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Category: Dentists

How to Prepare for “I-STOP” Mandatory E-Prescribing

Mandatory e-prescribing of all prescription medication, controlled substances and non-controlled substances, takes effect in New York State on March 27, 2016. All practitioners need to be familiar with the requirements of this law.

We’re Always Here to Help

How do you know what impacts your own practice of medicine and dentistry? How do you continue to manage risks and expenses?

New York State Adds Dentists’ Offices to Sites Regulated by Telemedicine Law

Governor Cuomo has approved a bill that adds dentists’ offices to the sites that are included in New York’s state law regulating telemedicine.

Risk Management Tips: Promoting Communication Between the Referring and the Consulting Dentists

Dental practices should develop protocols for tracking consultations, including patient compliance, and documenting conversations between referring and consulting dentists. In addition, patients’ dental records should reflect referral compliance (or non-compliance) and include related correspondence.

Spring 2015 Issue of Dental Dateline Now Online!

The Spring 2015 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – is available for reading now on our website.

5 Traits to Look for in Your Insurer’s Claims Department

The knowledge and expertise of claims department staff is critical when it comes to professional claim handling and obtaining favorable outcomes in New York State.

MLMIC Is Now on LinkedIn!

In addition to subscribing to our Blog Digest emails and following us on Twitter, you can now follow MLMIC on LinkedIn!

5 Percent Dividend Announced for All MLMIC Policyholders!

MLMIC’s Board of Directors recently approved a 5 percent dividend for all MLMIC policyholders insured as of May 1, 2015.

UPDATE: One Year Delay for E-Prescribing

On Friday, March 13, Governor Cuomo signed a one-year extension of the e-prescribing mandate that will require all prescriptions to be submitted electronically.

4 Strategies to Increase Patient Safety and Reduce Risk

In recognition of National Patient Safety Awareness Week, we encourage all our insureds to identify ways to improve patient safety and reduce risk.