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Behind the Velvet Rope: The Insiders Take on Lawsuits

Refractive Surgery on Trial The threat of malpractice is something that an ophthalmologist faces every time they have a patient encounter. It can influence both medical decision- making and personal interactions with patients and colleagues. This talk will provide ophthalmologists with valuable information regarding off-label IOL use and issues surrounding informed consent to minimize the risk of claims and professional liability incidents.

OMIC, the nation’s only malpractice carrier dedicated to ophthalmologists, is especially supportive to WIO and offers many ophthalmic specific resources and personalized assistance.  Not an OMIC insured? Rate information available at the meeting. OMIC is decreasing rates in 2016 and has declared a 20% dividend.

Michelle Pineda, MBA is a Risk Management Specialist for Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company’s (OMIC). Before joining OMIC, Michelle was involved in high tech and entrepreneurial ventures. Michelle began her career in medical professional liability with The Doctors’ Company (TDC) focusing on Claims and Sales.

Michelle Schwarz, JD has been defending medical professionals for over two decades.  A graduate of the University of Chicago in Politics, Economics, Rhetoric and Law, Michelle went on to obtain her J.D. from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law. In 1995, Michelle began defending healthcare professionals and, for the last twenty years, her practice has focused primarily on defending physicians and hospitals. Michelle is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, State Bar of Illinois (inactive), Clark County Bar Association, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, and Defense Research Institute.  She is A.V. rated by Martindale Hubbell, and was recognized in 2013 as a Top Rated Lawyer in Mass Tort Litigation and was included in the 2013 Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. 

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