Category: Dentists
New York State Adds Dentists’ Offices to Sites Regulated by Telemedicine 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.
Risk Management Tips: Promoting Communication Between the Referring and the Consulting Dentists
Dental practices should develop protocols for tracking consultations, including patient compliance, and documenting conversations between referring and consulting dentists. In addition, patients’ dental records should reflect referral compliance (or non-compliance) and include related correspondence.
Spring 2015 Issue of Dental Dateline Now Online!
The Spring 2015 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – is available for reading now on our website.
5 Traits to Look for in Your Insurer’s Claims Department
The knowledge and expertise of claims department staff is critical when it comes to professional claim handling and obtaining favorable outcomes in New York State.
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5 Percent Dividend Announced for All MLMIC Policyholders!
MLMIC’s Board of Directors recently approved a 5 percent dividend for all MLMIC policyholders insured as of May 1, 2015.
UPDATE: One Year Delay for E-Prescribing
On Friday, March 13, Governor Cuomo signed a one-year extension of the e-prescribing mandate that will require all prescriptions to be submitted electronically.
4 Strategies to Increase Patient Safety and Reduce Risk
In recognition of National Patient Safety Awareness Week, we encourage all our insureds to identify ways to improve patient safety and reduce risk.
Another Endorsement for MLMIC!
MLMIC has been named the endorsed carrier of the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons.
NYS Department of Health #SafeInjectionNY Twitter Chat March 9
MLMIC supports the NY State Department of Health’s ongoing efforts to promote safe injection practices.