Publications & Resources

Open Bar: Special Treatment of Psychotherapy Notes Under HIPAA

MLMIC’s latest Open Bar covers the special protections psychotherapy notes receive under HIPAA. Unlike other mental health records, these notes remain confidential and cannot be accessed by patients or third parties except in limited legal circumstances.

Open Bar: Parental Access to the Patient Portal of a Minor

This month on Open Bar, we’re discussing whether providers must give parents access to the patient portal of their minor children. Here’s our expert answer to that question, taking into account the patient’s privacy rights.

Open Bar: Guidance for Texting with Patients

By Elizabeth Ollinick, Esq. MLMIC is thrilled to launch “Open Bar,” a monthly FAQ on trending issues in healthcare faced by MLMIC insureds throughout New York. There are several perks available to MLMIC policyholders. One of them is access to MLMIC’s Legal Hotline. Our Legal Department is comprised of seasoned healthcare attorneys throughout the state. […]

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.

Protect Yourself From Advertising Liability: What Dentists Need to Know

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.

How Medical Scribes Can Decrease Physician Burnout and Increase Productivity

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.

Sharing Dental Patient Reviews, Testimonials and Photos: A Legal Perspective

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.

Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Office Policies

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.

Risk Management Checklists: Technology in Healthcare

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.

What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about the 21st Century Cures Act

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.