Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Policyholders have reacted to the Berkshire Hathaway agreement with enthusiasm and questions that we receive are typically about the transaction’s timing, payout, next steps and notices.

The Summer 2017 edition of Case Review – a review of case studies for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is now available for reading online.

Media reports indicate that New York State has ousted the CEO of the state’s second largest medical malpractice insurance carrier. Although dramatic changes like this may give the appearance of instability in the entire market, MLMIC assures policyholders that their coverage is not at risk and MLMIC continues to demonstrate sound financial condition.

The newest edition of The Albany Report arrives on the heels of a NYS legislative session that included some surprises and disappointments for the medical malpractice insurance market.

MLMIC is pleased to announce that DFS approval of MLMIC’s 2017 rates means that base rates remain unchanged for all physician policyholders for July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2018. DFS also approved a number of specialty class changes and a small adjustment to how entity rates are calculated.

New risk management CME module – “Back Disorders: Claims Data in the United States” – explores issues and risks associated with the diagnosis and treatment of back disorders.

MLMIC supports exploring ways to reduce the barriers that computers in exam rooms may introduce into the physician patient relationship. Actively engaging patients in the process of incorporating their health concerns into the EHR may be beneficial to both the patient and the provider.

While there’s no getting around the intense emotions involved in being sued, a solid support system makes a big difference. This includes not only family, friends and colleagues but also skilled legal counsel.

MLMIC has released an updated version of its Proactive Basic Risk Management Course as part of its ongoing commitment help physicians and other healthcare professionals improve the quality of patient care and reduce potential liability exposure in their practices.

The use of patient safety indicators provides a useful tool for examining preventable causes of potential patient injury and an opportunity to improve the quality of patient care and reduce the exposure to claims of malpractice.