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MedPro was founded by doctors in 1899. For over a century, doctors have been involved in every key aspect of MedPro's organization: claims, underwriting, risk management and patient safety/protection. Their involvement has improved the healthcare delivery of more than a million healthcare providers throughout the years; however, given today's rapidly changing healthcare environment, we are not satisfied to rest on our laurels. Accordingly, MedPro has established specialty boards comprised exclusively of established doctors and healthcare leader who are experts in their specialties.
Board overview
Dr. Michael AaronDr. Michael Aaron graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and completed his medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is an attending physician at Jersey Shore University Medical Center; Internal Medicine Residency Director and Chief of Department of Non-Invasive Cardiology for Shore Heart Group; and Director and Chief of the Nuclear Cardiology Division of Shore Heart Group. He has extensive professional affiliations and serves on the Meridian Pharmacy and Therapies Committee and the Medical Center of Ocean County Pharmacy and Therapies Committee. Dr. Aaron is also an attending physician at Ocean Medical Center; associate attending physician at Community Medical Center; assistant attending staff member at Southern Ocean County Hospital; and reciprocal staff member at Kimball Medical Center, all in New Jersey.
Charles R. Bridges, M.D., Sc.D.Charles R. Bridges, M.D., Sc.D., is an internationally-recognized expert in blood conservation and translational research laboratory. He received an A.B. in Applied Physics and an M.D. from Harvard, as well as a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Doctor of Science in Chemical Engineering from M.I.T. He completed his residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, as well as the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bridges has been Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at Penn and Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Carolinas Healthcare System. One of his most notable works is the invention of "molecular cardiac surgery with recirculating delivery" (MCARD).
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Basil Genetos, M.D.Basil Genetos, M.D., graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his cardiology training at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. In addition to his many professional affiliations, he serves on the board of directors of the Dean's Alumni Council for Indiana University Medical Center. A co-founder of Fort Wayne Cardiology in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Genetos practices at Parkview Physicians Group Cardiology and is an attending cardiologist at Parkview Hospital Randallia. He is a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Genetos serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Indiana School of Medicine. He is affiliated with DeKalb Memorial Medical Arts Center; DeKalb Health; Jay County Hospital; Kosciusko Community Hospital; Wabash County Hospital; Parkview Research Center; and Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Mark Ford Victor, M.D., F.A.C.C.Mark Ford Victor, M.D., F.A.C.C., received his bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, and went on to earn his medical degree at Hahnemann Medical College. Dr. Victor completed his residency and fellowship at the Hahnemann Hospital and Medical College. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Cardiology, as well as being a fellow in the American College of Cardiology. He is also a member of numerous committees and societies such as the American College of Cardiology and also serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiology Advocacy Alliance (CAA). Dr. Victor has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and has held the title as CEO of Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP) for 18 years.
Gary J. Vigilante, M.D.Gary J. Vigilante, M.D., received his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He went on to become a doctor of medicine through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Dr. Vigilante completed his post-graduate internship and residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. He completed his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Mid-Atlantic Heart and Vascular Institute Presbyterian – University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Philadelphia. Dr. Vigilante is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Diseases Section.
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MedPro
insures 1,000
cardiologists across the country and has been protecting physicians like you since 1899.
Cardiology
TRIAL WIN RATE
93%
Cardiology Claims
CLOSED WITHOUT PAYMENT
79%
Claims Data
Risk Reduction Strategies
Cardiology Risk Strategies:
- Implement evidence-based guidelines from professional organizations.
- Ensure privileges match training, credentials and competency.
- Enhance technical skills via an on-going performance improvement program: mentoring, proctoring and CME.
- Document a complete, concise and accurate operative report the day of the procedure.
- Identify patients on high-risk medications for which medication monitoring is necessary to ensure that required followup and patient education occurs.
Additional Risk Reduction Strategies:
- Implement comprehensive test tracking and referral tracking procedures, including patient follow-up and documentation; routinely run reports to identify overlooked results and communications from referral sources.
- Communicate regularly with patients to include appropriate informed consent discussion, patient education stressing the importance of follow-up, and the need for patient participation in their plan of care.
Risk management resources
MedPro insures thousands of specialty physicians across the country and is committed to providing top-notch risk management products and services, including:
- Dedicated risk management consultants who provide timely and meaningful support and guidance.
- A series of at-a-glance FAQ documents that offer succinct and concise information, strategies and resources.
- A convenient online risk management library that includes both broad and specialty-specific publications and resources.
- Closed claims analyses that provide risk-reduction strategies.
- ACCME-accredited educational opportunities, including in-person customized presentations that meet the needs of individual groups.
- Online risk courses offered through MedPro's vendor relationship with Medical Risk Management, Inc.
- On-site clinical risk assessments coordinated with a risk management consultant. Following assessments, insureds receive a written report that includes specific, evidence-based, risk-reduction strategies and recommendations based on industry standards.
- Risk-reduction products and services at discounted prices through MedPro's strategic vendor relationships. Products include:
- Interpreter and translator services
- Informed consent templates
- Test tracking and follow-up monitoring
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