Vital Sounds 2020, Quarter 3

The KAMMCO 2021 policy renewal process begins in September 2020, and our members may notice a few changes this year.

Time is running out to register for one of the four KAMMCO Fall Loss Prevention live webinars. This year's presentation, "Limiting Exposure in the Litigation Arena," features six real-life case examples of medical professional liability claims. These are paired with pointers and tips to help you lower your exposure and reduce your chances...

KAMMCO is proud to announce it will be offering members three premium payment options beginning with policies renewing on January 1, 2021.

APS Creates Savings Opportunities for KAMMCO Members KAMMCO member organizations now have access to a wide range of money-saving healthcare goods and services, thanks to a new partnership with Overland Park-based APS, a regional purchasing group owned by the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) and Missouri Hospital Association (MHA). APS has…

Stacy Moorhead, CPCU, AAI, ARMKAMMCO, Healthcare Facilities Managersmoorhead@kammco.com Question: Are employed nurses covered under our KAMMCO professional liability policy? Answer: The Kansas Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Act (The Act) was passed in 1976 and has allowed Kansas to enjoy a favorable malpractice climate for many years. It was even referenced in…

Cyberattacks continue to be a primary concern to medical practices of all sizes. Criminal actors exploit environments rife with cyber security risk. They profit from increased sophistication of cyber criminals, a growing base of connected devices and

Understanding the difference between an emotional support animal and a service/assistance animal is key to helping patients and residents determine when an animal can accompany them to a medical practice or facility. 

Ideas on Prioritizing Self-Care and Sustaining Well-Being during a Pandemic Yolanda Sims, JD, MHAKAMMCO, Loss Prevention & Risk Management Advisorysims@kammco.com Self-care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness—particularly during periods of stress.  As healthcare providers, remind yourselves that through it all, your…

Part Three: Communicate the Plan Elizabeth HaroKAMMCO, Compliance Officereharo@kammco.com Parts one and two of the Incident Response Plan Series can be found in the Risk Management section of the KAMMCO website: HERE. In the press conference after a football game, coaches and players often credit successful communication as the key…

KMS Advocacy Day & Annual Meeting Now Open Registration is now open for the Kansas Medical Society Advocacy Day & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, as well as a networking event the evening prior. We hope you will make plans now to join your peers from across the…