Physicians Archives - MLMIC Insurance Company

Nov 13, 2019

ECRI Institute Says Diagnostic Errors Pose Greatest Patient Safety Challenge in Ambulatory Care

A new ECRI Institute report identifies the five key patient safety challenges in ambulatory care, naming diagnostic errors as the most common.

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: diagnostic errors, ECRI, HIPAA, medications, patient harm, patient safety, reduce risk

Nov 12, 2019

Case Review

November 2019 Case Review Now Available Online

The November 2019 edition of MLMIC's Case Review includes case studies highlighting the importance of thorough, accurate and timely medical record keeping.

Posted in: Dentists, Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: case study, legal perspective, medical analysis, medical records, MLMIC Case Review, New York case study, patient records, risk management

Nov 5, 2019

ECRI Releases Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2020

ECRI Institute says its list of "Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2020" can help health systems identify potential danger with certain technologies and take "steps to minimize the likelihood that adverse events will occur."

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: cybersecurity, diagnostic errors, ECRI, medical devices, patient harm, patient safety, reduce risk

Oct 29, 2019

Addressing Inefficiencies and Obstacles Related to EHR Use

Physicians identify key EHR design changes that would improve safety and productivity and reduce burnout.

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: electronic health record (EHR), healthcare IT, medical records, physician burnout