Publications & Resources

The Joint Commission (JC) issued a clarification reversing its position on the texting of medical orders: “The use of secure text orders is not permitted at this time.”

Additions to MLMIC’s available online risk management seminars include an update on MOLST and eMOLST; best practices for serving transgender patients; an overview of telehealth, telemedicine and mHealth; and a review of 2016 healthcare law.

MLMIC has successfully defended more NY physicians than any other NY medical liability insurer. This level of protection is always there in case you need it, but did you know we also offer a host of additional benefits and resources that can help you in your daily practice.

Dental Dateline is the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists. The Fall 2016 edition has just been added to our website.

The Joint Commission (JC) has updated its 2011 memo regarding texting orders. It now allows for the immediate use of texting for medical orders providing certain criteria are met.

MLMIC’s newest online risk management CME modules explore issues and risks associated with high exposure liability claims.

Treating friends and relatives as patients can lead to malpractice litigation. What can you do to protect yourself and ensure patient safety? Our most recent Case Review includes some suggestions.

Online risk management CME programs for MLMIC-insured physician assistants include the basic and follow-up programs, as well as individual modules on a variety of topics.

Both case studies in the Summer 2016 edition of Case Review involve ramifications of treating family members and close friends.

It is important to review workflows and procedures regularly to prevent office and facility standards from getting lax. The CDC summary contains a set of nine key recommendations for dental settings. MLMIC encourages dental health providers to consult the list of “do’s” and “do nots” for a refresher in safe injection practices.