Publications & Resources

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.

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.

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.

Online risk management CME programs for MLMIC-insured physician assistants include the basic and follow-up programs, as well as individual modules on a variety of topics.

MLMIC will not raise rates for physician policyholders this year. In addition, it announces credits for the 20% dividend and expands claims-free discount program.

Risk management seminar reminders from MLMIC: the date for the 2016 seminar will be September 23, and past lectures are available online.

Both case studies in the Summer 2016 edition of Case Review involve ramifications of treating family members and close friends.

We’re pleased to share with you that our prestigious network of partnerships continues to grow! The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is now an official MLMIC partner.

Hand hygiene for healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is a valuable strategy to reduce the spread of infection. But what about patients’ hand hygiene?

Did you know that non-clinical staff may impact patient safety and malpractice exposures? Ensuring that staff members have been properly trained regarding their roles and responsibilities should be an integral part of any organization’s risk management program.