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HHS Expands Telehealth Coverage of COVID-19 Countermeasures

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

MLMIC and HANYS Announce Recovery and Preparedness Webinar

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.

Risk Management Tips: Strategies for Avoiding Misdiagnosis of Oral Cancer

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 Insight: Neurosurgical Malpractice Risks

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.

MLMIC Insight: Delays in Breast Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of patient care, timely follow-up for patients with potential diagnoses of breast cancer is essential for preventing delayed treatment and care.

Webinar: 2020 Healthcare Law Review

On December 9, MLMIC and HANYS will present “2020 Healthcare Law Review,” a webinar on the recent legislative, regulatory and case law developments that impact the provision of healthcare.

New Guidance on Glucose Monitoring Tools Can Help Diabetic Patients Exercise Safely

Physicians can now turn to new guidance when advising diabetic patients on how to use modern glucose monitoring devices to exercise safely.

8 Ways to Promote Good Communication Between Referring and Consulting Dentists

Reliable and comprehensive communication between referring and consulting dentists is an important part of providing good patient care and managing risk. Here are brief recommendations to build good communication into the standard office procedure.

FDA Grants an EUA for Bamlanivimab to Treat COVID-19 Patients Who Meet Certain Criteria

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Eli Lilly and Company an emergency use authorization for bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients.

Prediction Tools to Manage and Treat COVID-19

To support policyholders as they navigate the pandemic, MLMIC has assembled a summary of predictive tools and technology to guide management and treatment of COVID-19.