Dr. Robert Pendrak Joins Skyview as Director, Multispecialty Risk Management Program

LIVINGSTON, NJ, JULY 12, 2007 - Dr. Robert Pendrak has joined Skyview Loss Prevention Services as Director of Skyview’s Multispecialty Risk Management Program. Dr. Pendrak has more than 25 years of combined experience in medical practice and insurance and risk management, including a variety of senior management positions with a national provider of medical professional liability coverage.

As Director of Skyview’s Multispecialty Risk Management Program, Dr. Pendrak will assist Skyview clients in identifying physician behaviors that impact the physician-patient relationship, and help alter those behaviors that can potentially lead to adverse patient outcomes and to claims and lawsuits. The program addresses issues applicable to physicians across all specialties practicing in a variety of settings, including hospitals, multispecialty clinics, offices, and ambulatory centers.

A graduate of Hahnemann Medical College, Dr. Pendrak completed his internship in Philadelphia, and his residency in Internal Medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also holds an MS in Healthcare Risk Management from Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois.

"We are extremely pleased and gratified that Dr. Pendrak has accepted a position with Skyview Loss Prevention Services," said Kenneth Schultz, MD, President of Skyview. "Dr. Pendrak brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and risk and claims management expertise to the table. His work in Quality Control and Patient Safety enhance his ability to provide expert advice to our clients."

Said Michael Gerardi, MD, Vice President of Skyview: "Dr. Pendrak understands the critical role that is played by an organization’s physician and medical support staff in improving patient safety and healthcare loss prevention. Healthcare entities who have staff committed to risk management can stop the trend of ever-increasing PLI premiums, especially if using complex alternative risk arrangements. Dr. Pendrak can teach the skills necessary to improve patient care, mitigate liability exposures and turn loss prevention into a profitable business strategy."

About Skyview Loss Prevention Services

Skyview Loss Prevention Services (Skyview) is a physician owned and managed consulting firm that offers loss prevention services to healthcare captives, risk retention groups, commercial carriers, and third-party administrators, and witness preparation counseling for medical malpractice defendants and their legal counsel. Visit www.skyviewmd.com or call 1-888-471-4799.

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