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New York’s Sepsis Management Protocol Reduces Death Rate
Researchers have found New York State’s mandated “protocolized sepsis care was associated with a greater decrease in sepsis mortality” compared with states without these regulations.
New York State Repeals Religious Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements
On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation repealing a Public Health Law provision which allowed exemptions from school vaccination requirements based upon a parent’s or guardian’s religious beliefs.
A Reminder from NYSDOH About Opioid Treatment Plan Requirement
NYS Public Health Law requires that a written treatment plan be placed in the patient’s medical record when a practitioner prescribes opioids for pain management for longer than three months or past the time of normal tissue healing.
MLMIC Insurance Company Receives AM Best Financial Strength Rating of A+
MLMIC Insurance Company has received an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” from AM Best.
New York State Sepsis Initiative Reduces Pediatric Death Risk by 40%
Researchers have found that completion of a sepsis protocol within one hour decreases the odds of death by 40%. However, the finding holds only if the entire protocol is completed in an hour.
Reminder: 2018 Healthcare Law Review Webinar June 14
Complimentary webinar covers recent legal developments that impact healthcare delivery in New York State, with a special focus on Lavern’s Law.
MLMIC Sponsors Lecture on Lavern’s Law at ACOG Regional Meeting June 1
MLMIC is sponsoring a lecture on the impact of Lavern’s Law during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District II Regional Meeting on June 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester, New York.
MLMIC, HANYS and FAKS Host 2018 Healthcare Law Review Webinar June 14
Upcoming complimentary webinar hosted by MLMIC, HANYS and FAKS will provide an overview of recent legal developments that impact healthcare delivery in New York, with a special focus on Lavern’s Law.
HANYS and MLMIC Collaborate to Improve Patient Safety
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) and MLMIC are collaborating to conduct an in-depth analysis of claims data. This effort will explore potential linkages between patient safety protocols, patient health outcomes and adverse events.
Diederich Data: New York Has Highest Per Capita Medical Malpractice Payout
New York is among only three states with total medical malpractice payouts exceeding $300 million in 2017. In addition, its total payout of $617,973,000 earns it the distinction as the state with the highest per capita payout ($313) in the nation.