September 22, 2016
Pressures in Medical Field Limit Time Clinicians Have to Consider Diagnoses
Providing physicians with more “thinking time” and space for decision making may assist them in determining the appropriate diagnosis.
Category: Physicians
September 22, 2016
Providing physicians with more “thinking time” and space for decision making may assist them in determining the appropriate diagnosis.
September 14, 2016
The Joint Commission (JC) has updated its 2011 memo regarding texting orders. It now allows for the immediate use of texting for medical orders providing certain criteria are met.
September 7, 2016
Efforts are underway by companies who create EHRs to design and implement health IT systems that produce more targeted and relevant alerts to decrease alert fatigue, while still providing beneficial warnings.
August 30, 2016
Given recent press comparing us and our major competitor in New York, it is reassuring to know that as New York’s leading medical liability insurer MLMIC is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.
August 24, 2016
Shortened hospital stays may be causing patients to be released from the hospital too early, resulting in increased rates of rehospitalization and death, according to a new study.
August 19, 2016
The CDC is offering six opportunities for you to learn more about sepsis from the new Vital Signs report and show your support during September in honor of Sepsis Awareness Month.
August 3, 2016
MLMIC’s newest online risk management CME modules explore issues and risks associated with high exposure liability claims.
July 27, 2016
Treating friends and relatives as patients can lead to malpractice litigation. What can you do to protect yourself and ensure patient safety? Our most recent Case Review includes some suggestions.
July 22, 2016
As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.
July 18, 2016
We want you to be among the first to know our latest good news: MLMIC has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.