Rapid Risk Review
Seasoned risk management professionals and guests, discuss a host of healthcare risk management issues, analyze real world examples and provide practical solutions.
Episodes
In this episode, Richard Anderson MD, FACP discusses the strategic merger of The Doctors Company and ProAssurance, the impact of healthcare consolidation, the challenges of social inflation and nuclear verdicts, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in medicine. His insights shed light on how these trends influence medical practice, insurance, and legal landscapes.
In this episode, Andy Miller, Executive Director of the Austin Child Guidance Center, joins host Lesley Lopez Viner, to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the mental health care system, focusing on patient safety, physician stress, and burnout. We explore how systemic issues impact access to care and what can be done to improve outcomes.
In this episode, attorney Remi Stone, Assistant VicePresident Government Relations at The Doctors Company, shares insights into the legislative landscape affecting healthcare providers, including tort reforms, third-party litigation funding, and innovative legal protections forpractitioners. Discover how advocacy shapes healthcare access and stability.
This episode explores the current and future impact of AI on radiology. Dr. Ezequiel Silva discusses AI's benefits, limitations, ethical considerations, and the vital role of physicians in shaping safe AI integration.
Key Words
AI in healthcare, radiology, medical AI, patient safety, AI limitations, physician role, healthcare technology, AI ethics
Key Topics
- AI's current value in radiology
- Limitations of AI in medical...
An unexpected clinical outcome can trigger a cascade of emotions and professional uncertainty. In this high-stakes environment, the minutes and hours immediately following an event are often the most defining for your future liability and peace of mind.
In this episode, we are joined by Adam Draney, Director of Claims at ProAssurance, to discuss the "Pre-Counsel Gap"—the crucial, often chaotic window of time between an adverse...
In this episode, we examine an innovative group-based model for well-child visits that reimagines how pediatric care is delivered. Joined by pediatrician Dr. Michelle Gallas, the discussion explores how shared medical appointments bring parents together to navigate common developmental milestones, exchange practical insights, and build a sense of community that extends beyond the clinic walls.
The conversation highlights how this mo...
In this episode, Dr. David Nelson explores the evolution of patient safety, drawing on powerful lessons from aviation disasters that reshaped how high-risk industries approach error and accountability. Events like the Tenerife Airport Disaster and the United Airlines Flight 173 crash revealed how communication breakdowns, hierarchical barriers, and cognitive fixation—not lack of expertise—can lead to catastrophic outcom...
In this episode of ProAssurance's Rapid Risk Review podcast, host Lesley Lopez Viner discusses the integration of AI in dentistry with Dr. Paul Sauchelli. They explore the potential benefits of AI in improving patient care, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and aiding in treatment planning. However, they also emphasize the importance of maintaining the dentist's professional responsibility and judgment. The conversation shifts to comm...
In this episode of Rapid Risk Review, host Bradley Byrne discusses the implementation and impact of ambient listening AI in healthcare with Brandon Teenier, CFO of Aspire Allergy and Sinus. They explore the motivations for adopting this technology, physicians' and patients' reactions, compliance considerations, and the importance of vendor selection. The conversation highlights the benefits of AI in reducing clinician burnout and i...
In this episode, host Lesley Lopez-Viner discusses medical malpractice lawsuit defense with attorney Bill Chamblee. They explore the evolution of courtroom dynamics, the strategies plaintiff attorneys employ, and the trust jurors place in healthcare providers. Bill shares insights on the rise of nuclear verdicts, the impact of life care plans, and offers risk management advice for healthcare professionals.
This episode pulls back the curtain on risk management at ProAssurance. It discusses the various reasons physicians call the risk management helpline for advice and the type of guidance they can expect. It also directs residents to resources they can access to help lower their risk of facing a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Our featured guest is Mallory Earley, JD, CPHRM, who is the Assistant Vice President of Risk Management at ProAs...
This episode continues the discussion of medical malpractice lawsuits, the risk to physicians’ personal assets, and strategies to reduce that risk. It also explores physician employment contracts and highlights common issues that may be found in the legalese.Our featured guest is Marcy Matson, JD, who is a licensed medical malpractice defense attorney and partner at Hall Matson Garver Thomas Law.
This episode focuses on medical malpractice lawsuits and appeals. It covers the average chances of being sued, what happens during a lawsuit, and offers advice for achieving the best legal results. It also touches on the massive jury verdicts we see in the news and what happens when a verdict exceeds your insurance coverage, also known as an excess verdict.Our featured guest is Mike Reynolds, JD, who is a licensed attorney and the ...
This episode explains some of the items underwriters consider when calculating premium for professional liability coverage. It also discusses some of the events that can cause a premium to increase or decrease.
Our featured guest is Erica Presley, who is an experienced underwriter at ProAssurance.
This episode discusses the process of purchasing professional liability insurance and explains the types of information the physician must disclose to ensure proper coverage is in place. It also provides an overview of the types of coverage available and some of the decisions a physician needs to make when selecting a policy and insurance carrier.
Our featured guest is Mike Sadler, MBA, cyRM, who is a licensed insurance agent with A...
This episode explores when to purchase professional liability insurance, whether additional insurance is needed during residency, the difference between coverage from a hospital employer vs. private practice, and why it is dangerous to be under-insured.
Our featured guest is Paul Dwaihy, JD, who is a licensed medical malpractice defense attorney and partner at Nauts, McKinney, Dwaihy & Beach, PLLC.
In this episode of Rapid Risk Review, host Brad Byrne and risk management professional Joanne Simmons discuss the complexities and risks associated with ketamine therapy. They explore the importance of understanding FDA approvals, provider qualifications, emergency preparedness, patient screening, and thorough documentation. The conversation emphasizes the need for a well-structured clinical team and the critical nature of evaluati...
In this episode, guest Dr. Gita Pensa discusses the significant impact of medical malpractice litigation stress on healthcare providers. She explores the psychological and physical effects of litigation stress, the cultural stigma surrounding it, and the changing public perception of physicians, especially post-pandemic. The conversation highlights the increasing burnout among healthcare providers and emphasizes the need for advoca...
In this episode, healthcare risk management professionals Bradley Byrne and Jennifer Freeden discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation in healthcare. They explore the unique risks posed to healthcare professionals and patients, the erosion of trust in patient-provider relationships, and practical strategies for addressing misinformation. Thediscussion highlights the importance of clear communication, understanding patient persp...
In this episode of ProAssurance's Rapid Risk Review podcast, host Lesley Lopez Viner discusses key legislative issues impacting healthcare with Clayton Stewart, Chief Lobbyist for the Texas Medical Association, the largest state medical association in the country. They explore federal advocacy issues, pressing challenges in medicine, recent legislative successes in Texas, and the importance of physician involvement in advocacy effo...
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