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Recommendations for Managing Patients with Chronic Pain

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.

MLMIC’s Cardiology Claims Data Snapshot

MLMIC’s Cardiology Claims Data Snapshot examines allegations & contributing factors, including human factors & healthcare system flaws, that result in patient harm.

Risk Management Tip: Communicating and Following Up on Critical Patient Test Results

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

MLMIC Insurance Company – A Major Sponsor of the Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting

MLMIC Insurance Company is delighted to be one of Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting’s Major Sponsors this year. We have been a major sponsor of this event for many years and truly enjoy connecting with dentists, residents and students in the Western New York area. Join us from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, […]

Dental Record Protocol: Before and After Disaster Strikes

This past year, New York experienced some very destructive weather. Dentists and other professionals have unfortunately been affected, particularly by flooding. MLMIC Insurance Company and the attorneys of Fager Amsler Keller & Schoppmann, LLP have received telephone calls inquiring about how to deal with the loss of electronic and paper dental records that have been damaged or destroyed by floods and other types of storms.

Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines for Acute Dental Pain in Children

A panel put together by the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs, American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania have developed seven recommendations and five good practice statements after a review to determine the effect […]

Protecting Yourself from the Risks of Using “Copy and Paste” in the EHR

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.

On-Demand Diagnostic Error Webinar From HANYS and MLMIC Insurance Company

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!

New Evidence-Based Dental Recommendations for Treating Caries Lesions

A panel of experts recently published new recommendations for dental treatment of caries lesions in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). Dentists should take some time to review these recent guidelines and modify current practices as needed to reflect the updated recommendations.

Engage at Any Age: Providing Safe Care for the Aging Population in the Dental Office Setting

By 2030, one in six people in the world will be over the age of 60. How can dental providers be prepared amidst the lingering effects of the pandemic coupled with the increased demand for care? Here is guidance from our risk management consultants on how to provide safe dental care to seniors.