The MPL Association examines AI in healthcare and discusses how creating a governance structure not only mitigates risk, but also creates a positive environment to leverage AI for efficiency. From IML Online editor Amy Buttell: bit.ly/3JSH45M

Based on a Canadian Medical Protective Association case study, this article looks at the relative risks of a medico-legal case for family physicians providing obstetric care: bit.ly/3HLjS96

According to Jeff Blair, Senior Vice President at The Jacobson Group, to maintain a high performing organization, it’s essential for companies within the MPL space to take an intentional approach to their talent management strategies: bit.ly/47r1X1X

The Corporate Counsel Workshop early bird registration ends in three weeks! This program is designed exclusively for MPL professionals who want to stay on top of the latest legal issues impacting medical professional liability insurers: bit.ly/3K0QrAJ

Early bird registration for the Insurance Business Simulation Game and Finance Forum ends in 3 weeks! Insurance Business Simulation Game: bit.ly/4mdPsKV. Finance Forum: bit.ly/4nAgPQh.

When considering a migration of legacy core systems to the cloud, a new core software and IT infrastructure system, a systems modernization effort, or a digital transformation initiative, @AjiraSoftware cautions to have a carefully considered roadmap: bit.ly/47wM8XC

Few things in a healthcare practitioner’s life generate more stress and disruption than an allegation of professional malpractice. Richard Cahill of The Doctors Company offers important information and tips for coping with litigation: bit.ly/4mx07jH

Early bird registration for two important industry events ends on 10/3: the Insurance Business Simulation Game and Finance Forum! Insurance Business Simulation Game: bit.ly/4mdPsKV. Finance Forum: bit.ly/4nAgPQh.

The Corporate Counsel Workshop early bird registration ends in one week! This program is designed exclusively for MPL professionals who want to stay on top of the latest legal issues impacting medical professional liability insurers: bit.ly/3K0QrAJ

In preparation for 2026 state legislative sessions, MPL Association shares model legislation and targeted issues briefs aimed at state legislators, civil justice reform coalitions, medical and hospital associations, and other stakeholders: bit.ly/3VM74CU

Eric Huang and Phil Lee of NEAM share how MPL insurers’ investments have coped with challenging market conditions in the last two years: bit.ly/48cZBEb

As we kick off the HR Forum this week in Birmingham, Alabama, we are very appreciative of our sponsors Questpro and TCS for their support of the Association and our members.

The MPL Association held a very successful HR Forum last week in Birmingham! Thanks and much appreciation to hometown host ProAssurance for the hospitality, including a tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

A new article from ECRI explains how a comprehensive discharge plan can improve patient outcomes by reducing the likelihood that lengths of stay are inappropriately prolonged or shortened and by reducing readmission rates or repeated services: bit.ly/3Lf18zW

2026 CEO/COO Meeting and Board Governance Roundtable registration is open! Register for the CEO/COO Meeting: bit.ly/3ITxwHU. Register for the Board Governance Roundtable: bit.ly/3LgMRmn.

In a timely article by Hannah Tremont from CRICO, we dive into the challenge of “ED boarders,” who are not just a hurdle in the ED process of care but also represent one of the most pressing patient safety challenges facing emergency medicine: bit.ly/4qc7WhN

The MPL Association Data Sharing Project examines closed claim data on surgical specialties. Among the findings, surgical specialties represent 43% of all closed claims and 48% of all paid claims. Take a deep dive in this new DSP Highlight: bit.ly/49Ehrk1

The MPL Association Conference is the premier gathering of the medical professional liability insurance community welcoming insurance executives, healthcare and legal professionals, and leaders in the industry. Be the first to know when registration opens: bit.ly/3Jwd9AR

We invite our member company executives and board directors to join us in Scottsdale in March for the CEO/COO Meeting and Board Governance Roundtable! Take advantage of the Westin Kierland Resort’s many amenities and enjoy all the Southwest has to offer: bit.ly/43ueKhe

SLC Management looks at how the many components of risk influence the amount of capital an insurer might hold, the return it can earn relative to that capital, and the amount of shareholder value it can create: bit.ly/4r1JNuV