Publications & Resources
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
Get insights and guidance from MLMIC and other leading sources on medical professional liability, risk management, and more.
New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Utilizing Telehealth in Your Practice
The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.
New York State Amendment to Law Regarding Dental Telehealth Services
A New York State law amendment regarding dental telehealth services takes effect immediately. Here’s what dentists need to know.
Telehealth and Cybersecurity Considerations
As physicians continue to deliver care via telehealth, healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches or cyberattacks related to the use of the technology.
MLMIC and HANYS Announce Recovery and Preparedness Webinar
MLMIC and HANYS present “Practicing in a Pandemic – Addressing Liability Issues and Maintaining a Safe Environment of Care,” a webinar on navigating the unprecedented operational and clinical challenges caused by the pandemic.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on HIV Confidentiality
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to HIV confidentiality.
MLMIC Insight: Neurosurgical Malpractice Risks
MLMIC’s insured neurosurgeons are encouraged to review resources that will provide an understanding of the unique risks associated with the specialty and reduce the likelihood of exposure to medical professional liability.
MLMIC Insight: Delays in Breast Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of patient care, timely follow-up for patients with potential diagnoses of breast cancer is essential for preventing delayed treatment and care.
Webinar: 2020 Healthcare Law Review
On December 9, MLMIC and HANYS will present “2020 Healthcare Law Review,” a webinar on the recent legislative, regulatory and case law developments that impact the provision of healthcare.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Hospital Related Issues
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to hospital related issues, including addendums to the medical record and use of nurse practitioners.
OCR Settlement Underscores Importance of Providing Patients with Timely Access to Medical Records
A recent settlement issued by the Office for Civil Rights highlights the importance of adhering to HIPAA’s Right of Access Initiative, a directive requiring covered entities to provide patients, upon request, with timely access to their protected health information.