The Emergency Physician Insurance Program...
...is an innovative partnership between Banner Health, Emergency Professional
Services (EPS), North Valley Emergency Services (NVES) and Progressive Medical
Associates (PMA). This unique program was established in 2003. The three
independent physician groups and Banner Health together have not only resulted
in successfully addressing challenges in malpractice coverage, but also
improved education for the program providers, reduced the cost of malpractice
coverage, as well as improved patient safety and reduced overall risk.
Program Features:
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Occurrence malpractice
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Cycle of Safety program providing:
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Relative and effective web-based education in partnership with
The Sullivan Group
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Audits of high risk clinical
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Library resources
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Risk Management Newsletters
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EPIP sponsored educational events and seminars
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Documentation and development of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Order Sets
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Joint Defense
on Banner and Emergency Physician claims
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Claims Management
by Banner Risk Management
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Peer Review
participation
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Reimbursement
Program
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Assists members with the implementation of risk-reducing processes
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Strategy development to reduce medico-legal risk
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Adoption of Best Practice Strategies to enhance patient care delivery and
patient satisfaction