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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.
OCR Settlement Underscores Importance of Providing Patients with Timely Access to Medical Records
A recent settlement issued by the Office for Civil Rights highlights the importance of adhering to HIPAA’s Right of Access Initiative, a directive requiring covered entities to provide patients, upon request, with timely access to their protected health information.
FAQs: What Dentists Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Trials
The coronavirus continues to affect our daily lives, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Take a look at our FAQs for dentists about the COVID-19 vaccine, trials and what it means for dental practices.
Federal Agencies Issue Advisory on Escalation of Ransomware Attacks Against Hospitals
Federal agencies warn of a spike in ransomware targeting hospitals and other healthcare organizations, and at least one health system in New York – St. Lawrence Health System – has reported an attack during this recent burst of cybercrimes.
FDA Approves Veklury for Treatment of COVID-19 Patients Who Meet Certain Criteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antiviral drug remdesivir, sold as Veklury, to treat COVID-19 patients who meet specific criteria.
5 Ways to Protect Dental Practices During COVID-19
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital that dental practices follow appropriate guidelines to keep staff and patients safe, while protecting the practice from legal risks. Here are five ways to start.
The Scope: Providing Real-World Risk Management Advice for the New Practitioner
Over the years, MLMIC has reached out to dental residents in New York to provide informative risk management programs geared to new dentists about topics like communication, the electronic health record, charting and healthcare proxy law.
MLMIC and HANYS Present “Evolving Healthcare Technology: Addressing Your Risks”
Join MLMIC and HANYS on Tuesday, October 27, at noon for a complimentary webinar on common risks of evolving healthcare technologies and strategies for safely managing their implementation and use.
New Prediction Model Can Help Forecast Severity of COVID-19
A new prediction model, called the COVID Inpatient Risk Calculator, can help forecast if a patient is at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 or dying from the virus.