Risk management

AAO Membership Cyber Solutions

This article is written in collaboration with Black Talon Security, a dedicated cybersecurity company. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) selected Lockton Affinity as an “endorsed partner” for the AAO-Insurance Program and Black Talon was selected as the cybersecurity partner to help prevent and respond to cyber attacks. As you know, patient records, including payment information, social security numbers and insurance identification numbers are extremely valuable to cyber criminals. Therefore, [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2022-07-29T13:03:19+00:00July 29, 2022|Practice insurance, Risk management|

Employment Law Compliance Solutions Available Through Your AAO Membership

This article is the last of a two-part series guest written by CEDR HR Solutions, a human resources solutions company. Like The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) selected Lockton Affinity as an “endorsed partner” for the AAO-Insurance Program, CEDR HR Solutions was selected as a human resources services partner. CEDR HR Solutions offers AAO members a free HR consultation, employee handbook evaluation, access to their HR Vault® software, and an [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2022-05-23T21:25:25+00:00May 23, 2022|Insurance tips, Risk management|

The Risks of Employment Litigation Against Your Practice and How to Prevent Claims

This article is the first of a two-part series on Employment Litigation Risks guest written by CEDR HR Solutions, a human resources solutions company. Like The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) selected Lockton Affinity as an “endorsed partner” for the AAO-Insurance Program, CEDR HR Solutions was selected as AAO’s human resources services partner. CEDR HR Solutions offers AAO members a free HR consultation, employee handbook evaluation, access to their HR [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2022-05-23T21:15:05+00:00May 23, 2022|AAO insurance claims, Practice insurance, Risk management|

Common Claim Risks Orthodontists May Face

There are many situations in your personal and professional life in which insurance can be helpful. While all these situations may not occur in your life, the odds of them occurring and the financial burden they can cause make purchasing insurance worthwhile. Common claim risks orthodontists may face include: You experience a critical injury or death A fire or flood damages the practice you own An employee or guest is [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2022-04-11T20:11:15+00:00April 11, 2022|AAO insurance claims, Risk management|

Preventing Employment Practices Claims—Practice Owner Protection

Employment practices refers to the part of your business that deals with hiring, firing and everyday workplace interactions. Employment practices liability claims alleging workplace discrimination or sexual harassment are increasingly common. To protect your business, it’s important to understand the different types of employment practices claims. Here is a deeper dive into 4 common employment practices liability claims and how to protect against them. Types of Employment Practices Claims: Hostile [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2022-01-20T16:33:39+00:00January 20, 2022|AAO insurance claims, Practice insurance, Risk management|

5 Ways to Help Prevent Cyber Attacks at Orthodontic Practices

Over the past year, cyber attacks against practices in healthcare-related fields increased by 55%, impacting more than 26 million Americans1. This increase paired with the average cost per breached record of $499 can be worrisome for orthdontists2. To help prevent cyber attacks at orthodontic practices, try these 5 strategies: 5 Ways to Help Prevent Cyber Attacks at Orthodontic Practices — #1: Utilize multi-factor authentication To provide you with additional layers [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2025-07-09T19:24:29+00:00October 14, 2021|Practice insurance, Risk management|

Practice Owner Protection: Understanding Business Overhead Expense Insurance for Orthodontists

Building, growing and operating a successful orthodontic practice is no easy feat. Not only did you commit to your education to become an orthodontist, you made a commitment to opening your own practice and all that it entails. Now that your practice is running successfully, you have a lot of responsibility for the business that you’ve grown—for your patients, your staff, your property and your finances. After all that work [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2025-07-09T20:06:19+00:00August 9, 2021|Practice insurance, Risk management|

Common Cyber Attacks Threatening Orthodontic Practices

Cyber Attacks Threatening Orthodontic Practices Over the past year, cyber attacks against practices in healthcare-related fields increased by 55%, impacting more than 26 million Americans1. This increase paired with the average cost per breached record of $499 can be worrisome for orthdontists2. Because your practice collects personally identifiable information from patients, including minors, you may have one of the highest risk databases in healthcare. This information can include social security [...]

By Lockton Affinity|2025-07-09T19:39:22+00:00June 10, 2021|Insurance tips, Practice insurance, Risk management|

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