Publications & Resources

Nationwide Medical Supply Shortage Impacts Healthcare Facilities

Medical supplies and devices are among the wide variety of products affected by the nationwide supply shortage.

Benefits and Risks Associated With Remote Patient Monitoring

MLMIC encourages all insureds to implement protocols specific to remote patient monitoring. These preparations can help you and your patients benefit from the technology while preserving patient safety and reducing risk.

New Guidance on Glucose Monitoring Tools Can Help Diabetic Patients Exercise Safely

Physicians can now turn to new guidance when advising diabetic patients on how to use modern glucose monitoring devices to exercise safely.

FDA Identifies Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Widely-Used Patient Monitoring Device

The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.

ECRI Releases Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2020

ECRI Institute says its list of “Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2020” can help health systems identify potential danger with certain technologies and take “steps to minimize the likelihood that adverse events will occur.”

FDA Releases Guidelines on Regulation of Medical Software

The FDA has updated guidance on which medical devices are regulated by the agency.

FDA Issues Warning About Serious Security Flaws in Critical Medical Devices

The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.

FDA Takes Action to Reduce Risks Associated with Surgical Staplers

The FDA updates physicians about adverse events associated with surgical staplers and implantable surgical staples and provides recommendations for improving patient safety.

ECRI Releases Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2017

ECRI Institute has released its 2017 list of healthcare technology hazards – problems that can be avoided through careful management of technologies. The list can be used to enhance patient safety efforts.