With current uncertainty in the world, now may be a tough time to be starting out on your dental career. Many of you may not even be having a graduation ceremony because of schools being shut down. On top of that, post-graduation jobs that once looked secure may be delayed Read more
Many of our insureds have inquired whether practicing telemedicine will affect their PracticeProtection insurance coverage. In line with recent relaxed guidelines published by the federal authorities for the COVID-19 emergency (see https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html), care may be provided through the use of telemedicine without any change in premium, provided that all relevant Read more
The future impact of a COVID-19 outbreak in a U.S. community cannot be predicted, but it is beginning to wreak havoc with everyday life and the overall economy. However, all healthcare facilities can take steps now to prepare for such an outbreak and protect both their patients and staff. Stay Read more
PracticeProtection is pleased to announce Tim Bone, one of the most experienced claims executives in the insurance industry, as our new Vice President of Claims. Mr. Bone has over 45 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance and risk management industry and has extensive experience in the underwriting Read more
Many dentists have stayed with the same carrier since they left dental school, and every year they renew without realizing there is a better option. In most cases, they are paying too much. PracticeProtection saves dentists an average of 22%*, with top of the line defense and the best service Read more
PracticeProtection, a leading provider of dental professional liability insurance, is pleased to announce that Doctors Direct Insurance, Inc. is now a PracticeProtection company. Doctors Direct Insurance, Inc. (“DDI”) is an Illinois-domiciled stock insurance company that has been providing medical professional liability insurance to physicians and surgeons since 2006. DDI Read more
Our President and CEO, Mike Wallace, spoke with Independent Dental Solutions’ Dr. Michael Romenesko to discuss the two organizations and how PracticeProtection is helping IDS members save money and better protect their practices. Dr. Romenesko was personally able to save approximately $500/year, and a member of the IDS board saved Read more
PracticeProtection is pleased to be a partner and collaborator of IndepenDENT Dental Solutions. IndepenDENT Dental Solutions is an Independent Dental Collaborative (IDC) created on behalf of independent dentists to leverage the members’ collective buying power to drive down the cost of supplies, capital equipment, and much more. This allows private Read more
Why do you use the insurance carrier that you do? Like many dental professionals, you might have had the same malpractice carrier since dental school, perhaps because it was the carrier your colleagues or supervisors were using. You may have been told it was the only option. Have you looked Read more
Effective July 1, 2019, all health care providers electing to participate in the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund must maintain insurance limits of $500,000/$1,500,000, an increase from the prior $400,000/$1,200,000. For PCF participants, the PCF will be responsible for amounts above $500,000, with a $1,800,000 ultimate cap on damages. If you Read more