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Category: Physicians
Risk Management Tips: Prescription Medications and Patient Safety
Educating patients about their prescription medications and keeping medical records updated with prescription information both help to ensure patient safety.
RRG Retirements: Is Your Liability Insurer There When You Need Them?
In the September issue of Risk Retention Reporter, it was noted that almost half of the 452 risk retention groups that formed since 1986 have retired.
New MLMIC CME Modules Available Online!
We are pleased to announce that the second series of MLMIC’s CME Modules is now available through MLMIC.com.
5 Areas of Concern for Physician Offices, Part 1
As part of the ongoing risk management activities performed by MLMIC, 43 medical office practice surveys were conducted over the past two years.
MLMIC Member Testimonial: First Claim Experience
Read about the real-life experience of one of MLMIC’s policyholders.
Fall 2014 Issue of Dateline Now Available!
The latest edition of Dateline — the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities — has been published and is available for reading on our website.
Failure to Update NYS Physician Profile May Result in Misconduct Charge
As part of its professional misconduct investigations, OPMC now asks whether physicians have updated their profiles on the Physician Profile website.
Utilizing Checklists a Good Risk Management Practice
New data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that surgical checklists are unused in 10 percent of hospitals.
New Technologies, Learning Curves and Patient Safety
According to a recent study, adopting new medical technologies too quickly can lead to an increased risk of patient harm.
Patient-Centered Movement Growing, Evolving
The focus on and interest in patient-centered care has been growing steadily in recent years, and several PCMH recognition programs have formed as a result.