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an increase in patient safety initiatives—aimed, for example, at reducing hospital-acquired infections or tackling Ebola. She has helped Coverys respond to these by answering questions received through the Coverys Helpline and developing publications and webinars on patient safety topics. “We were fortunate to have an infection


prevention specialist on staff who has developed publications to assist our clients in managing the recent Ebola issue,” Lambrecht states. She has also worked to address issues such as the


consolidation of systems and the development and expansion of physician multi-specialty groups. Coverys has responded to the rise in consolidation with the development of Coverys Custom Accounts, an account underwriting division which aims to offer solutions to large providers to address the unique risks associated with the new and often complex structures that are being formed. “Coverys Custom Accounts is an important


program that we are very proud of. We have received a lot of traction with larger hospitals and


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provider groups that need customized insurance solutions including specialized clinical risk management programs,” says Lambrecht. “Our risk products are unparalleled in the industry. They are uniquely developed and delivered to serve clients that are staying independent, being acquired or are acquiring hospitals or physician practices. An example is our risk assessments that help with the due diligence process of a merger or acquisition, or provide a healthcare entity with an accurate picture of how they are doing.”


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