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Category: Hospitals
New York State Sepsis Initiative Reduces Pediatric Death Risk by 40%
Researchers have found that completion of a sepsis protocol within one hour decreases the odds of death by 40%. However, the finding holds only if the entire protocol is completed in an hour.
Clarification of Ability to Make Assignments of Cash Consideration
MLMIC has always recognized that eligible policyholders have the right outside the plan of conversion to assign their right to receive their allocable share of the cash consideration. MLMIC will honor any properly drafted and signed assignments that it receives from eligible policyholders on a timely basis.
MSCQ and MLMIC Collaborate on “Social Media in Healthcare” Lecture
On Wednesday, August 15, the Medical Society of the County of Queens (MSCQ) is hosting “Social Media in Healthcare,” presented in collaboration with MLMIC as part of the MSCQ Office Practice Lecture Series.
In the proposed transaction with Berkshire Hathaway, MLMIC announces an important clarification on the description of the extraordinary dividend to NICO.
Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions Save Lives and Money
According to new data, hospital-acquired condition reduction efforts resulted in an 8% decrease in events, $2.9 billion in savings and the prevention of about 8,000 deaths.
New Albany Report: Conclusion of 2018 New York State Legislative Session
MLMIC has released a new edition of The Albany Report to help physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers understand the impact of the most recent Legislative session on their practice in New York State.
Case Studies Show How Lack of Communication Can Impact Patient Care
The Summer 2018 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting the role of provider communication in dealing with noncompliant patients and making timely diagnoses.
Clarification to Consent Form Instructions in Policyholder Information Statement
MLMIC announces an important clarification on where to send the designation by an eligible policyholder for a policy administrator or EPLIP employer to receive cash consideration upon approval of the proposed transaction with Berkshire Hathaway.
MLMIC and HANYS Offer Webinar on Hospitalist’s Role in Coordination of Care
Enrollment is currently open for the next MLMIC-HANYS webinar, “The Hospitalist’s Role in Effective Coordination of Care,” on July 18. This 60-minute complimentary webinar will describe how a well-designed and implemented hospitalist program helps physicians and facilities provide optimum patient care and reduce potential liability risk.
MLMIC Distributes Policyholder Information Statement on Berkshire Hathaway Transaction
MLMIC is pleased to report that it has prepared and distributed a Policyholder Information Statement to Record Date Policyholders with detailed information about the proposed conversion and acquisition by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.