After many successful years in private practice, Dr. Eleby Washington made a decision that changed his life and that of countless others: he went to take care of the underserved. 

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. actively supports health-related causes in communities served by our physician members. From local hospitals and fundraising efforts for medical research, to supporting our local youth and women’s organizations, CAP’s contributions to a variety of causes reflect the value the company places on giving back and being engaged in our communities.

CAP prides itself on being a physician-owned and governed organization. If you’ve ever wondered about what that really entails, you may be interested in applying to the CAP Fellows program. This leadership development program is designed to help ensure that our organization remains the very best it can be by preparing a group of select physicians to eventually assume leadership roles.

Risk management has always been a central component of CAP’s strategy to help its member physicians. Through its Risk Management Program, CAP provides a unique blend of services designed to help member physicians control the risks inherent in today’s practice of medicine and, thus, mitigate potential claims. 

In our latest data study, CAP Risk Management staff evaluated 68 closed claims radiology cases that resulted in an indemnity payment between 2006 and 2015. Through claims analysis, we have identified areas to improve the medical diagnostic process.