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Natural or manmade disasters and building malfunctions can befall a dentist’s office, resulting in the partial or complete destruction of dental records. These catastrophes do not, by themselves, automatically absolve a dentist from the responsibility to maintain patient records.

A recent study showed a significant increase in patients’ proper use of pre-operative medications when they were provided with simple written instructions.

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

In a recent special report on the insurance industry in the United States, A.M. Best – a leading insurance rating organization – notes a disturbing trend among risk retention groups (RRGs): they appear to be failing at an increasing rate.

Hospitals aren’t the only facilities at risk. Private practices, which typically do not have onsite IT personnel, are vulnerable to ransomware and other attacks by hackers.

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.

Given recent press comparing us and our major competitor in New York, it is reassuring to know that as New York’s leading medical liability insurer MLMIC is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.

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.

As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.

We want you to be among the first to know our latest good news: MLMIC has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.