COPIC Speakers Bureau

Welcome to the COPIC Speakers Bureau

As a resource to the health care community and news outlets, COPIC provides experts who are able to comment on a wide array of topics. 

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.

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

Steven A. Rubin
President and COO

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

Gerry Lewis-Jenkins

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.

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

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

  • Disability insurance
  • Investment planning
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement planning

Rick Ellis

Richard "Rick" R. Ellis, Jr.
Dir. of Employee Benefit Services, COPIC Financial

  • Colorado Medical Society's Member Benefit Plan
  • Employee benefits
    • Market analysis
    • Plan design

Nick 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

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.

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" Zimmer

Patricia "Pat" S. Zimmer
Director, Sales

  • Malpractice insurance 101
  • How to choose a malpractice insurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page last updated : April 18, 2007
Content last reviewed: April 18, 2007