The MagMutual Podcast

Lisa Lefkovits, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist at Laureate Medical Group, visits the MagMutual Podcast again to discuss an interesting and complicated case involving delayed diagnosis of a post-operative pulmonary embolism in an elderly male. Dr. Lefkovits shares her analysis of this case with podcast host Steve Adubato, PhD, and describes the importance of post-operative care...

Lauren Hamilton, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Charleston (SC) OB/GYN, shares her expertise in the management of postpartum hemorrhage with our podcast host, Steve Adubato, PhD. By talking through a real-life case that led to a malpractice claim, Dr. Hamilton describes the significance of a timely response when dealing with postpartum hemorrhage, how to predict and prepare for postpartum hem...

Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Lisa Lefkovits, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist at Laureate Medical Group (Atlanta, GA), about a case involving the late diagnosis of colon cancer in a patient that resulted in a medical malpractice claim. Dr. Lefkovits discusses some of the complicating factors in this case, including a noted difference between the patient’s experience and what w...

In this episode of the MagMutual Podcast, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Matt Catoe, an assessment analyst who specializes in managing cyber and regulatory proceedings for MagMutual PolicyOwners. Matt discusses different types of billing audits as well as how providers may be selected and notified about an investigation. He also advises MagMutual policyholders on the first steps to take should th...

In this episode of the MagMutual podcast, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with obstetrician/gynecologist Alan Joffe, MD, about the top loss drivers and most common causes of malpractice claims against OB/GYNs. Dr. Joffe describes the expectation of perfection when it comes to delivering babies and the impact malpractice lawsuits have on practicing physicians. Dr. Joffe walks listeners through a real ca...

In this episode, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Christopher Holstege, MD, chief of the division of medical toxicology and professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics at the University of Virginia and a member of the medical faculty at MagMutual. Dr. Holstege provides important information about urine drug screens, including their history, their ability to keep up with the latest synthetic drug...

Clearing violent patients in the emergency department can be a difficult and imperfect endeavor for emergency department (ED) physicians, particularly when considering that 25 percent of suicidal patients initially deny having suicidal ideations. In this episode, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Doug Finestone, MD, a psychiatrist and a member of the medical faculty at MagMutual. Dr. Finestone discu...

In this episode, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Christopher Holstege, MD, chief of the division of medical toxicology and professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics at the University of Virginia and a member of the medical faculty at MagMutual. Dr. Holstege describes the common sources of medication errors, explains the difference between medication errors and adverse drug reactions, and prov...

In this episode, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Asha Patel Shah, MD, MBA, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and a member of the medical faculty at MagMutual. Dr. Shah discusses a variety of medication-related topics in dermatology, including off-label medication use and its associated risks for patients and physicians. Dr. Shah shares her insights on the use of off-label medications, includin...

In this episode, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Jean Anderson Eloy, MD, Chair of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Vice Chair and Distinguished Professor at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is joined by his colleague, Dr. James K. Liu, Director of Cerebrovascular, Skull Base, and Pituitary Surgery at Rutgers Neurological Institute of New Jers...

In this episode, Steve Adubato, PhD, speaks with Andy Baer, MD Chief Medical Officer at MagMutual Insurance Company. Dr. Baer provides an update on MagMutual, including the benefits a physician can expect by becoming a MagMutual PolicyOwner. Dr. Baer speaks about the risk management philosophy at MagMutual and what sets it apart from other carriers, the importance of data and technology in underst...