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Category: Physicians

New Risk Management CME Module Addresses Challenges in the Physician-Patient Relationship

MLMIC’s newest risk management CME module helps physicians navigate the doctor-patient relationship. The program addresses patient behaviors that can negatively affect care and offers steps that can be taken to enhance the patient experience.

2017 Risk Management Seminar To Be Held in Syracuse September 15

MLMIC’s Annual Risk Management Seminar features the foremost experts in the healthcare industry on current trends and topics essential to ongoing, effective risk management.

Medication Dosing Errors Continue to Rise in the U.S.

A recent report, published in the Journal of Toxicology, found that people in the United States are making errors in dosing medications at home. Healthcare providers should be cognizant of the need for patient and caregiver education in the proper administration of both prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

Hospitals Authorized to Allow Patients to Self-Administer Medical Marijuana During Stay

NYS Department of Health (DOH) regulations allow patients to self-administer medical marijuana in the facility during their hospital stay. Facilities that allow patients to self-administer any medications should ensure that all aspects of the regulation are included in their policies and procedures.

Most Frequently Asked Questions About the Berkshire Hathaway Transaction

Policyholders have reacted to the Berkshire Hathaway agreement with enthusiasm and questions that we receive are typically about the transaction’s timing, payout, next steps and notices.

Summer 2017 Case Review Now Available

The Summer 2017 edition of Case Review – a review of case studies for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is now available for reading online.

Media Reports Major Medical Malpractice Insurance Carrier Ousts CEO

Media reports indicate that New York State has ousted the CEO of the state’s second largest medical malpractice insurance carrier. Although dramatic changes like this may give the appearance of instability in the entire market, MLMIC assures policyholders that their coverage is not at risk and MLMIC continues to demonstrate sound financial condition.

New Albany Report: Results of 2017 NYS Legislative Session

The newest edition of The Albany Report arrives on the heels of a NYS legislative session that included some surprises and disappointments for the medical malpractice insurance market.

DFS Approves MLMIC Rates for 2017, Including No MD Base Rate Change

MLMIC is pleased to announce that DFS approval of MLMIC’s 2017 rates means that base rates remain unchanged for all physician policyholders for July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2018. DFS also approved a number of specialty class changes and a small adjustment to how entity rates are calculated.

New Risk Management CME Module: Back Disorders

New risk management CME module – “Back Disorders: Claims Data in the United States” – explores issues and risks associated with the diagnosis and treatment of back disorders.