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Michael J. Sacopulos
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Michael J. Sacopulos
Michael J. Sacopulos is the CEO of Medical Risk Institute (MRI). Medical Risk Institute provides proactive counsel to the healthcare community to identify where liability risks originate, and to reduce or remove these risks.
Michael brings to Sacopulos, Johnson & Sacopulos an impressive set of legal skills based on his solid knowledge in risk and medical malpractice, healthcare law, litigation and social media.
He was selected as the 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law for Indiana by “Best “Lawyers.” Michael won the 2012 Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award for MGMA.
Michael serves as the Executive Vice President of the Aesthetic Stem Cell Society. He has written for Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg and many publications for the medical profession. He is a frequent national speaker. In 2018, Michael published “Tweets, Likes, and Liabilities: Online and Electronic Risk to the Healthcare Professional”. Michael also serves as co-host of American Association for Physician Leadership’s “SoundPractice” podcast which focuses on the business of medicine.
Education
Michael earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1994, at the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, Cum laude.
Prior to getting his doctorate degree, Michael attended Harvard College, London School of Economics and Political Science, Graduate Program in Economic History, from 1991-1992 and attended Harvard University, in June of 1991, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, Magna cum laude.
Published Articles - Written by Michael J. Sacopulos
https://www.sacopulos.com/author/michael-j-sacopulos/
Michael delivers practical information and fresh perspectives for physician leaders and those running healthcare systems into a prestigious and knowledgeable expert currently writing as a freelance writer educating clientele about Online Defamation, and Medical Malpractic. Read more of Michael's professional advice and knowledge today: https://www.sacopulos.com/author/michael-j-sacopulos/
SoundPractice Podcast
https://www.soundpracticepodcast.com/
SoundPractice, hosted by the American Association for Physician Leadership®, delivers practical information and fresh perspectives for physician leaders and those running healthcare systems. Physician advocates Michael Sacopulos, JD (healthcare attorney, author, speaker) and Cheryl Toth, MBA (business writer, speaker - former practice consultant and healthcare tech executive) bring you the best thought leaders, crisp humor, and pithy tips to help your healthcare organization thrive.
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Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, Magna cum laude
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London School of Economics and Political Science
Graduate Program, Economic History, 1991-1992
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Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum laude
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- Listed as 2010 Indiana Rising Stars, Indiana Super Lawyers, February 2010 issue.
- Listed as a Super Lawyer in Indiana 2008 and 2009 for Corporate Law, Indiana Business, June 2008 and 2009.
- Listed in 2009 and 2010 as a Best Lawyers in America For Corporate Law.
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- Indiana, American, and Federal Bar Associations
- The Terre Haute Bar Association
- The State Bar of Indiana
- The United States Court of Claims
- The Federal District Courts for the Northern District of Indiana
- The Federal District Courts for the Southern District of Indiana
- The Terre Haute Bar Association Representative to the Indiana State Bar
- Indiana Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
- American Judicature Society
- Phi Delta Phi
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association<>
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- Speaker at ADAM 22nd Annual Meeting “Risks in the Digital Age”, “Four Breaches and a Funeral” March 19-21st, 2014, Denver, CO.
- Speaker at MGMA/St. Louis Chapter “Scoring a Perfect 10: The Routine Your Practice Needs to Perform to Avoid Trouble” March 12th, 2014, St. Louis, MO.
- Speaker at Price Vision Group Annual Meeting on the topics of: “Keeping the Bad People Away”, “Minimizing Risks Associated with Electronic Medical Records” November 9th, 2013 in Carmel, Indiana.
- Speaker at Mississippi MGMA Annual Meeting on the topic of: “New Rules and Risks: Dealing with the Final Omnibus Rule, EHRs, and Other Things That Keep You Up at Night” November 8th, 2013.
- Speaker at ASHRM (American Society for Health Care Risk Management) on the topic of: “The Weakest Link: Managing Risk from Business Associates” October 27th-30th, 2013.
- Speaker at AAFPRS (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Annual Fall Meeting on the topics of: “What You and Your Staff Need to Know about E-Mailing and Texting with Your Patients”, “What are the Warning Signs of Embezzlement and Fraud”, “New Requirements for Business Associates”, “Panel: Legal Matters” October 19th-21st, 2013.
- Webinar on the topic of “Marketing to Patients Part I and II”, October 17th & 24th, 2013.
- Webinar on the topic of “HIPAA: Your Responsibilities and Risks Dramatically Increase on September 23rd…Are you Ready?” September 12th, 2013.
- Speaker at Greenway User Conference on the topic of: “Minimizing Your Risks from Photocopiers to Hackers”August 23rd-24th, 2013.
- Speaker at Vermillion-Parke Community Health Center on the topic of: “Minimizing Risks Associated with EHRs” August 21st, 2013.
- Webinar for ADAM (Association of Dermatology Administrators/Managers) on the topic of “HIPAA: Your Responsibilities and Risks Dramatically Increase on September 23rd…Are you Ready?” August 21st, 2013
- Speaker at the 9th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Conference on the topics of “Strategies to Leverage Patient Reviews”, “Dealing with Patients who Want to Haggle”, “Patient Reward Program”, “Staff Incentives and Pinterest: What you Need to Know”, “Difficult Patients, Dangerous Employees, and Harmful Colleagues” June 26th-30th, 2013.
- Speaker at AllMeds User Conference on the topic of “Audits by Office for Civil Rights” May 31st-June 2nd, 2013.