12/24/2019
ATTN: RESIDENTS, FELLOWS AND ATTENDINGS IMPACTED BY THE HAHNEMANN/ST. CHRISTOPHER HOSPITAL CLOSURE*
1. How do I know if I’ve been impacted by the closure?
If you trained at Hahnemann between the period of January 10, 2018 and Aug 6, 2019 you need to purchase tail coverage.
If you trained/worked at St. Christopher’s Hospital between January 10, 2018 to December 14, 2019 it’s imperative that you obtain tail coverage.
In either of the two situations above you don’t want to go with insurance.
2. What do I need in order to get a quote for tail malpractice insurance coverage?
Obtaining a quote for insurance coverage is pretty simple. Be prepared to provide the following:
• Submit a short application
• Current CV
• Loss history from your prior carrier
For coverage under the PARRG, you can email a request to Terry Donahue at Sedgwick, [email protected] and if you were employed by Tenet Business Services Corporation, include Keri Kegley at [email protected].
3. Can I pay for my malpractice insurance coverage in installments?
Typically, malpractice tail insurance coverage needs to be paid at once.
However, Laurel Road – has stepped into assist all impacted Physicians, Fellows & Residents obtain loans to assist with securing allowing you the opportunity to make installment payments.
Go to www.laurelroad.com/pahs
*We are not in any way affiliated with Laurel Road. Information regarding funding was shared during the PAMEDSOC conference call.
4. If you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with stress and anxiety. The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society has a Physicians’ Health Program. They can be reached at
(866) 747-2255 or [email protected]
As you are applying for tail coverage ask your broker to inform you of what carriers they are forwarding your application. Given the situation of needing to purchase a stand-alone tail insurance policy brokers will only have a limited number of carriers. This can create duplication which can cause a delay as the carriers will need to track the ultimate broker of record. The broker of record is the broker representing you to obtain coverage.
If you have questions or need support in obtaining coverage. Equinix Professional Risk is available to assist you. To obtain coverage submit the details listed above to [email protected] .
