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Category: Hospitals
MLMIC, HANYS and FAKS to Host 2019 Healthcare Law Review Webinar on November 14
MLMIC, HANYS and FAKS will host a complimentary webinar on November 14 on regulatory and legal developments related to healthcare delivery in New York State.
New Cybersecurity Protocol for New York State Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare organizations in New York State may need additional cybersecurity safeguards in order to meet new requirements under the SHIELD Act.
CMS Now Requires Hospitals to Implement Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
In an effort to address the high number of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions issued annually, CMS now mandates that all hospitals implement antibiotic stewardship programs.
FDA Releases Guidelines on Regulation of Medical Software
The FDA has updated guidance on which medical devices are regulated by the agency.
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.
CMS No Longer Requires ASCs to Have Written Agreements to Transfer Patients
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.
MLMIC and NYSSOS will host statewide CME events in October, November and December on reducing nerve injuries resulting from joint replacement surgery.
MLMIC’s Fall 2019 Dateline Newsletter Available Online Now
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.
Addressing the Diabetes Prevention Knowledge Gap
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.”
Webinar Reminder: Top Risks of the Ambulatory Surgery Center
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.