Author: Dorron Blumberg

Medical Malpractice – Shock Loss Claims – are on the rise.

Posted by | Jun 9, 2019 | |

June 10, 2019 – Insurance underwriters use simple loss ratios (losses and expenses divided by premiums) as one of the tools with which to gauge a company’s suitability for coverage. High loss ratios, in which the losses approach, equal, or exceed the premium, are not good. One factor that has a large effect on loss ratios are “shock loss” claims, catastrophic losses so large that they have a material effect on the underwriting results of an entire insurance company.

 

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FoundCare Inc. to Offer Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing Across Palm Beach County – Events Planned to Raise Awareness for National HIV Testing Day on June 27

Posted by | Jun 9, 2019 | |

June 7 2019 – FoundCare, Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, is offering free HIV and hepatitis C testing at multiple locations throughout Palm Beach County. Trained staff members will be conducting the free tests from June 23 to the 29 to coincide with National HIV Testing Day, which is observed annually on June 27.

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Hanley Foundation Announces Andrew Burki as Chief Public Policy Officer

Posted by | Jun 9, 2019 | |

June 7, 2019 – Burki to Focus on Expansion of Foundation’s National Reach in Youth Recovery Support Services, Legislative Impact
Hanley Foundation CEO Jan Cairnes has announced Andrew Burki as the nonprofit’s new Chief Public Policy Officer. Burki, 38, will be responsible for the execution of strategies designed to advance Hanley Foundation’s public policy goals related to the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders, with a focus on initiatives for young people. 
 

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Tenet South Florida Hospitals to Host Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive from June 7-14 – Because Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation

Posted by | Jun 7, 2019 | |

June 4th 2019 – Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, Coral Gables Hospital, Florida Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Palmetto General Hospital, are leading a community effort to provide area children and adults struggling with hunger with a healthy breakfast during the summer through its Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive

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