New York State Department of Health Announces Revision of Medical Offers for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form

The New York State Department of Health announced a revision to the Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form, which records patient preferences for life-sustaining treatments. The revision was a collaboration between multiple agencies, including the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Excellus also updated the electronic form (eMOLST) to match. The revised forms aim to ensure that a patient’s current medical condition, values and treatment preferences are communicated and respected across all healthcare settings. Previous versions of the forms remain valid.

Read the entire announcement from the Department of Health here.

MLMIC offers an online and in-person CME program to its policyholders entitled “MOLST Orders and End-of-Life Treatment.” Insureds can log onto their portal to view the program or contact our risk management department here.

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