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Risk Management Checklists: Medication Management
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on medication management, including guidance on how to manage medication samples and how to promote patient adherence to a medication regimen.
Risk Management Tip: Prescription Medications and Patient Safety
Medication errors result in a significant portion of medical liability claims. Careful attention to detail in prescribing and monitoring the use of medications promotes patient health and safety. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Strategies for Reopening Medical and Dental Practices Post Pandemic
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.
Risk Management Tip: Tracking Test Results
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.
Risk Management Tip: Maintaining Patient Confidentiality
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.
Legal Risks and Tips for Volunteer Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic
MLMIC’s tips and legal risks for policyholders to consider when volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facing COVID-19 in New York: A Letter From MLMIC CMO Dr. John Lombardo
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.
MLMIC’s Fall 2019 Dateline Newsletter Available Online Now
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.
A Close Look at Million Dollar Medical Liability Claims in New York State
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 Announces New Online Risk Management Program
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.