Male physicians more likely than female peers to be sued
[MMA News Now, August 12, 2010] A new report from the American Medical Association (AMA) based on data from the AMA’s 2007-2008 Physician Practice Information (PPI) survey indicates that male physicians are more likely to be sued than their female peers. The study found that 47.5 percent of male physicians had been sued at some point in their career, with 26.3 percent having been sued twice; while only 23.9 percent of female doctors had ever been sued with just 9.4 percent having been sued twice.
MN court ruling favors physicians
MINNEAPOLIS, July 8, 2009 - The Minnesota court of appeals ruled favorably for physicians in the case, Losen, et al v. Allina, et al. The MMA, along with Fairview Health Services, recognized the importance of this case and filed a joint amicus brief with the court last December.
AMA launches 'Healthier Life Steps' campaign
MINNEAPOLIS, October 20, 2008—Small steps can lead to big health benefits, according to the AMA's new Healthier Life Steps campaign.
McDonough to succeed Bounk at MMIC Group
MINNEAPOLIS, May 23. 2008—The MMIC Group board of directors announced that William McDonough, president and chief executive officer of Princeton Insurance Company, has been named to succeed David P. Bounk as president and CEO of The MMIC Group, effective June 16, 2008.
Minnesota e-Health Summit eyes interoperable EHRs by 2015
MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2008—A statewide forum for anyone planning or implementing electronic health records will be held on June 26 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park.
Dave Bounk honored for his career with MMIC
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2008— David Bounk, retiring president of Midwest Medical Insurance Company (MMIC) was honored Saturday at the May meeting of the MMA Board of Trustees.