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Seasoned risk management professionals and guests, discuss a host of healthcare risk management issues, analyze real world examples and provide practical solutions.

  1. 12/19/2025

    Medical Malpractice Litigation Today: Insights from the Defense Table

    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.

    22 min
  2. Resident Rundown: How to Avoid Lawsuits

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Resident Rundown: How to Avoid Lawsuits

    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 ProAssurance.

    20 min
  3. Resident Rundown: Personal Assets

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Resident Rundown: Personal Assets

    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.

    17 min
  4. Resident Rundown: Lawsuits and Appeals

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Resident Rundown: Lawsuits and Appeals

    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 Midwest Regional Vice President of Claims at ProAssurance.

    18 min
  5. Resident Rundown: How Premium is Calculated

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Resident Rundown: How Premium is Calculated

    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.

    16 min
  6. Resident Rundown: How To Get Insurance

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Resident Rundown: How To Get Insurance

    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 Acrisure Healthcare Group, specializing in medical professional liability and cyber liability for physicians and hospitals.

    18 min
  7. Resident Rundown: When To Get Insurance

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Resident Rundown: When To Get Insurance

    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.

    23 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    Infusion Confusion: Sorting Out the Risks of Ketamine Therapy

    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 evaluating patients before administering ketamine therapy, particularly for treatment-resistant conditions. Takeaways Ketamine therapy is growing in popularity but carries significant risks.Only esketamine is FDA approved for certain mental health conditions.Provider qualifications must match the complexity of ketamine therapy.Emergency preparedness is essential for safe ketamine administration.Patients should not have access to ketamine outside clinical settings.Thorough patient evaluation is crucial before treatment.Documentation of informed consent and treatment history is necessary.Supervision of multiple sites remotely is not acceptable.Ketamine therapy should be a last resort for treatment-resistant cases.Clear communication about risks and alternatives is vital.Keywords ketamine therapy, healthcare risks, FDA approval, provider qualifications, emergency preparedness, patient screening, treatment documentation, mental health, chronic pain, depression

    18 min
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Seasoned risk management professionals and guests, discuss a host of healthcare risk management issues, analyze real world examples and provide practical solutions.

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  • Creator
    ProAssurance
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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