Medical Malpractice Insurance News

By Elizabeth Ollinick, Esq. MLMIC is thrilled to launch “Open Bar,” a monthly FAQ on trending issues in healthcare faced by MLMIC insureds throughout New York. There are several perks available to MLMIC policyholders. One of them is access to MLMIC’s Legal Hotline. Our Legal Department is comprised of seasoned healthcare attorneys throughout the state. […]

There are two forms of medical professional liability coverage: claims made and occurrence. It is important to understand the difference between these two types of policy when deciding on coverage. Healthcare practitioners who opt to purchase a claims made policy should also be familiar with Tail and Nose Coverage.

MLMIC has developed several risk management tips to help guide physicians through the complexities of treating patients suffering from chronic pain. In this blog post, we share recommendations and outline common allegations seen in pain management claims.

To protect your medical practice, check out MLMIC’s recommendations for communicating and following up on critical test results.

Many physicians employ advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. When involved in medical professional liability cases, physicians may find themselves vicariously liable for these providers.

The electronic copy and paste function in the EHR poses significant risks for healthcare providers. Try our eight strategies to protect yourself and reduce liability exposure.

Based on the success of our cutting-edge webinar on diagnostic errors, we’ve decided to offer this program on demand. Check it out today!

MLMIC reviews regulatory and HIPAA requirements for destroying medical records while outlining options for disposal.

MLMIC’s SILO program can help address the many risks associated with self-insurance by offering pricing expertise, extensive claims experience, customized risk management and more!

This June 20 webinar will discuss the leading contributing factors for diagnostic errors and will offer associated risk management strategies.