The elections for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) Board of Directors and for the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT) Board of Trustees will be July 25, 2019, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of Members that same day. The meeting will be held at  333 South Hope Street, 8th Floor, Los Angeles, at 1:00 p.m.

 It’s no secret that healthcare workers are at an increased risk for needle stick or sharps injuries, especially nursing staff, doctors, and lab workers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 600,000 to 800,000 needle stick injuries occur each year, many going unreported.

Two CAP staff members have taken on new and exciting roles as part of the board of directors for the California Medical Group Management Association, an organization composed of medical group managers and people who provide services to medical practices.

Hammon P. Acuna has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Membership Officer for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. During the past four years, Mr. Acuna has served as CAP's Senior Vice President of Business Development. He continues to report to CAP Chief Operating Officer Cindy Belcher.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are no longer based solely on medical errors or missed treatments. Many of these cases are becoming more about the experience of the patient: how he or she feels, and whether he or she felt they were treated fairly or felt mistreated. Here are some tips to mitigate risk and strengthen the patient experience.