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How to Protect Your Practice from the Risks of Using Social Media
Social media presents both opportunities and risks for healthcare practices. MLMIC’s latest blog shares essential tips for maintaining social media hygiene to protect your practice and improve patient satisfaction.
Engage at Any Age: Providing Safe Medical Care for the Aging Population
As the elderly population grows, so does the need for tailored healthcare. In this article, MLMIC emphasizes the importance of creating safe, accessible environments and effective communication strategies to enhance care for older adults and minimize risks for healthcare providers.
Healthcare Providers as Catalysts for Healthy Aging
Enhance your practice by exploring how you can support healthy aging in your patients. Discover key insights on preventive care and lifestyle guidance to empower older adults to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Case Study: Failure to Diagnose Dissection of Ascending Thoracic Aorta Results in Settlement
MLMIC experts dive into a case that resulted in a settlement after a 39-year-old man with severe chest pain was misdiagnosed in the emergency department and discharged, only to suffer a fatal cardiac arrest from an undiagnosed aortic dissection later that evening.
Governor Hochul authorized a new law granting New York patients the right to request paper copies of their medical records, including mammograms, for a statutory fee. Our October Open Bar covers the details.
Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting Offers MLMIC’s New Dental Risk Management Program
Join MLMIC at the Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting on November 6 for a new Dental Risk Management Program. Learn strategies to reduce risks and earn a 10% liability premium discount for three years!
The latest issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” explores weight loss medication trends, legal pitfalls and crucial patient safety protocols. Access the full publication for expert insights and risk management tips.
Case Study: A Costly Treatment Plan Results in a Mandibular Fracture and Early Settlement
MLMIC experts reveal how an extensive and costly dental treatment plan, combined with poor documentation and unclear consent, resulted in a mandibular fracture and a substantial settlement. This case underscores the critical need for clear communication and thorough documentation to avoid such costly outcomes.
In this month’s Open Bar, MLMIC explores whether healthcare providers are required to respond in writing when a parent requests an amendment to their child’s medical record. Learn more about how HIPAA and New York State law govern these requests and the steps providers should take to address them.
Leveraging Opportunities: The Role of the Advanced Practice Provider
Join HANYS and MLMIC on Oct. 23 for Leveraging Opportunities: The Role of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP). Learn about risk management, scope of practice and best practices for APPs. Register today!