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Category: Hospitals

Talk Studio: Integrating Nurse Practitioners Into Medical Practices

A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” details factors—such as documentation, credentials and registration—physicians should keep in mind when collaborating with nurse practitioners.

Risk Management Tip: Documentation Considerations for EHR Open Notes

Considering increased patient access to their own health information, the following strategies can help physicians promote patient understanding of and engagement with their EHR.

Coping with Patient Bias

MLMIC outlines considerations for physicians when encountering discrimination such as ageism, gender bias and racism.

Talk Studio: Use of Electronic Signatures in Healthcare Settings

In a new episode of “Talk Studio,” MLMIC attorneys discuss the common acceptance of e-signatures in medical record documentation, plus exceptions where handwritten signatures are still required.

Strategies to Reduce Physician EHR Burden

The growing emphasis on the EHR places a greater documentation burden on physicians, contributing to stress and burnout. MLMIC examines strategies to improve EHR workflow.

HANYS Webinar: Current Medical Professional Liability Trends and Anticipated Changes

This March 9 webinar, presented by HANYS, will discuss current trends in medical professional liability.

Opportunities for Physicians to Promote Health Equity

While healthcare providers alone cannot erase health inequities, they can make a significant impact in advancing access to care and better health outcomes for all patient populations.

Maintaining Professional Patient Relationships

The physician-patient relationship plays a central role in medical care. Here are several recommendations for building trust and addressing challenges both online and in-person.

Talk Studio: Telephone Triage by Nurses

A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on telephone triage by nurses.

How the 2022-23 Proposed Executive Budget Impacts Medical Liability and Healthcare in New York

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the 2022-23 New York State Executive Budget.