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Category: Physicians
Policyholders: Excess Insurance Renewals Due Prior to July 1
MLMIC will be sending Section 18 excess insurance renewal notices to policyholders May 1. Renewal applications are due prior to July 1 and may be submitted through MLMIC’s secure policyholder portal. Excess insurance provides an important layer of insurance protection to policyholders.
New York Health IT Symposium to Address EHR Risk Management
Designed for physicians from all specialties, the New York Health Information Technology Symposium on April 28 will examine issues with EHR technology. The event qualifies physicians for 5 CME credits.
HANYS and MLMIC Collaborate to Improve Patient Safety
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) and MLMIC are collaborating to conduct an in-depth analysis of claims data. This effort will explore potential linkages between patient safety protocols, patient health outcomes and adverse events.
Diederich Data: New York Has Highest Per Capita Medical Malpractice Payout
New York is among only three states with total medical malpractice payouts exceeding $300 million in 2017. In addition, its total payout of $617,973,000 earns it the distinction as the state with the highest per capita payout ($313) in the nation.
MLMIC to Host Spring 2018 Network Meetings Across NYS
In Network Meetings at multiple locations across New York during April, May and June, MLMIC will present a risk management perspective on “Managing Your Social Media Presence.” CME credits are available.
MLMIC to Be a Part of the NYSOMS Regional Convention
At the upcoming New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) Regional Osteopathic Convention (ROC-NY), MLMIC legal and risk management experts will be presenting on two topics: one related to litigation and the other to social media.
MLMIC’s Spring 2018 Dateline Newsletter Available Now Online
The Spring 2018 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes resources on topics like EHR metadata, noncompliant patients, medical marijuana and hand-off communication.
ECRI Releases its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns
Diagnostic error, opioid safety and care coordination top ECRI Institute’s 2018 list of “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations.”
Computers in Exam Rooms May Hinder Effective Communication
Computers in patient exam rooms have become commonplace in healthcare, but they may be perceived by both physicians and patients as a barrier to effective communication.
MLMIC’s 2017 Annual Report Now Available
As noted in our 2017 Annual Report, MLMIC continues to put policyholders first in a fiscally responsible and diligent manner. As a result, the Company is well positioned to respond to both the challenges and opportunities that come with New York’s medical malpractice insurance environment