Medical Malpractice Insurance News

MLMIC and MedPro Group have partnered to develop a series of checklists that can help hospitals, medical offices, surgical facilities and dental providers prepare for post-COVID-19 operations.

The receipt and review of test results are important aspects of patient care and safety in physician practices. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Patient confidentiality breaches pose a significant risk in the healthcare setting. HIPAA and New York State laws govern your obligation to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

MLMIC’s tips and legal risks for policyholders to consider when volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MLMIC CMO describes the heroics of his physician colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic and expresses his pride in and gratitude for the medical profession.

The Fall 2019 issue of Dateline is now available online. It includes a case study on risks of EHR changes/updates, a risk management tip on use of scribes and more.

MLMIC’s Million Dollar Claims report presents an analysis of claims that closed during 2013 through 2017 and resulted in payments of $1 million or more. The goal was to determine the issues and commonalities of those losses in order to proactively mitigate high-exposure risks for our insureds.

MLMIC is pleased to announce the release of its latest online Risk Management CME program, Proactive Risk Management Follow-Up Program VIII. Those who complete the program can qualify for both premium credit and CME credits and may become eligible for the NYS “free” excess insurance program.

The Spring 2019 edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – includes many resources, including information about physician liability for the actions of others, the consequences of improper delegation and management of negative online reviews.

Online registration is open for MLMIC’s April 11 Risk Management Program at the Westchester Marriott Hotel (670 White Plains Road) in Tarrytown. The conference qualifies physicians for CME credit and covers current risk management issues facing all specialties.