Publications & Resources
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
Guidance on Using Telemedicine for Coronavirus
Physicians are reminded to adhere to New York State policy when delivering telehealth services for coronavirus.
Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors
ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.
MLMIC and HANYS Offer Webinar on Use of Social Media in Healthcare
Join MLMIC and HANYS on Tuesday, March 24, at noon for a complimentary webinar on optimizing the benefits of social media and managing risks associated with the use of these platforms.
Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
MLMIC Partners with CRICO Strategies to Boost Data Analytics Capabilities
Through a new partnership with CRICO Strategies, MLMIC will now be able to expand the capabilities of MLMIC Analytics, including delivery of more robust risk management analyses, educational programs and industry reports.
As Top Targets for Hackers, Healthcare Organizations Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting PHI
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.
In response to a rise in coronavirus cases, OCR has issued an announcement reminding physicians and healthcare organizations about the ways that patient information may be shared under HIPAA.
FDA Identifies Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Widely-Used Patient Monitoring Device
The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.
ISMP Releases Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards for 2020
ISMP says its list of “Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards” should be addressed when developing a 2020 medication safety improvement plan.
Reducing the Demands of Patient Portal Messages
New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.