Tag: COVID-19
June 10, 2020
Due to high COVID-19 rates in nursing homes, CMS says it will increase enforcement for facilities with persistent infection control violations and impose enforcement actions for lower level infection control deficiencies.
June 8, 2020
Recent statements issued by the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet share significant concern related to the credibility of two major studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine to prevent and treat COVID-19.
June 8, 2020
To support policyholders as they resume operations, MLMIC has recorded a podcast with recommendations and key considerations for safely and effectively reopening.
June 3, 2020
The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s new risk management publication, includes a case study on the disastrous effects of “anchoring,” guidance on transitioning medical practices back to post COVID-19 operations and more.
May 28, 2020
A news report issued by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy shares concern related to extensive use of antibiotics to treat COVID-19, a practice that may be accelerating antibiotic resistance.
May 28, 2020
The CDC has updated its guidance on infection protection and control for dental practices delivering care during the pandemic.
May 26, 2020
A New York State Department of Health advisory says it is critical for medical providers to continue delivering services, specifically routine preventive and follow-up care, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 22, 2020
When resuming elective outpatient surgeries and non-urgent procedures, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery practices and diagnostic and treatment centers must follow guidance issued by NYSDOH.
May 12, 2020
A new physician support hotline can help physicians navigate and address mental health challenges resulting from the pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Under the newly enacted Article 30-D of New York Public Health Law, physicians are granted broader immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
