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Case Studies Highlight Consequences of Procedural Deviations and Communication Failures
The Fall 2018 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review describes how lack of communication impacts patient care, including diagnostic errors and treatment delays.
Hudson Doctors Purchasing Group Members Can Save 10% with MLMIC
Hudson Doctors IPA and MLMIC are pleased to announce a partnership that will bring a 10% discount to qualifying members of the Hudson Doctors IPA who join the recently formed Hudson Doctors Purchasing Group.
Reducing Readmissions: Strategies for Hospitals
The readmission reduction efforts outlined by Becker’s not only improve patient care but also make sense as part of a hospital’s proactive risk management strategy.
Case Studies Show How Lack of Communication Can Impact Patient Care
The Summer 2018 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting the role of provider communication in dealing with noncompliant patients and making timely diagnoses.
Spring 2018 Edition of Dental Dateline Available Online
The Spring 2018 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – includes many resources, such as risk management tips and strategies, a case study and updates on trends affecting policyholders.
Case Studies Highlight Importance of Veracity, Communication and Detailed Medical Histories
The March 2018 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting the importance of veracity, communication and detailed medical histories.
Four in Five U.S. Physicians’ Clinical Practices Have Experienced a Cyberattack
Research from Accenture and the American Medical Association (AMA) reveals a sobering statistic about cybersecurity: “more than four in five U.S. physicians (83 percent) have experienced some form of a cybersecurity attack.”
New CME-Only Modules Address Current Issues in Risk Management
MLMIC’s newest online CME-only modules address risk management topics related to physician advertising, telephone triage, electronic health records and voice recognition software.
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.
Case Studies: Impact of Inadequate Staffing and Deviations From Standard of Care
The November 2017 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies involving inadequate staffing and deviations from the standard of care.