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Category: Physicians
The Blurred Lines of Care: Friendship, Medicine and a Fatal Outcome
Blurring the lines between friendship and medical care can have devastating consequences. This case highlights the dangers of treating friends or acquaintances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, thorough documentation and diligent follow-up to ensure patient safety.
HANYS and HMA Present “Survey Readiness: Prepare, Respond, Succeed”
MLMIC is pleased to share that the Healthcare Association of New York State and Health Management Associates are hosting a five-part virtual series on survey readiness. This program, which starts in April, will provide healthcare leaders with essential strategies for preparing, managing and responding to surveyors.
How Professional Misconduct Complaints Can Impact Medical Malpractice Claims
A MLMIC legal expert shares how professional misconduct complaints can influence medical malpractice claims and why understanding their impact is crucial for healthcare professionals.
MLMIC’s Organizational Risk Management Assessment: Your Key to a Safer Practice
Join Host Tammie Smeltz as she sits down with Senior Risk Management Consultant Shelly Kriete to discuss MLMIC’s risk management services and the valuable insights provided by the Organizational Risk Management Assessment.
Open Bar: The Use of Medical Assistants in Office Practices
Medical assistants (MAs) play a crucial role in physician practices, but their scope of practice is limited by law. MLMIC’s latest Open Bar outlines what tasks MAs can and cannot perform in New York, helping physicians stay compliant and avoid misconduct.
MLMIC Receives Top Financial Strength Rating from AM Best
MLMIC retains its A+ (Superior) rating from AM Best, reaffirming its financial strength and commitment to New York’s healthcare professionals.
MLMIC and HANYS Present Managing New York’s Behavioral Health Resource Challenges
Join MLMIC and HANYS on March 26 from 12:00– 1:00 p.m. for a webinar on the growing demand for behavioral health services, resource challenges and liability risk strategies.
The Importance of Section 18 Coverage for New York Physicians
MLMIC experts share how New York physicians can protect themselves with Section 18 excess coverage, which is extra liability insurance to safeguard against high-value claims and verdicts.
INR Neglect: A Case of Preventable Tragedy
Poor documentation and communication in managing a patient’s INR levels led to a fatal stroke. MLMIC’s latest case study underscores the critical need for accurate records, clear patient instructions and consistent monitoring to ensure patient safety.
Wrongful Birth: The Importance of Timely Communication of Critical Test Results
Failure to communicate critical test results during pregnancy can have devastating consequences, including allegations of wrongful birth. In MLMIC’s latest episode of The Verdict, Host Tammie Smeltz explores a case study highlighting the importance of timely and accurate communication in patient care.