The song is timeless – as is the need to keep warm from the winter chill which never goes out of style. And with that in mind, PRMS recently hosted a winter outerwear drive. Coats, mittens, gloves, hats and warm woolen scarves were donated to the Total Family Care Coalition, a DC-area based charity that helps families with emotional, behavioral and mental health difficulties. ...
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The Life of PRMS: Justin Pope, Associate Risk Manager
In October 2013, I began working with PRMS as a risk management assistant. Whereas many of my law school classmates took the bar examination during the summer immediately following our graduation, I decided to take the examination at a later date, affording myself greater time for bar preparation and exploration of the job market. To cover any living expenses, I thought it best ...
PRMS Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS) celebrated its 30th year in November 2016 and plans to recognize the milestone throughout the upcoming year with special client initiatives, a series of 30 service projects and more. “We are proud to celebrate our three decades of serving the professional liability insurance needs of tens of thousands of psychiatrists,” said S ...
The Life of PRMS: Cynthia Williams, Underwriting Administrator
In November 1988, I joined the PRMS Underwriting Department as an Administrative Assistant and then later moved to the Claims Department. Whereas I had a general knowledge of psychiatry, as the years went by I learned more and more and my respect for this important profession grew. Working in the Claims Department helped me gain a deep and sincere empathy for a psychiatrist fa ...
Brooklyn Psychiatric Society 3rd Annual Fun Run, Walk and Meet
For the second year, I attended the Brooklyn Psychiatric Society Annual Fun Run, Walk and Meet event on Saturday, September 17th. As expected, the event was a tremendous success. It drew nearly 40 walkers and runners, and the weather at the Wingate High School Track in Brooklyn, NY was outstanding for a nice morning run. Among the attendees were psychiatrists, including residen ...
The Life of PRMS: Leigh Baker, Head of PRMS Marketing
I joined the PRMS team two years ago in December 2014. The role is one I have always hoped to find: brand development. The scary part about joining this team? I had spent most of my career in an entirely different industry with essentially no exposure to the intricacies of psychiatry and behavioral healthcare, let alone insurance! Mostly I had worked in marketing for various ...
Butler Hospital’s 2016 Signature Event, A Gallery Affair
On Wednesday, November 9, Butler Hospital hosted its 2016 Signature Event, A Gallery Affair at the Providence Art Club. The evening celebrated Butler’s history and outstanding services it offers to the members of the Rhode Island community. As stated on the Butler Hospital Foundation website, Butler’s mission is not only to treat “people with psychiatric illnesses and substance ...
The Life of PRMS: Justin Pruett, Litigation Specialist, Claims
Justin Pruett, Litigation Specialist, Claims I left Deloitte, LLP (one of the world’s largest professional services organizations) to join PRMS, Inc. in June 2015 as a Litigation Specialist. Even though I was leaving a company with unlimited resources and career opportunity, I was confident in my decision because I knew PRMS was a company that valued personal career growth and ...
PRMS Teams Up with Kraftlove for the Second Year
For a second consecutive year, PRMS has partnered up with Kraftlove Inc., a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2015 to assist children who are impacted by illness. Through kits assembled in Kraftlove boxes, children in local hospitals have the opportunity to use art projects as a mechanism to aid with the healing process. Kathi Heagerty and Leigh Baker closing up fini ...
The Life of PRMS: Melanie Smith, Senior Vice President, Client Relations
In 1986, I was hired by the American Psychiatric Association in the Office of Member and Staff Benefits, continuing my path in the non-profit sector. But soon after my employment began, the APA spun-off their insurance program into a for-profit company named Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. This was a surprise and an adjustment indeed – after all, eyes often glaze ...
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