Update: 2020 Dental Risk Management Seminar

Professional Insurance Programs feels strongly that the safety of our attendees, staff and speakers must come first. Therefore, we made the decision to change the format of our Dental Risk Management Seminar and HIPAA Course to a live webinar. The events will still take place on September 25, with the dental seminar beginning at 8… Continue Reading Update: 2020 Dental Risk Management Seminar

The Importance of Securing Insurability

Most people take their insurability for granted, assuming that when they’re ready to address their life and disability insurance needs for either personal or business needs; they’ll just apply and write a check for the “super preferred” rates their agent showed them. The underwriting process is a true wake-up call for most people – all… Continue Reading The Importance of Securing Insurability

Protecting yourself against cyber-attacks during the COVID-19 crisis

Unfortunately, cybercriminals are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to target businesses of all sizes by launching cyber-attacks and phishing campaigns. Dental practices continue to be at high risk during this pandemic. Despite many practices being closed, systems are still running – many unmonitored. Cyber-attacks launched against dental practices have resulted in stolen, inaccessible or destroyed patient… Continue Reading Protecting yourself against cyber-attacks during the COVID-19 crisis

Considerations When Purchasing Health Insurance

The first question everyone asks when looking at health plans is “How much is this going to cost?”  While there is no denying that premium is an important consideration, the true cost of any health plan is more complicated than just the outlay for premiums. Once you add up the potential out-of-pocket costs associated with… Continue Reading Considerations When Purchasing Health Insurance

Data breach response: Who do you call to manage the mess?

Stories of hackers attacking dental offices and stealing patient information are becoming all too common. Unfortunately, data breach can come in many forms, and even IT groups realize it’s impossible to stop. Even worse, clinics cannot manage the aftermath of a data breach by themselves. There’s simply too much to know. The WDAISC is addressing… Continue Reading Data breach response: Who do you call to manage the mess?

Data breach response: Who do you call to manage the mess?

Stories of hackers attacking dental offices and stealing patient information are becoming all too common. Unfortunately, data breach can come in many forms, and even IT groups realize it’s impossible to stop. Even worse, clinics cannot manage the aftermath of a data breach by themselves. There’s simply too much to know. The WDAISC is addressing… Continue Reading Data breach response: Who do you call to manage the mess?

2019 Dental Risk Management Seminar registration open

Medical Protective and Professional Insurance Programs are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual Risk Management Seminar. The topic this year will be, Ten Things I’m Concerned About in the Practice of Dentistry (and You Should Be, Too). The seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept.… Continue Reading 2019 Dental Risk Management Seminar registration open

How Much Life Insurance is Enough?

Life insurance is a crucial step in planning for your future. Not only can life insurance provide assurance for your family if you are no longer around, there are life insurance policies that offer benefits while you are living. At Professional Insurance Programs, we understand the life insurance needs of our customers. The necessity of… Continue Reading How Much Life Insurance is Enough?

How to Check Your Property for Damage after a Storm

When a big storm hits in Wisconsin, you hunker down inside, relying on your home to protect you and your family. Once that storm passes, though, it’s time to repay the favor — identifying damage and protecting your home from further issues. The National Storm Damage Center has a number of resources and tips for… Continue Reading How to Check Your Property for Damage after a Storm