What are the requirements for maintenance of medical records? How long must a physician maintain a medical record? Medical Records are an essential part of any medical practice and the delivery of medical care to patients. Medical records provide information necessary for the continuing care and treatment of patients. Accurate record keeping and maintenance can […]
The St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society (SLMMS) has renewed its approval of Missouri-based Keystone Mutual as the preferred provider of medical professional liability insurance for its members. “We look forward to Keystone Mutual continuing to offer its program for our members and extending our eight-year relationship with the Company,” said Dr. Jason Skyles, Immediate Past […]
The noncompliant patient, a patient who fails to follow physician instructions or to keep scheduled appointments, creates a number of problems for the practicing physician. The loss of revenue and time due to patients that miss appointments is evident. However, the noncompliance and missed appointments of patients pose legal risks for physicians as well. Medical […]
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 01, 2018 – Keystone Mutual Insurance Company, a Missouri-based medical malpractice carrier, has appointed reinsurance industry leader Greig Woodring to serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. Woodring successfully ran one of the world’s leading life reinsurers for 26 years. He helped grow Reinsurance Group of America into […]
This is a hot topic in the news and among politicians in the state of Missouri. Many are aware of the Governor’s actions to move forward on a prescription drug monitoring program by executive order, even as the matter is debated in the House of Representatives and Senate. In March of 2018, letters were sent […]
February 23, 2018; ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society (SLMMS) announced it has renewed its agreement with Missouri-based Keystone Mutual as the only approved provider of medical professional liability insurance for its members. “We applaud the product Keystone Mutual has provided to our St. Louis member physicians over the past five years,” […]
St. Louis, Mo., July 7, 2017 – Keystone Mutual Insurance Company, a Missouri-based medical malpractice carrier, has appointed David von Gontard as the company’s General Counsel. In this position, von Gontard will be responsible for the legal affairs of the company and its affiliates, including claims management. “We seek out the best to represent […]
PSN Renews its Exclusive Endorsement of Keystone Mutual Now to include Cogeris Insurance Group October 24, 2016, ST. LOUIS – Premier Specialty Network, a healthcare provider for rural communities throughout the US, recently announced its decision to renew its exclusive endorsement of Keystone Mutual Insurance Company, and include Cogeris Insurance Group. Cogeris Insurance Group was […]
The letter appears to be an innocuous business letter in a non-descript envelope. The text is usually passive in tone, asking you to respond to what is normally a one-page handwritten complaint by a disgruntled former patient. It would be easy to view it as a casual request to be dealt with in a casual […]
Most physicians and other medical professionals have developed “their” way of doing things over the course of their careers, and changing those practices can be difficult. However, when it comes to operating a successful, and claims-free, medical practice, uniformity is required. Effective policies and procedures are needed to ensure everyone understands what is expected of […]
