Overland Park, Kansas — February 13, 2026 — Preferred Physicians Medical (PPM), industry-leading provider of professional liability insurance for anesthesia practices, is proud to announce that Paul Lefebvre, JD has been appointed Associate Editor of PPM’s flagship risk management publication, Anesthesia & the Law.
Paul currently serves as a Lead Claims Professional & Risk Advisor. His contributions to PPM include the development of high impact educational patient safety resources, state and national presentations, and authored content supporting patient safety and anesthesia professionals across the country.
Paul is known for his ability to communicate complex legal, patient safety, risk management issues and strategies clearly and effectively—qualities that make him an ideal fit for an editorial leadership role. As Associate Editor, he will help guide the publication’s content strategy, contribute expert commentary, and collaborate closely with the editorial team to ensure the newsletter continues to deliver timely, insightful, and practical patient safety and risk management guidance to PPM’s insureds.
“Paul’s dedication to advancing patient safety and supporting our insureds is evident in everything he does. His expanded role on the editorial team is a natural extension of his commitment to excellence,” said Brian Thomas, Vice President of Claims & Risk Management for Preferred Physicians Medical.
PPM congratulates Paul on this significant and well earned professional achievement and looks forward to the continued impact of his expertise through Anesthesia & the Law.
For more information see:
https://www.asahq.org/-/media/sites/asahq/files/public/advocating-for-you/asa_spa_communication_012726.pdf