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Our PRMS Risk Managers frequently share their expertise by contributing articles to clinical journals, including the Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience (ICNS) digital journal, throughout the year. Read an excerpt by PRMS Risk Manager Akemini “Kem” Isang, RN, JD, from ICNS’ article, “Risk Management: Fires, Floods, Hurricanes, Oh My! The Importance of Disaster Planning.” The C ...

*This piece is republished from eNews, the monthly newsletter of the Washington Psychiatric Society, May 2024 issue. As part of PRMS’ ongoing efforts to support the behavioral healthcare community and to promote the organizations that work towards this mission, we are pleased to highlight the Senior Psychiatrists, Inc., and Dr. Annelle Primm, MPH, DLFAPA, recipient of the 2024 ...

Each month, the PRMS underwriters are sharing insights on some of the top questions received from clients and potential insureds. One topic that has regularly been asked month over month: What is the difference between a claims-made and occurrence policy, and which one is best for me? What is a claims-made policy? A claims-made policy generally protects you if named in a practi ...

Our PRMS Risk Managers frequently share their expertise by contributing articles to clinical journals, including the Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience (ICNS) digital journal, throughout the year. Read an excerpt by Justin Pope, JD, PRMS Senior Risk Manager, from ICNS’ article, “Risk Management: EHR Use and Emerging Risks.” Understanding EHR Risks: What Clinicians Need to Kno ...

Advancing Mental Health Support and Advocacy To further Professional Risk Management Services’ (PRMS) enduring dedication to supporting mental health and the organizations aligned with this cause, we proudly launched the PRMS Partners in the Community Grant (PPCG) this past Spring 2024, inviting partners to nominate local non-profits that enhance mental healthcare in their comm ...

PRMS is pleased to feature Meagan O’Toole, JD, CAE, Executive Director of the New York County Psychiatric Society (NYCPS), along with members of the NYCPS Executive Council, as guest bloggers this month to highlight all that New York City has to offer, including unique gems ranging from museums to restaurants. Things To Do In New York City “Welcome to New York, it’s been waiti ...

As part of PRMS’ ongoing commitment to behavioral health, we invited Ivy Song, MD, PGY-3 psychiatry resident at the University of California, Davis, to be featured as our guest blogger this month and share her goals as the new PRMS Fellow in Child Psychiatry with the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP). In my personal and professional journey, finding my voice and telling ...

Choosing a malpractice insurance policy is one of the first – and most important – decisions you will face in your career. And as a resident, you may have a lot of questions: How much is malpractice insurance? When does a psychiatrist need malpractice insurance? What is a claims made policy versus occurrence insurance policy? Luckily, the experienced team at PRMS is equipped to ...

Today on National Nonprofit Day, PRMS thanks the behavioral healthcare associations, societies, and organizations that serve the mental health community. We are proud to work with so many of the amazing organizations that offer education, support, advocacy, and more to their members through event sponsorships, educational opportunities, and partnerships. These organizations inc ...

We are delighted to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Refer a Colleague program this year! To thank our clients and friends for making the Refer a Colleague program successful, we are donating $110 per referral for the entire month of July! Refer a psychiatrist or behavioral healthcare group practice to PRMS, and we will make a donation to support the mental health organiz ...