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Category: Hospitals

Registration Open for September 22 Webinar on Claims and Lessons Learned

The webinar hosted by MLMIC, HANYS and FAKS will help participants identify common causes of loss associated with malpractice claims in three high risk areas: diagnostic error, patient non-compliance and documentation.

“Hybrid Future” for Telehealth and In-Person Care Requires Thoughtful Integration of Technology

As the nature of healthcare delivery moves toward a hybrid blend of telehealth and in-person care, thoughtful policies and protocols must be created to preserve the physician-patient relationship.

The Impact of Racial and Gender Bias on Patient Safety in Hospital and Surgical Settings

To address gender and racial bias in the clinical setting, MLMIC encourages physicians to be aware of the disparities and take proactive measures to mitigate their impact on patient safety.

Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Industry, Including Vaccine Misinformation

We remain cognizant of the impact that COVID-19 has had on our insureds, their staff and their loved ones. We recognize the rising Delta variant and its impact upon communities with a high unvaccinated population and continue to battle vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

The Crisis of Physician Burnout During COVID-19

While caring for patients throughout the global healthcare crisis, physicians have put themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19 and dealt with a lack of resources and staff – all while taking care of, or in many cases, neglecting, their own mental health.

Responding to Online Reviews and Social Media Posts

These strategies will help physicians identify and respond to negative social media reviews in an appropriate manner, while continuing to provide optimum care to patients.

Q&A: Can Providers Refuse to Treat Patients Who Are Unvaccinated Against COVID-19?

What are providers’ options when patients refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine? The law firm of Fager Amsler Keller & Schoppmann, LLC, informs providers about what they can, should and should not do in the face of such a situation.

Talk Studio: 2021 Legislative Impacts on New York Physicians and Hospitals

Episode 2 of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on legislative developments that impact medical liability and medical practice in New York.

Q&A: Expired Pandemic-Related Executive Orders

This Q&A shares legal perspective on expired pandemic-related executive orders pertaining to healthcare delivery in New York State.

MLMIC Launches Content Hub for New York Physicians and Healthcare Organizations

The MLMIC website hosts hundreds of free online resources for both policyholders and the broader medical community. Now, all of those resources – including the MLMIC blog – are part of the MLMIC Insider.