MLMIC Insurance Company | A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Request a Quote
  • Need to report a claim?
  • Contact
  • LOGIN
  • Why MLMIC+
  • Physicians
  • Groups
  • Hospitals
  • Dentists
  • MLMIC Insider
  • Login
  • Need to Report a Claim?

Tag: healthcare IT

Medical Malpractice Insurance News

News icon

October 29, 2019

Addressing Inefficiencies and Obstacles Related to EHR Use

Physicians identify key EHR design changes that would improve safety and productivity and reduce burnout.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: electronic health record (EHR), healthcare IT, medical records, physician burnout

News icon

October 8, 2019

FDA Releases Guidelines on Regulation of Medical Software

The FDA has updated guidance on which medical devices are regulated by the agency.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: advisory, FDA, healthcare IT, medical devices, patient safety, reduce risk

News icon

October 3, 2019

FDA Issues Warning About Serious Security Flaws in Critical Medical Devices

The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: advisory, FDA, healthcare IT, medical devices, patient safety, reduce risk

News icon

July 3, 2019

Resolving Health IT-Related Patient Safety Events

Ensuring health information technology-related events are resolved and incorporate effective solutions should be a continued focus area for healthcare systems.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: ECRI, healthcare IT, patient safety, reduce risk

News icon

December 12, 2018

HHS Draft Strategy Addresses Clinical Burden of EHRs and Other HealthIT

ONC has released a draft strategy it believes will lessen the regulatory and administrative burden of health information technologies, such as EHRs. MLMIC encourages all insured stakeholders to take this opportunity to offer their input.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: electronic health record (EHR), healthcare IT

News icon

August 30, 2018

Healthcare IT Can Reduce Diagnostic Errors by Facilitating Action on Test Results

The ECRI Institute recently convened a working group to identify how technology can facilitate timely action regarding test results and prevent missed or delayed diagnoses.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: diagnostic errors, healthcare IT, patient safety

News icon

February 24, 2017

NIST Warns EHR “Copy and Paste” Functionality Can Lead to Errors

A new report from NIST explores the use of “copy and paste” functionality, specifically how it may lead to errors that could affect patient safety.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: ECRI, electronic health record (EHR), healthcare IT, patient records, risk management

News icon

September 7, 2016

KHN: Clinicians Ignore EHR Alerts 49-96% of the Time

Efforts are underway by companies who create EHRs to design and implement health IT systems that produce more targeted and relevant alerts to decrease alert fatigue, while still providing beneficial warnings.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: electronic health record (EHR), healthcare IT, patient care, patient safety

News icon

March 23, 2016

Addressing Unique Risks of “Copy and Paste” in Electronic Health Records

MLMIC recognizes the “copy and paste” function of EHRs offers convenience and efficiency, but it also poses unique liability risks.

> MORE

Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: ECRI, electronic health record (EHR), healthcare IT, patient records, risk management

  1. Pages:
  2. «
  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 3
  • Request a quote
  • About MLMIC
  • Ask a Specialist
  • Berkshire Hathaway Transaction
  • Careers
  • Contact MLMIC
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Document Request
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance Cost
  • Apply Now
  • MLMIC Home Page
  • MLMIC Insider
  • Payment Information
  • Professional Societies & Associations
  • Report a Claim
  • Stress Resource Center
  • Testimonials
A.M. Best(R)

Rated a+ by AM Best

For the latest Best’s rating, access AMBest.com.

70+

Proudly endorsed by more than 70 state, county medical and specialty societies

Copyright © 2023 MLMIC Insurance Company. All rights reserved.

All references to MLMIC refer to MLMIC Insurance Company, Colonie, NY.

  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions