Benefits

EPIC is a partnership of the best EDs in America

All of EPIC's members are committed to raising the standards of patient safety to reduce risk factors that lead to malpractice claims. The partnership model assures a standard of high quality risk management practice that is essential to providing long-term, stable and affordable insurance for our members/policyholders.

It is the intimate involvement of risk management and patient safety programs into our offering that is uniquely EPIC, but it is not the only benefit:

  • Selective underwriting and risk profiling, assuring only high quality emergency groups are admitted into the Company
  • Financial accountability directly to the insured groups, with any excess premiums returned
  • Governance and leadership from the insured owners, with management directly reporting and accountable to the Board
  • Aggressive claims defense, with immediate review of the claim by a board certified emergency physician, and periodic evaluations of the case as it develops.
  • Highly regarded insurance experts and advisors supporting the Company and management
 
 


THE EPIC DIFFERENCE

Larry DesRochers, MD, FACEP"We found the EPIC site visit and risk assessment to be absolutely vital to our development as a world-class Emergency Department." Read More

 

 

Heather Marshall, MD, FACEP

Washington

Larry DesRochers

THE EPIC ADVANTAGE

  • February 2012: Solving Operational Callenges to Reduce Risk

    In looking for ways to reduce risk in the emergency department (ED), caregivers know they must have well-defined processes in place that deliver consistent results.

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  • December 2011: Fever In Young Infants

    This time of year, there seems to be more children in the ED, many with fevers.

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  • October 2011: Telling a Story; The Medical Record

    The medical record can prove to be your best defense or biggest downfall when faced with a lawsuit.

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