Medical Protective and Professional Insurance Programs are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual Dental Risk Management Seminar. The topic this year is, “Ten Things I’m Concerned About in the Practice of Dentistry (And, you should be, too!)”. The seminar will be held on Sept. 15, 2017 from 8 a.m. –… Continue Reading There is still time to register for the Dental Risk Management Seminar
More than ever, people are using portable electronic devices (e.g., laptops, cell phones, tablets, e-readers, other “smart” devices) as part of everyday life. This trend will no doubt continue to grow as a result of technological advances and consumer demand. While these devices can be entertaining and convenient, they also can create challenges in the… Continue Reading Can your office benefit from a portable device policy?
Medical Protective and Professional Insurance Programs are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual Dental Risk Management Seminar. The topic this year is, “Ten Things I’m Concerned About in the Practice of Dentistry (And, you should be, too!)”. The seminar will be held on Sept. 15, 2017 from 8 a.m. –… Continue Reading Register now for 2017 Dental Risk Management Seminar
Documentation in patient health records and other clinical systems fulfills many purposes. It records and memorializes patient care, facilitates communication among caregivers, forms the basis for coding and billing, provides data pertinent to quality improvement and may provide information that is critical to the defense of a legal action. Physicians, dentists and other health care… Continue Reading Checklist: Documentation essentials
Many people feel secure in the fact that they have their homes and cars insured, in case something happens. But, what many fail to consider is properly insuring what pays for those things – their paycheck. Your paycheck is your most valuable asset; and, just as you insure your other valuables, you need to insure… Continue Reading Is your paycheck protected?
Ransomware is a unique threat that has become common in the dental and medical market, enough so that many people either have been hit with an attack or know someone who has. Below are some basics to help protect you and your data. Q: What is it? A: Ransomware is a targeted attack of software… Continue Reading Ransomware: #1 computer cyber security threat
The standard workers’ compensation policy mandates that an employer must provide the insurance carrier with all records necessary to determine premium. When an employer does not allow the insurance carrier to examine and audit its records, the final earned premium cannot be determined accurately. In an effort to standardize procedures in the event of employer… Continue Reading Workers’ compensation audit noncompliance charge
MedPro insureds receive a discounted price of $1.47 per minute for interpreting services. This is strictly for language interpretation services. Sign language services are $3 per minute. Some highlights of this service: Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year Over 180 languages available No set-up fee, monthly or minimum… Continue Reading DT Interpreting Service
Informed consent is a pillar of patient engagement and patient-centered care. It helps patients gain a full understanding of the benefits and risks of proposed procedures and treatments, thus allowing them to make informed decisions regarding care. Physicians, dentists and other health care professionals should engage in thorough informed consent discussions with patients as part… Continue Reading CHECKLIST: What is your procedure for informed consent?
Question: A prospective patient’s wife called to make an initial appointment for the patient. During the call, she stated that her husband needs a hearing interpreter. Do we have to make an appointment for this patient? Is the office required to provide an interpreter? Can we charge the patient for the cost of the interpreter?… Continue Reading Risk Q&A: Interpreters and Auxiliary Aids