Publications & Resources

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Category: Hospitals

Practices to Address Gaps in Preventative Patient Care

Healthcare experts report recent growth in patient care gaps. Providers can leverage patient engagement strategies to ensure adherence to routine care and screenings.

Standards and Liability, a Webinar by MLMIC and HANYS

On June 10, MLMIC risk management experts will join HANYS to present “Standards and Liability,” a webinar with risk management strategies to address aggressive patient behavior in the workplace.

Risk Management Tip: Managing Negative Online Reviews

Healthcare providers recognize that along with their practice websites, public websites and social media sites can be used as marketing tools to inform the public of their services. The online community, however, is then afforded an opportunity to respond, rate, and, at times, complain about those services. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

How the Approved State Budget Impacts New York’s Medical Professional Liability Insurance Market

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on how the 2021-2022 state budget impacts New York’s medical professional liability insurance market.

How to Address Pandemic-Related Patient Safety Threats

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Network’s annual perspective summarizes COVID-19’s impact on patient safety and strategies for addressing these evolving challenges.

Mitigating Risks Associated with Improper Performance

MLMIC’s analysis of chief medical factors associated with improper performance shows that multiple specialties are involved and different types of procedures are triggering lawsuits.

What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about the 21st Century Cures Act

Newly enacted provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act hold significant implications for our insureds and require healthcare providers to take steps that ensure compliance.

Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Good Samaritan and DNR Laws

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the Good Samaritan and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Laws.

Risk Management Tip: Security of Patient Information and Health Information Technology

With virtually all medical offices and healthcare facilities connected to the internet and using computer systems for the practice of medicine, maintaining the security of computers and other electronic devices is critical. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

MLMIC Insight: Leading Factors that Contribute to Claims in Healthcare

This MLMIC Insight highlights key factors that contribute to claims in healthcare and resources to mitigate risk related to these concerns.