October 3, 2019
FDA Issues Warning About Serious Security Flaws in Critical Medical Devices
The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.
Category: Hospitals
October 3, 2019
The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.
October 2, 2019
CMS’s new “Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency and Burden Reduction” rule no longer requires ASCs to have a written agreement to transfer patients.
September 25, 2019
MLMIC and NYSSOS will host statewide CME events in October, November and December on reducing nerve injuries resulting from joint replacement surgery.
September 24, 2019
The Fall 2019 issue of Dateline is now available online. It includes a case study on risks of EHR changes/updates, a risk management tip on use of scribes and more.
September 18, 2019
A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine indicates a possible gap in primary care physician (PCP) understanding of “risk factors, diagnostic criteria and recommended management/prevention practices for prediabetes.”
September 11, 2019
MLMIC reminds policyholders about “Top Risks of the Ambulatory Surgery Center,” a free webinar offered with HANYS on Wednesday, September 25. Registration is open to both HANYS members and non-members.
September 4, 2019
A recent study attributed over half of adverse events associated with surgical care to cognitive error. The study’s authors identified opportunities to enhance patient safety, including training staff to recognize common mental pitfalls.
August 28, 2019
HANYS and MLMIC invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 25, at noon for a webinar titled “Top Risks of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.” Registration is open to both HANYS members and non-members.
August 21, 2019
MSSNY updates physicians on emergency regulations issued by the New York State Department of Health with regard to granting medical exemptions from immunizations.
August 19, 2019
MLMIC and MagnaCare will present “Hot Topics in Healthcare” on September 24 at the Long Island Marriott from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.