Publications & Resources

The FDA has updated guidance on which medical devices are regulated by the agency.

The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

A recent study attributed over half of adverse events associated with surgical care to cognitive error. The study’s authors identified opportunities to enhance patient safety, including training staff to recognize common mental pitfalls.

HANYS and MLMIC invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 25, at noon for a webinar titled “Top Risks of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.” Registration is open to both HANYS members and non-members.

MSSNY updates physicians on emergency regulations issued by the New York State Department of Health with regard to granting medical exemptions from immunizations.