March 10, 2022
Talk Studio: Limiting New Patients To Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19
A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on limiting new patients to those vaccinated against COVID-19.
March 9, 2022
Talk Studio: Integrating Nurse Practitioners Into Medical Practices
A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” details factors—such as documentation, credentials and registration—physicians should keep in mind when collaborating with nurse practitioners.
March 2, 2022
Risk Management Tip: Documentation Considerations for EHR Open Notes
Considering increased patient access to their own health information, the following strategies can help physicians promote patient understanding of and engagement with their EHR.
February 22, 2022
Talk Studio: Use of Electronic Signatures in Healthcare Settings
In a new episode of “Talk Studio,” MLMIC attorneys discuss the common acceptance of e-signatures in medical record documentation, plus exceptions where handwritten signatures are still required.
February 2, 2022
Talk Studio: Telephone Triage by Nurses
A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on telephone triage by nurses.
January 17, 2022
Risk Management Best Practices for Dental Offices During COVID-19
Two years into the pandemic, we have the benefit of research and experience to help dentists make informed decisions for their practices. Unfortunately, the end is still not in sight. New York State and the entire country are facing a surge of coronavirus cases due to the incredibly infectious Omicron variant. To help you handle the current situation, read our risk management best practices for dental offices during COVID-19.
December 14, 2021
Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Patient Safety
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient safety, including guidance on managing equipment for patient care and safely caring for patients of size in the office practice.
November 15, 2021
Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Opioid Management
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on opioid management, including guidance on managing patients with chronic pain and managing drug-seeking patients.
October 19, 2021
Talk Studio: The Medical Liability Deposition Process in New York
Get the latest from MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” in this extended video series on the medical liability deposition process in New York.
October 11, 2021
Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Office Policies
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on office policies, including guidance on maintaining patient confidentiality, tracking test results, following up on missed or cancelled appointments and handling patient complaints.