
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“Get Informed About Informed Consent” (one-half hour, 0.5% premium credit)
Watch for new online seminars to be added in coming months. And, check with your ProAssurance underwriter or agent to see if you qualify for premium credit under our comprehensive system of discounts and rewards for loss prevention seminars.
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Online Risk Management Tools & Resources
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Risk Management Guidelines – view or download guidelines on over 20 risk management topics.
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The Physician’s Guide to Malpractice Litigation – this guide helps you understand the claims process from beginning to end.
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Newsletters – both current and past issues of our newsletters.
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Podcasts – updated bimonthly, these podcasts provide you with valuable information in less than 15 minutes.
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Risk Management Self Assessment – this anonymous self-assessment tool allows you to proactively reduce risk in your practice.
To participate in online seminars and to access these tools, go to www.ProAssurance.com. Access the policyholder area by clicking “Login” (or “Sign Up” for first-time users) at the upper right corner of the home page. Please allow up to two days for new accounts to be processed (during which time we verify identity) before trying to access these resources on our web site.
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