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Category: Physicians

MLMIC to Provide Section 18 Excess Insurance Previously Written by HPIC

MLMIC will now write and provide the Section 18 excess insurance previously written and provided by Healthcare Professionals Insurance Company (HPIC).

MLMIC’s Spring 2017 Dateline Newsletter Is Available Online

The Spring 2017 issue of Dateline is now available online. It provides a number of resources, including notes on the trend in summary judgments and recommendations for avoiding patient identification errors.

MLMIC Releases New Risk Management CME Program

As part of MLMIC’s ongoing commitment to help physicians and other healthcare practitioners improve the quality of patient care and reduce potential liability exposure, we’ve developed a new online risk management CME program for policyholders.

Narcotic Prescribers Must Complete Mandatory CMEs Prior to July 1, 2017

New York State requires all narcotic prescribers to attend three hours of continuing medical education (CME) that address specifically designated aspects of prescribing controlled substances. These CMEs must be completed prior to July 1, 2017.

ECRI Publishes 2017 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations

ECRI Institute’s annual top 10 list of patient safety concerns may be used to conduct patient safety discussions, set priorities and target areas for improvement.

Case Study: A Delay in the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

MLMIC’s Winter 2017 Case Review includes a case study in which poor communication and failure to communicate contributed to a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Register Online for MLMIC’s 2017 HOD Risk Management Conference

Registration is open for MLMIC’s 2017 HOD Risk Management Conference, and this year, physicians can register online.

Politico NY Reports Loss of Revenue for Major Medical Malpractice Insurance Carrier

While MLMIC continues to demonstrate financial strength, Politico New York has reported that one of the state’s major malpractice insurance carriers has both a negative surplus and declining revenues.

MLMIC’s Risk Management Tips Now Available to Download

MLMIC’s updated risk management tips are available to download both individually and as a multi-tip brochure. The new PDFs make them easier to share as you review and reinforce policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

MLMIC’s 2016 Annual Report Now Available

In the opening letter to MLMIC’s 2016 Annual Report, President Dr. Robert Menotti highlights some of the Company’s accomplishments, shares summary financial information and announces his retirement.