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Fall 2017 Edition of Dental Dateline Available Online

The Fall 2017 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – includes many resources, including what to consider before responding to unflattering online reviews and a case study in which a patient’s secret recordings absolve the dentist from alleged failure to diagnose bruxism.

Proper Credentialing of Physicians May Reduce Hospital Liability

To reduce the potential liability related to negligent credentialing, MLMIC encourages all hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure both rigorous credentialing and thorough follow-through of all steps in the process.

New Risk Management CME Module Addresses Challenges in the Physician-Patient Relationship

MLMIC’s newest risk management CME module helps physicians navigate the doctor-patient relationship. The program addresses patient behaviors that can negatively affect care and offers steps that can be taken to enhance the patient experience.

Summer 2017 Case Review Now Available

The Summer 2017 edition of Case Review – a review of case studies for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is now available for reading online.

New Risk Management CME Module: Back Disorders

New risk management CME module – “Back Disorders: Claims Data in the United States” – explores issues and risks associated with the diagnosis and treatment of back disorders.

MLMIC Announces Release of Its Updated Proactive Basic Risk Management Course

MLMIC has released an updated version of its Proactive Basic Risk Management Course as part of its ongoing commitment help physicians and other healthcare professionals improve the quality of patient care and reduce potential liability exposure in their practices.

Newly Released Dental Dateline Available Online

The Spring 2017 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – includes many resources, including a case study on successful management of a noncompliant patient.

MLMIC Releases New Risk Management CME Program

As part of MLMIC’s ongoing commitment to help physicians and other healthcare practitioners improve the quality of patient care and reduce potential liability exposure, we’ve developed a new online risk management CME program for policyholders.

NIST Warns EHR “Copy and Paste” Functionality Can Lead to Errors

A new report from NIST explores the use of “copy and paste” functionality, specifically how it may lead to errors that could affect patient safety.

Winter 2017 Case Review Now Available

The Winter 2017 edition of Case Review contains two case studies: one regarding a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer; another regarding a breach in the standard of obstetrical care.