Publications & Resources

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released an AI/ML-Based Software as a Medical Device Action Plan, which outlines a detailed approach to ensuring the safety and efficacy of these technologies.

MLMIC has developed universal risk management strategies to prevent liability claims related to documentation, communication and follow-up.

Dentists can further reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 in their practices by adjusting one tool: dental drills. A recent study found that changing how dentists use drills can limit the spread of aerosol particles in a room — hugely significant in the age of coronavirus.

Whether you are a new dentist or an established practitioner, choosing a professional liability carrier is a crucial decision for your practice. But what makes one carrier stand apart from another? These are the qualities you should pay attention to.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

Experts say temperature screenings taken with non-contact infrared thermometers may be largely ineffective for curbing the spread of COVID-19 because the instrument is influenced by numerous variables.

HHS confirms physicians can deliver telehealth services across state lines for covered services to fight the spread of COVID-19.

MLMIC and HANYS present “Practicing in a Pandemic – Addressing Liability Issues and Maintaining a Safe Environment of Care,” a webinar on navigating the unprecedented operational and clinical challenges caused by the pandemic.

Oral cancer is aggressive, and dentists must be constantly vigilant in their assessments during regular check-ups. Although most dentists won’t see many cases during their careers, there’s a higher likelihood of finding suspected lesions now while patients return to the dentist after a missed or delayed appointment due to COVID-19.

MLMIC’s insured neurosurgeons are encouraged to review resources that will provide an understanding of the unique risks associated with the specialty and reduce the likelihood of exposure to medical professional liability.