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Why Insurer Financials Matter to Policyholders

Many companies sell medical professional liability insurance (MPLI) at deeply discounted rates. And while this may provide immediate relief to the insureds, the financials of these companies can be a cause of concern.

Mandatory Electronic Prescribing Deadline Poses Concerns for Some Hospitals and Providers

MLMIC posts information on its blog to assist policyholders in complying with the e-prescribing mandate. In addition, we want to share with you a new article about the challenges New York providers face regarding the pending implementation date.

Michael J. Schoppmann Joins MLMIC’s Service Company

MLMIC announces the appointment of Michael J. Schoppmann, Esq. as President of our service company subsidiary. Schoppmann’s long history of protecting doctors in New York State will contribute to the superior protection, sound defense and active risk management we offer all of our insureds.

New York Joins National Prescription Monitoring Program

The objective of the program is to prevent the improper procurement of prescriptions for controlled substances across state lines.

Mandatory E-Prescribing Waiver Applications Are Available

Applications for waivers to New York State’s mandatory electronic prescribing law are available ahead of the mandate’s March 27, 2016, start date.

MLMIC Policyholders to Receive 20 Percent Dividend

MLMIC’s Board of Directors has approved a 20 percent dividend for all MLMIC policyholders.

MLMIC’s Q3 Statement Shows Sound Financial Condition

Given recent stories about insurers exiting the New York market due to financial difficulties, it is reassuring to know that New York’s leading medical liability insurer is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.

How Quality Legal Counsel Makes a Difference in the Claims Process

From beginning to end, the claims process (which may or may not be resolved in a trial) is long and can be quite grueling. However, it can make a difference to have confidence that you’re in attentive and capable hands.

Are You Exposed if Your Insurer Becomes Insolvent?

The potential service disruption and financial loss caused by the closure of Health Republic Insurance of New York illustrates the importance of insolvency protection for all insurers (professional liability companies included).

Fall 2015 Edition of Dental Dateline Available Now Online!

We’ve released the Fall 2015 Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists.