Publications & Resources

According to MLMIC’s recently offered, optional online claims survey, the most effective risk management strategies are 1) strong documentation, 2) patient education, 3) effective communication with patients and 4) coordination of care among specialties.

Mandatory e-prescribing of all prescription medication, controlled substances and non-controlled substances, takes effect in New York State on March 27, 2016. All practitioners need to be familiar with the requirements of this law.

How do you know what impacts your own practice of medicine and dentistry? How do you continue to manage risks and expenses?

It is likely that a physician’s risk of liability is increased when a patient chooses not to seek care primarily due to cost.

The latest edition of Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities is available for reading on our website.

New MLMIC Risk Management CME Module features a discussion regarding surgical procedures frequently involved in ophthalmology claims.

The use of cell phones by patients and families for the purpose of recording conversations with their healthcare providers is a topic of serious concern to many physicians.

Both case studies in the Summer 2015 edition of Case Review involve the “loss of chance” legal doctrine.

The personal use of cell phones poses a significant risk in healthcare settings as it may distract physicians and staff from the tasks at hand.

Lack of health literacy can make effective communication with patients a challenge. At stake may be inability to comply with treatment regimens, give informed consent and use medication properly.