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New Albany Report: Results of 2017 NYS Legislative Session
The newest edition of The Albany Report arrives on the heels of a NYS legislative session that included some surprises and disappointments for the medical malpractice insurance market.
DFS Approves MLMIC Rates for 2017, Including No MD Base Rate Change
MLMIC is pleased to announce that DFS approval of MLMIC’s 2017 rates means that base rates remain unchanged for all physician policyholders for July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2018. DFS also approved a number of specialty class changes and a small adjustment to how entity rates are calculated.
Doctors Tell Medscape How They Survived Being Sued
While there’s no getting around the intense emotions involved in being sued, a solid support system makes a big difference. This includes not only family, friends and colleagues but also skilled legal counsel.
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.
New Albany Report Updates Policyholders About Second Half of NYS Legislative Session
As the New York State Legislature enters the second half of the 2017 legislative session, MLMIC has released a second issue of The Albany Report.
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 Board of Directors Elects New Chairman and New President
At MLMIC’s Board of Directors Meeting on May 3, Dr. Robert Menotti affirmed his retirement as President and Chairman of the Company. Subsequently, the Board elected Dr. James Reed to serve as Chairman and Dr. John Lombardo to serve as President.
MLMIC Launches Publication to Report on Regulatory Developments
A new MLMIC publication, The Albany Report, is intended to enhance this advocacy by providing policyholders with a concise, insiders’ view of pending legislative, regulatory and political developments that have an impact on the NYS medical malpractice insurance marketplace.
Politico NY Reports Loss of Revenue for Major Medical Malpractice Insurance Carrier
While MLMIC continues to demonstrate financial strength, Politico New York has reported that one of the state’s major malpractice insurance carriers has both a negative surplus and declining revenues.
MLMIC’s 2016 Annual Report Now Available
In the opening letter to MLMIC’s 2016 Annual Report, President Dr. Robert Menotti highlights some of the Company’s accomplishments, shares summary financial information and announces his retirement.