Publications & Resources
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
New Idea for EHRs: Let Patients “Set the Agenda”
MLMIC supports exploring ways to reduce the barriers that computers in exam rooms may introduce into the physician patient relationship. Actively engaging patients in the process of incorporating their health concerns into the EHR may be beneficial to both the patient and the provider.
Doctors Tell Medscape How They Survived Being Sued
While there’s no getting around the intense emotions involved in being sued, a solid support system makes a big difference. This includes not only family, friends and colleagues but also skilled legal counsel.
MLMIC Announces Release of Its Updated Proactive Basic Risk Management Course
MLMIC has released an updated version of its Proactive Basic Risk Management Course as part of its ongoing commitment help physicians and other healthcare professionals improve the quality of patient care and reduce potential liability exposure in their practices.
The Relationship Between Patient Safety Indicators and Medical Malpractice
The use of patient safety indicators provides a useful tool for examining preventable causes of potential patient injury and an opportunity to improve the quality of patient care and reduce the exposure to claims of malpractice.
New Albany Report Updates Policyholders About Second Half of NYS Legislative Session
As the New York State Legislature enters the second half of the 2017 legislative session, MLMIC has released a second issue of The Albany Report.
MLMIC’s Spring 2017 Network Meetings Continue Through June
With a focus on risk management education, this year’s Spring Network Meetings address “2017 Healthcare Law Review.” Physicians, medical directors, facility risk managers, office practice administrators, nursing, staff and other healthcare professionals can still register for the six remaining meetings held across the state.
CDC Releases New Guidelines to Prevent Surgical Infections
The CDC estimates that half of surgical site infections (SSIs) are preventable with evidence-based strategies. MLMIC urges all insureds to familiarize themselves with the CDC recommendations.
MLMIC Board of Directors Elects New Chairman and New President
At MLMIC’s Board of Directors Meeting on May 3, Dr. Robert Menotti affirmed his retirement as President and Chairman of the Company. Subsequently, the Board elected Dr. James Reed to serve as Chairman and Dr. John Lombardo to serve as President.
MLMIC Launches Publication to Report on Regulatory Developments
A new MLMIC publication, The Albany Report, is intended to enhance this advocacy by providing policyholders with a concise, insiders’ view of pending legislative, regulatory and political developments that have an impact on the NYS medical malpractice insurance marketplace.
MLMIC to Host Spring 2017 Network Meetings Across NYS
MLMIC is holding its spring Network Meetings throughout May and June in multiple locations across the state. These programs are designed to provide risk management education to our insured physicians, medical directors, facility risk managers, office practice administrators, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.