"Avoid lawsuits beyond all things," observed French philosopher, Jean de la Bruyere.  "They pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property."  Or, as his countryman Francois Rabelais put it:  "Misery is the company of lawsuits."  A conclusion that is still sound 500 years later!  So, what are your alternatives?

 Require mediation of any employee, patient, or other third party dispute.  Write this condition into your employment agreements, patient releases, and contracts.   Use this common sense approach to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.

     If you are already mired in a lawsuit and there is bad blood between your side and the other, consider bringing in an outside negotiator.
An independent negotiator can often bring the parties
to a prompt and fair resolution.

     Special thanks to those of you in the health care business who took time this summer to continue educating me about the needs of hospitals and health care groups.  I  look forward to returning your courtesies and to working with you to reduce -- perhaps even eliminate -- claims that increase health care costs and send our best doctors packing.

     My sincere thanks also to those of you who have kindly referred me to your colleagues and clients.  Your trust and confidence is something I intend to earn, and reciprocate, repeatedly.

Cordially,

 
Beville                                Prevent Claims, LLC