Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Enrollment is currently open for the next MLMIC-HANYS webinar, “The Hospitalist’s Role in Effective Coordination of Care,” on July 18. This 60-minute complimentary webinar will describe how a well-designed and implemented hospitalist program helps physicians and facilities provide optimum patient care and reduce potential liability risk.

MLMIC is pleased to report that it has prepared and distributed a Policyholder Information Statement to Record Date Policyholders with detailed information about the proposed conversion and acquisition by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

A public hearing has been scheduled by the NYS Superintendent of Financial Services to consider the Plan of Conversion adopted by MLMIC’s Board of Directors.

As an associated partner of HANYS, MLMIC is proud to support this conference, which takes place June 27-29 in Saratoga. MLMIC representatives will be in attendance at the event and will be available for any questions.

In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the NYSAFP is hosting a special program during its 2018 Congress of Delegates, June 23-24 in Troy, NY. MLMIC is a proud sponsor of this event and encourages physicians to visit our exhibit table on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Complimentary webinar covers recent legal developments that impact healthcare delivery in New York State, with a special focus on Lavern’s Law.

We are pleased to report the latest progress on the sponsored demutualization transaction with National Indemnity Company (the Sponsor), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BHI).

The VA and UPMC created an algorithmic tool designed to alert physicians to patients who may be at risk for surgical complications following elective surgery.

MLMIC is sponsoring a lecture on the impact of Lavern’s Law during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District II Regional Meeting on June 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester, New York.

Two new online CME modules – “High Exposure Liability: Errors in Diagnosis – Parts I & II” — feature a physician expert and a defense attorney discussing factors that contribute to diagnostic errors and offering strategies for improving patient care and reducing potential risk.