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Proper Use and Supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Physicians must be aware of both the restrictions on scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their own responsibilities and liabilities in supervising CRNAs.

MLMIC’s Physician Policyholders Reveal Their Most Effective Strategies to Mitigate the Risks of Claims and Suits

According to MLMIC’s recently offered, optional online claims survey, the most effective risk management strategies are 1) strong documentation, 2) patient education, 3) effective communication with patients and 4) coordination of care among specialties.

How Patients’ Out-of-Pocket Costs Impact Medical Care… and Liability

It is likely that a physician’s risk of liability is increased when a patient chooses not to seek care primarily due to cost.

Fall 2015 Issue of Dateline Available Online!

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

PICC Line Concerns

It is the obligation of the original treating physician to appropriately follow up with the patient to arrange for removal of the PICC line.

Special Edition of Dateline: Risks Related to EHR

In response to the increased prevalence of electronic health records (EHR) and some questions about the possible risks, we prepared a Special Edition of Dateline.

Breach Notification Under HIPAA – When Health Information is Compromised

When protections fail and Patient Health Information is compromised, HIPAA requires covered healthcare providers to notify patients, HHS and, in some cases, the media.

Spring 2015 Issue of Dental Dateline Now Online!

The Spring 2015 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – is available for reading now on our website.

Spring 2015 Issue of Dateline Now Available!

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

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.