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Category: Physicians
MSSNY Offers COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for New York Physicians
The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) has assembled a number of critical resources for New York physicians as they care for patients during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Cuomo Executive Order Grants Immunity to Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Emergency
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an Executive Order granting immunity to healthcare providers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s MLMIC’s statement on its meaning and significance.
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.
What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
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.