November 30, 2022
Dec. 31 Deadline for Cures Act Compliance
Reminder for physicians, hospitals and healthcare facilities regarding information blocking regulations for electronic health information
Tag: healthcare IT
November 30, 2022
Reminder for physicians, hospitals and healthcare facilities regarding information blocking regulations for electronic health information
February 16, 2022
The growing emphasis on the EHR places a greater documentation burden on physicians, contributing to stress and burnout. MLMIC examines strategies to improve EHR workflow.
August 11, 2021
While caring for patients throughout the global healthcare crisis, physicians have put themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19 and dealt with a lack of resources and staff – all while taking care of, or in many cases, neglecting, their own mental health.
June 9, 2021
Recent analysis indicates physicians are experiencing EHR alert fatigue, which can harm patient care. Health systems can adopt strategies to ensure patient safety, while optimizing use of the technology.
May 27, 2021
Telehealth use requires health systems to ensure existing policies and procedures protect patient health information and privacy.
May 20, 2021
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on technology, including guidance on EHR copy/paste, computers in exam rooms, patient portals, protected health information, health IT and online reviews.
April 30, 2021
Patient generated health data adds a new dimension to practice management, and it’s important to examine it from a risk management perspective, including the protocols physicians and hospitals will need to utilize the data effectively and safely.
April 5, 2021
Newly enacted provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act hold significant implications for our insureds and require healthcare providers to take steps that ensure compliance.
March 17, 2021
Vulnerabilities related to the pandemic are amplifying the threat of cyberattacks on health networks. Understanding key IoMT-associated risks can help mitigate risk and minimize the potential scope of damage.
February 16, 2021
Despite strain caused by the pandemic, healthcare organizations must be diligent in protecting their networks and implementing measures that secure patient data.