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Category: Hospitals

Updated VBAC Guidelines Released by ACOG

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) continues to recommend that a trial of labor after a c-section (TOLAC) be offered only at facilities that have immediately available resources for emergency cesarean deliveries.

MLMIC’s Q3 Financials Show Strength and Stability

MLMIC’s Q3 financials show continued strength and stability for New York’s leading medical liability insurer. In a constantly changing insurance marketplace, it is reassuring to know that MLMIC is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.

Recent Insolvencies Speak to the Risks of Insuring with an RRG

Physicians in NYS may experience problems, distractions and disruptions if insured by an RRG that has been declared insolvent. As a service to our policyholders, we are providing information that describes what to expect if your RRG is declared insolvent.

Case Studies: Impact of Inadequate Staffing and Deviations From Standard of Care

The November 2017 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies involving inadequate staffing and deviations from the standard of care.

MLMIC Updates FAQs With Latest on Berkshire Hathaway Transaction

In an effort to keep our policyholders up to date on the Berkshire Hathaway transaction, and to address questions we often get on our hotline, we have updated the information on the FAQs.

NYSDOH Adopts Emergency Regulation to Allow Facilities to Become Designated Caregivers under the Medical Marijuana Program

Effective October 5, 2017, the Department of Health adopted an emergency regulation to allow certain types of facilities to become designated caregivers for patients who are certified to receive medical marijuana under New York State’s Medical Marijuana Program.

Peer Review Is Cornerstone of MLMIC’s Underwriting Philosophy

Did you know that – unlike other carriers in New York’s medical malpractice marketplace –MLMIC’s entire underwriting and claims process is overseen and guided by physician peer review? Whether reviewing a prospective policyholder’s new application or performing a review of an existing policyholder’s underwriting record, physician peer review is the cornerstone of MLMIC’s underwriting philosophy.

MLMIC’s Fall 2017 Dateline Newsletter Is Available Online

The Fall 2017 issue of Dateline provides a number of resources, including recommendations on proper use of patient portals and cautions related to responding to unflattering online reviews.

MLMIC’s Q2 Financials Show Strength and Stability

MLMIC’s Q2 financials show continued strength and stability for New York’s leading medical liability insurer. In a constantly changing insurance marketplace, it is reassuring to know that MLMIC is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.

MLMIC Hotline Offers 24/7 Legal Support

MLMIC is pleased to offer a hotline for legal support 24/7. Policyholders can access this important service via phone or email.