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ForwardEmerging Risks in Medicine
Course description
With new developments in technology and patient care come new risks. It’s important for physicians and clinicians to stay abreast of what’s new and trending in healthcare so that they can continue to provide safe and appropriate care to their patients. In this webinar, we’ll discuss some of the newer risks that impact a physician’s medical professional liability, including telemedicine, burnout, patients delaying care, behavioral health and more. Join us to learn more about these emerging risks and what you can do to protect yourself and your patients.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe key emerging risks that healthcare professionals are currently facing
- Recognize areas of increased medical professional liability
- Identify strategies to mitigate risk and improve the overall quality of patient care
Target audience
Physician and clinician policyholders
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
CME information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.
Additional information
The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.
Mike O'Neill
AVP Risk Management Operations
Michael H. O’Neill, CPHRM, has been employed by ISMIE since 2002, serving as the assistant vice president of risk management operations. In this position, he oversees the coordination of risk management activities, as well as the risk assessment program. Daily, O’Neill works with physicians, practice administrators, physician staff members, chief executives, and brokers in helping them address various risk management concerns and questions. He has presented at numerous live events on various risk management topics over the years. Before working in risk management at ISMIE, he worked in the claims division at ISMIE, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, and Safeco Insurance Company. O'Neill is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management through the American Hospital Association and completed his Healthcare Risk Management (HRM) certification through ASHRM. He is a member of ASHRM, CHRMS, and ISHRM.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Participation Credit