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How the 2019 Legislative Session Impacts Medical Liability and Healthcare in New York

MLMIC has released a new edition of The Albany Report to help physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers understand the impact of the most recent Legislative session on their practice in New York State.

New Albany Report: Governor’s 2019-20 Proposed New York State Executive Budget

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on Governor Cuomo’s proposed executive budget and its impact on the medical professional liability insurance market.

New Albany Report: Conclusion of 2018 New York State Legislative Session

MLMIC has released a new edition of The Albany Report to help physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers understand the impact of the most recent Legislative session on their practice in New York State.

New Albany Report: Significant Expansion of Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

A new edition of The Albany Report helps policyholders understand the impact of the recent expansion of the medical malpractice statute of limitations in New York State.

New Albany Report on Statute of Limitations, Tort Reform & Executive Budget

The new edition of The Albany Report includes updates on statute of limitations legislation, tort reform and Governor Cuomo’s executive budget.

Texting Medical Orders Presents Serious Risks

The texting of medical orders remains a significant concern for patient safety. Among the risks are unintended autocorrection, confusing abbreviations and incomplete orders.

NYSDOH Adopts Emergency Regulation to Allow Facilities to Become Designated Caregivers under the Medical Marijuana Program

Effective October 5, 2017, the Department of Health adopted an emergency regulation to allow certain types of facilities to become designated caregivers for patients who are certified to receive medical marijuana under New York State’s Medical Marijuana Program.

Hospitals Authorized to Allow Patients to Self-Administer Medical Marijuana During Stay

NYS Department of Health (DOH) regulations allow patients to self-administer medical marijuana in the facility during their hospital stay. Facilities that allow patients to self-administer any medications should ensure that all aspects of the regulation are included in their policies and procedures.

New Albany Report: Results of 2017 NYS Legislative Session

The newest edition of The Albany Report arrives on the heels of a NYS legislative session that included some surprises and disappointments for the medical malpractice insurance market.

New Albany Report Updates Policyholders About Second Half of NYS Legislative Session

As the New York State Legislature enters the second half of the 2017 legislative session, MLMIC has released a second issue of The Albany Report.