Medical Malpractice Insurance News

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

The mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19 can still be enforced in New York State, according to a federal appeals court.

MLMIC Insurance Company has received an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) from AM Best.

Amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, a New York State executive order requires hospitals or health systems with limited capacity to limit non-essential elective procedures.

Workplace violence in healthcare continues to multiply and adversely impact a current state of burnout and staffing shortages.

Patient access to electronic medical records allows individuals greater insight into their own health documents—but also brings new complexity to record management.

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our colleague, Dr. Mark Feldman, after a long illness. For many years, Dr. Feldman led the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) as its executive director. He also served on the MLMIC Board of Directors. His colleagues remember him as a man of unfailing grace and charm who believed passionately in MLMIC’s mission.

A lecture sponsored by MLMIC will help anesthesiologists identify and mitigate risks associated with malpractice claims.

An upcoming webinar hosted by MLMIC, HANYS and FAKS provides an overview of the recent legislative and case law developments that impact the provision of healthcare in New York State.

In addition to researching symptoms and health concerns ahead of seeking care, patients are also turning to Google following medical appointments or instead of disclosing information to their doctors altogether.