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Category: Hospitals
New Risk Management CME Module: High Exposure Liability
MLMIC’s newest online risk management CME modules explore issues and risks associated with high exposure liability claims.
Treating Family and Friends: A Risk Management Perspective
Treating friends and relatives as patients can lead to malpractice litigation. What can you do to protect yourself and ensure patient safety? Our most recent Case Review includes some suggestions.
Effective July 22, 2016, a 7-day Limit for Initial Opioid Prescriptions
As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.
MLMIC Agrees to Join Berkshire Hathaway Family of Companies
We want you to be among the first to know our latest good news: MLMIC has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
MLMIC Offers CME for Physician Assistants
Online risk management CME programs for MLMIC-insured physician assistants include the basic and follow-up programs, as well as individual modules on a variety of topics.
Financial Relief for Physician Policyholders in 2016
MLMIC will not raise rates for physician policyholders this year. In addition, it announces credits for the 20% dividend and expands claims-free discount program.
2016 Risk Management Seminar To Be Held September 23
Risk management seminar reminders from MLMIC: the date for the 2016 seminar will be September 23, and past lectures are available online.
Summer 2016 Case Review Now Available
Both case studies in the Summer 2016 edition of Case Review involve ramifications of treating family members and close friends.
We’re pleased to share with you that our prestigious network of partnerships continues to grow! The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is now an official MLMIC partner.
Handwashing Policies in Healthcare Settings Ought to Include Patients
Hand hygiene for healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is a valuable strategy to reduce the spread of infection. But what about patients’ hand hygiene?