August 02, 2018
Trend Report: The Collaboration, Innovation & Risk Management Behind Penn Medicine’s $1.5 Billion Hospital Pavilion
Penn Medicine’s 16-story, $1.5 billion New Patient Pavilion is one of the most high-profile construction projects in Philadelphia today. When it opens in 2021, the new LEED-certified hospital wi...
July 30, 2018
Reducing the Risk of Lawsuits in Health & Human Services
For health and human services organizations, the risk of a lawsuit – and the resulting damages – is not new. But the consequences can be especially devastating for agencies that work with vu...
June 28, 2018
What to Do After a Construction Accident
Although most construction leaders and workers make job-site safety a top priority, approximately 150,000 construction-related accidents still occur each year, according to the Board of Labo...
June 04, 2018
Preventing Sexual Abuse or Misconduct in Health and Human Services Organizations
A quick scan of recent headlines – including the latest high-profile story about a nursing home that has been found 85 percent liable for the 2013 sexual assault of an 82-year-old resident –...
May 15, 2018
Spring Risk Forum Recap – Cannabiz: The Effects of Marijuana on Your Business
Employers today are facing an unusual challenge: Although medical cannabis is now legal in 29 states, including Pennsylvania, it remains illegal under federal law. How does that impact your...
May 07, 2018
Law Firms: An Appeal for Better Cybersecurity
Law firms are notoriously slow to embrace new technology, but in today’s digital age, implementing new technology is critical in avoiding cyber attacks and protecting your firm from costly b...
April 17, 2018
Cyber & Construction: Understanding Your Risks
From last year’s Equifax breach to the highly publicized WannaCry and NoPetya attacks, cyber incidents have quickly become one of the top risks facing companies across almost every vertical. ...
April 10, 2018
Benefits Brief: Designing Benefits Programs for a Changing Workforce
For most organizations, attracting and retaining top talent is a top priority – after all, a successful company starts with assembling a team of smart, dedicated employees. Because health an...
April 10, 2018
Ask The Expert: Cyber Risks During Mergers & Acquisitions
Why are cyber risks heightened during mergers & acquisitions (M&A)? There will always be heightened risk when two organizations’ information security programs merge, because the lik...
April 10, 2018
The Important Difference Between Employee Satisfaction and Employee Engagement
For years, healthcare organizations have dedicated time and resources to improve employee satisfaction. And, for good reason – according to a recent report by The Conference Board, less than...
March 27, 2018
The Value of Drug Carve-Outs
According to recent reporting in Reuters, U.S. spending on prescription medicine is expected to escalate to $610 billion by 2021. This startling statistic is a major concern for many of our ...
February 26, 2018
Cutting Healthcare Costs: Why Employers Should Consider Referenced-Based Pricing
Whether a small company or a large corporation, healthcare costs are one of the largest expenditures for any employer. This will undoubtedly continue in 2018, with Mercer’s annual Survey of...
February 13, 2018
Protecting Your Property & Your Bottom Line: Rental Income Loss Coverage
Between the destructive California wildfires and the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, 2017 was a record-breaking year for natural disasters. According to a recent report...
January 30, 2018
Four Tips for New Employee Safety on Construction Sites
Construction is often cited as one of the most dangerous industries in the country. According to the Reports of Fatalities and Catastrophes Archive from the U.S. Department of Labor, more t...
January 10, 2018
Contingent Business Interruption: Protecting Your Manufacturing Facility
This year, the United States witnessed firsthand the destruction severe weather events can have on homes, businesses and local economies. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...