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Category: Hospitals

The Importance of Antibiotics Stewardship

Although antibiotics resistance is known as a major public health concern, physicians continue to overprescribe these drugs. MLMIC examines how to mitigate this issue.

Considerations for Selling or Closing a Medical Practice

MLMIC outlines basic procedural principles and legal concerns associated with selling or closing a medical practice.

Addressing Parental Vaccine Hesitancy

MLMIC shares strategies to help address vaccine hesitancy in parents

Factors That Increase Chances of Medical Errors

To mitigate risk, MLMIC examines common sources of medical errors such as medication mistakes, lack of communication and workplace distractions.

Encouraging Patients to Resume Routine Care

MLMIC shares tips to help physicians encourage patients to return to routine care after delays caused by COVID-19.

MLMIC and MSSNY Present CME Day on Friday, May 20

As the lead-in to the MSSNY 2022 House of Delegates, MLMIC and MSSNY are proud to present CME Day on Friday, May 20, via Zoom webinar. The series of continuing medical education presentations will commence online at 1 p.m. with three MLMIC presentations.

The Liability Issues of Medispa Treatment

Physicians and professional practices must exercise caution when offering medispa services, which can pose professional and financial risks.

Medical Liability and Healthcare Measures in the 2022-23 New York State Budget

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the medical liability and healthcare elements of the recently enacted 2022-23 New York State budget.

Medication Error Conviction to Have “Chilling Effect” on Patient Safety Culture

The American Hospital Association says the guilty verdict for a nurse who made a medication error “discourages health caregivers from coming forward with their mistakes.” The trial raises important questions about electronic device management, alert overrides and provider burnout.

New “Paperless” Document Option Available on MLMIC’s Secure Portal

With this new feature, MLMIC’s insureds can save time, effort and paper by accessing policy documents online.