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Category: Hospitals

Pressures in Medical Field Limit Time Clinicians Have to Consider Diagnoses

Providing physicians with more “thinking time” and space for decision making may assist them in determining the appropriate diagnosis.

The Joint Commission Updates Policy on Texting Medical Orders

The Joint Commission (JC) has updated its 2011 memo regarding texting orders. It now allows for the immediate use of texting for medical orders providing certain criteria are met.

KHN: Clinicians Ignore EHR Alerts 49-96% of the Time

Efforts are underway by companies who create EHRs to design and implement health IT systems that produce more targeted and relevant alerts to decrease alert fatigue, while still providing beneficial warnings.

MLMIC’s Q2 Statement Shows Continued Strength and Stability

Given recent press comparing us and our major competitor in New York, it is reassuring to know that as New York’s leading medical liability insurer MLMIC is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.

Study: 1 in 5 Patients Released From Hospital With Unstable Vital Signs

Shortened hospital stays may be causing patients to be released from the hospital too early, resulting in increased rates of rehospitalization and death, according to a new study.

CDC to Release New Vital Signs Report on Sepsis

The CDC is offering six opportunities for you to learn more about sepsis from the new Vital Signs report and show your support during September in honor of Sepsis Awareness Month.

New Risk Management CME Module: High Exposure Liability

MLMIC’s newest online risk management CME modules explore issues and risks associated with high exposure liability claims.

Treating Family and Friends: A Risk Management Perspective

Treating friends and relatives as patients can lead to malpractice litigation. What can you do to protect yourself and ensure patient safety? Our most recent Case Review includes some suggestions.

Effective July 22, 2016, a 7-day Limit for Initial Opioid Prescriptions

As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.

MLMIC Agrees to Join Berkshire Hathaway Family of Companies

We want you to be among the first to know our latest good news: MLMIC has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.