Publications & Resources

A new study shows that as the day progresses, physicians are more likely to defer discussion of cancer screening, and these findings indicate that “this could potentially result in suboptimal care.”

At MLMIC’s Spring Network Meetings in nearly a dozen locations across New York during May and June, we’ll review a summary of million-dollar claims and offer strategies to reduce the risks to your organization.

Researchers recently measured physician knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and found that doctors lack specific understanding of the issues and barriers patients encounter. Because of these knowledge gaps, physicians may fail to comply with the ADA and contribute to persisting inequities in care.

MLMIC’s Million Dollar Claims report presents an analysis of claims that closed during 2013 through 2017 and resulted in payments of $1 million or more. The goal was to determine the issues and commonalities of those losses in order to proactively mitigate high-exposure risks for our insureds.

MLMIC is pleased to announce the release of its latest online Risk Management CME program, Proactive Risk Management Follow-Up Program VIII. Those who complete the program can qualify for both premium credit and CME credits and may become eligible for the NYS “free” excess insurance program.

Drug diversion creates threats to patient safety, puts employee health and safety at risk and potentially damages the organization’s reputation and financial well-being.

Characterizing prescription errors as “relatively common but preventable,” The Pharmaceutical Journal has published recommendations for preventing the mistakes, which can represent threats to patient safety.

MLMIC is proud to sponsor the 2019 Healthcare Financial Management Association and New York Medical Group Management Association joint conference on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford, New York.

After gathering data from 10,000 patients researchers found that 48.6% of patients experienced a problem, and over 30% of those “did not always feel comfortable speaking up.” The study has implications for overall patient safety and satisfaction.

The Spring 2019 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes many resources, including information about physician liability for the actions of others, the consequences of improper delegation and management of negative online reviews.