December 2016

In November 1988, I joined the PRMS Underwriting Department as an Administrative Assistant and then later moved to the Claims Department. Whereas I had a general knowledge of psychiatry, as the years went by I learned more and more and my respect for this important profession grew.  Working in the Claims Department helped me gain a deep and sincere empathy for a psychiatrist fa ...

For the second year, I attended the Brooklyn Psychiatric Society Annual Fun Run, Walk and Meet event on Saturday, September 17th. As expected, the event was a tremendous success. It drew nearly 40 walkers and runners, and the weather at the Wingate High School Track in Brooklyn, NY was outstanding for a nice morning run. Among the attendees were psychiatrists, including residen ...

I joined the PRMS team two years ago in December 2014.  The role is one I have always hoped to find: brand development.  The scary part about joining this team?  I had spent most of my career in an entirely different industry with essentially no exposure to the intricacies of psychiatry and behavioral healthcare, let alone insurance! Mostly I had worked in marketing for variou ...

On Wednesday, November 9, Butler Hospital hosted its 2016 Signature Event, A Gallery Affair at the Providence Art Club. The evening celebrated Butler’s history and outstanding services it offers to the members of the Rhode Island community. As stated on the Butler Hospital Foundation website, Butler’s mission is not only to treat “people with psychiatric illnesses and substanc ...