Category: Dentists
New Secure Portal and 24/7 Call Center Enhance Service to MLMIC Policyholders
MLMIC is pleased to announce two new resources: an upgraded secure portal and a 24/7 call center. Both customer service enhancements are part of MLMIC’s effort to deliver a responsive, concierge-like experience for our policyholders.
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.
Diederich Data: New York Has Highest Per Capita Medical Malpractice Payout
New York is among only three states with total medical malpractice payouts exceeding $300 million in 2017. In addition, its total payout of $617,973,000 earns it the distinction as the state with the highest per capita payout ($313) in the nation.
MLMIC Shares Latest Development in Berkshire Hathaway Transaction
On February 23, 2018, MLMIC and Berkshire Hathaway agreed to an acquisition price. Completion of the acquisition is expected in the third quarter of 2018.
New Albany Report: Significant Expansion of Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations
A new edition of The Albany Report helps policyholders understand the impact of the recent expansion of the medical malpractice statute of limitations in New York State.
Will Hospitals Be Held Accountable if Patients Become Addicted to Opioids?
NPR and Fierce Healthcare recently raised the question, will hospitals be held accountable if patients become addicted to opioids? According to the articles, overprescription of opioids contributes to the current crisis, and many physicians don’t understand how quickly addiction can happen.
New Albany Report on Statute of Limitations, Tort Reform & Executive Budget
The new edition of The Albany Report includes updates on statute of limitations legislation, tort reform and Governor Cuomo’s executive budget.
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.