News Briefs

ISMIE Mutual listens

Policyholder concerns have been heard in dozens of locations across the state over the last six months. If you would like an ISMIE Mutual board member to meet with your hospital staff, ask the medical staff president at your hospital to contact ISMIE Mutual
Chairman Harold L. Jensen, M.D., at 1-800-782-4767, ext. 1639, or jensen@ismie.com.

The true picture

Have you seen or heard questionable assertions circulated in the media by plaintiff attorneys? Get the real information at www.ismie.com. There you’ll find ISMIE Mutual’s response to a January 22 Chicago Tribune editorial that debunks distortions planted by
lawyers’ groups.

2004-2005 rates

We have begun our process of looking at rates for the next policy year. By mid-May, policyholders will receive the 2003 ISMIE Mutual Annual Report, policy year rate change announcement, premium financing option and a fact sheet that will answer many of your questions. Watch for this important mailing.

Asset protection

More than 700 physicians attended “Financial Planning and Asset Protection in Times of a Medical Liability Crisis,” held at locations around the state during January and February. Repeating this valuable seminar at additional locations is under consideration. Watch for updates in the coming months at www.riskmanagement.com.

Online resource

ISMIE Mutual’s Web site constantly evolves to meet the needs of our policyholders. Streamlined navigation, expanded risk management resources and the latest news are all a click away. Also, www.ismie.com is your source for Managing Risk materials. Log on today, and add this online resource to your list of favorites!