Category: Dentists
RRG Retirements: Is Your Liability Insurer There When You Need Them?
In the September issue of Risk Retention Reporter, it was noted that almost half of the 452 risk retention groups that formed since 1986 have retired.
Fall 2014 Issue of Dental Dateline Now Available!
The newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists and oral surgeons has been published and is available for reading on our website.
MLMIC Member Testimonial: First Claim Experience
Read about the real-life experience of one of MLMIC’s policyholders.
Utilizing Checklists a Good Risk Management Practice
New data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that surgical checklists are unused in 10 percent of hospitals.
New Technologies, Learning Curves and Patient Safety
According to a recent study, adopting new medical technologies too quickly can lead to an increased risk of patient harm.
New Prescribing Mandate for Controlled Substances Coming Soon
A new state regulation goes into effect on March 27, 2015, requiring all medication prescriptions to be electronically prescribed.
MLMIC Member Testimonial: Reflections on Being a Defendant in a Medical Malpractice Case
Read about the real-life experience of one of MLMIC’s policyholders.
MLMIC Honored With Special Gift of Thanks
The United States flag that flew over the U.S.S. Constitution will soon be prominently displayed in MLMIC’s Syracuse office.
Risk Management Tips: Tracking Test Results
Always follow-up after tests, both with the patient and with the appropriate medical personnel.
Medication Adherence: A Physician’s Role
Ensuring that their patients are taking prescribed medications correctly is a major challenge faced by physicians today.