Preventative Strategies. Proactive Solutions.

Medical Risk Institute (MRI) educates and advises medical practices how to improve compliance and mitigate risk. We understand where liability risks originate, and proactively guide physicians to reduce or remove these risks.

Our mission is to continuously identify emerging liability threats for physician groups and hospitals, and provide education and counsel to defuse them.

We believe physicians can protect themselves from legal challenges and liability claims through preventive tactics, ongoing education, and collaborative counsel.


4 Reasons to Engage MRI

  1. Focused on surgeons and specialists. Whether in a solo, group, employed, or academic medical setting, surgical and medical specialists have a unique set of liability issues. Unlike “generalist” firms, MRI maintains a deep understanding of these issues, and how to prevent or resolve them.We primarily serve the specialties of orthopaedics, aesthetic and plastic surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, and neurosurgery.
  2. Founded by a nationally-recognized, subject matter expert. When you engage MRI, you engage a national thought leader who has educated and counseled thousands of physicians and administrators nationwide. Michael J. Sacopulos, JD is sought after for his deep knowledge of professional liability, patient privacy, security, and compliance issues.
  3. Packaged solutions. Our Compliance Package and HIPAA Package deliver complete solutions, for one flat fee. They include – policies, procedures, training, counsel, and ongoing phone support.
  4. Predictable prices. We offer flat-rate, subscription style pricing. This allows clients to feel comfortable contacting us any time, for any reason, without the concern of receiving an unexpected bill. We offer hourly rates as well.