Publications & Resources

As telehealth use continues to rise, physicians are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of an associated medical malpractice claim.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

Experts have identified key themes related to telehealth they say have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help physicians optimize its use.

Based on the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say healthcare organizations should consider four key changes to mitigate the effects of any future large-scale disruptions.

New CMS waivers grant hospitals and healthcare systems a number of temporary flexibilities designed to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physicians are reminded to adhere to New York State policy when delivering telehealth services for coronavirus.

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.

Governor Cuomo has approved a bill that adds dentists’ offices to the sites that are included in New York’s state law regulating telemedicine.