COPIC Speakers Bureau

Welcome to the COPIC Speakers Bureau

In addition to the numerous Risk Management educational seminars we provide and sponsor, COPIC also provides experts who are able to comment on a variety of topics as a resource to the health care community and news outlets.

There is no fee to use the COPIC Speakers Bureau, nor do any of our speakers charge a fee for their appearance. Contact the speaker directly to determine his or her availability for your event. Click on a name or photo below for a full profile.

Ted J. Clarke, M.D.
Chairman and CEO

COPIC's 3Rs Program -- an innovative approach to resolving claims and preserving the physician-patient relationship
COPIC's leadership and participation in patient safety initiatives
How to choose a malpractice insurer

Steven A. Rubin
President and COO

COPIC's A.M. Best Rating
How to assess an insurer's financial strength

Gerry Lewis-Jenkins, R.N., M.B.A.
Executive Vice President

COPIC's leadership and participation in patient safety initiatives
How to choose a malpractice insurer

Anne R. Cox, Esq.
General Counsel

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

George D. Dikeou, Esq.
Legislative Consultant

Bills before the Colorado and Nebraska legislatures related to medical liability
State court decisions related to medical liability

Mike Edwards, CFP, LUTCF
Director of Financial Services, COPIC Financial

Disability insurance
Investment planning
Life insurance
Retirement planning

Nicholas Ghiselli
Attorney, COPIC Legal Department

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Risk issues relating to the medical treatment of minors (Colorado and/or Nebraska)

Wendy Heckman, CIC, AAI, RPLU, AIC
Director, COPIC Financial

Business coverages
- Bonds
- Directors & Officers
- Errors & Omissions
- Employment practices
- Workers' compensation

Alan M. Lembitz, M.D.
Vice President, Risk Management

COPIC's leadership and participation in patient safety initiatives
Evidence-based strategies for reducing risk and enhancing patient safety

Patricia "Pat" S. Zimmer
Director, Sales

Malpractice insurance 101
How to choose a malpractice insurer