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Category: Physicians

Benefits of a Long-Term Relationship With Your Medical Malpractice Insurance Carrier

Financials are only part of the picture when it comes to your relationship with your medical malpractice carrier. The length of the relationship matters, as well.

Are Your Patients’ EHRs Vulnerable to Hacking and Ransom Demands?

Hospitals aren’t the only facilities at risk. Private practices, which typically do not have onsite IT personnel, are vulnerable to ransomware and other attacks by hackers.

MLMIC’s Fall 2016 Dateline is Available Online

The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is available for reading on our website.

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.

The Joint Commission Updates Policy on Texting Medical Orders

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.

KHN: Clinicians Ignore EHR Alerts 49-96% of the Time

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.

MLMIC’s Q2 Statement Shows Continued Strength and Stability

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.

Study: 1 in 5 Patients Released From Hospital With Unstable Vital Signs

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.

CDC to Release New Vital Signs Report on Sepsis

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.

New Risk Management CME Module: High Exposure Liability

MLMIC’s newest online risk management CME modules explore issues and risks associated with high exposure liability claims.