July 25, 2023
Best Practice Tips for Disposing of Paper Medical Records and Imaging
MLMIC reviews regulatory and HIPAA requirements for destroying medical records while outlining options for disposal.
Tag: HIPAA
July 25, 2023
MLMIC reviews regulatory and HIPAA requirements for destroying medical records while outlining options for disposal.
June 29, 2023
There are many positive aspects to marketing and advertising in the dental industry. However, there are also risks associated with advertising dental services. Understanding the risks is crucial to protect yourself from liability and contractual claims and violations of business law.
June 28, 2023
Although there are many positive aspects of marketing and advertising in the healthcare industry, there are also risks for healthcare provider. Here, MLMIC takes a look at key concerns.
February 15, 2023
Introducing a medical scribe into your practice may help combat the increased workload associated with the EHR while allowing physicians more time to focus on patient interactions.
November 9, 2022
Having an online presence is an important part of marketing for many dental practices, but it can introduce risk management issues. In this blog, we’ll cover important considerations when sharing dental patient reviews, testimonials and photos online.
October 11, 2021
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on office policies, including guidance on maintaining patient confidentiality, tracking test results, following up on missed or cancelled appointments and handling patient complaints.
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 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 1, 2021
Patient portals are an effective tool to actively engage patients in their care to improve health outcomes. However, healthcare professionals must be aware of the potential risks presented by this technology. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
December 9, 2020
As physicians continue to deliver care via telehealth, healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches or cyberattacks related to the use of the technology.