Medical Malpractice Insurance News

As cannabis use becomes more widespread, conversations with patients about its use may help to prevent poor medical outcomes.

As part of our commitment to put the interests of policyholders first, MLMIC is proud to offer a number of Preferred Savings Programs (PSPs) to qualifying New York physicians. Physicians who meet certain requirements can take advantage of additional premium reductions, either separately or in combination with the PSP, for potential total savings of up to 30%.

Medical supplies and devices are among the wide variety of products affected by the nationwide supply shortage.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

The mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19 can still be enforced in New York State, according to a federal appeals court.

MLMIC Insurance Company has received an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) from AM Best.

Amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, a New York State executive order requires hospitals or health systems with limited capacity to limit non-essential elective procedures.

Workplace violence in healthcare continues to multiply and adversely impact a current state of burnout and staffing shortages.

Patient access to electronic medical records allows individuals greater insight into their own health documents—but also brings new complexity to record management.

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our colleague, Dr. Mark Feldman, after a long illness. For many years, Dr. Feldman led the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) as its executive director. He also served on the MLMIC Board of Directors. His colleagues remember him as a man of unfailing grace and charm who believed passionately in MLMIC’s mission.