Medical Malpractice Insurance News

The single most important factor in successfully defending a lawsuit or protecting a dentist from liability is good recordkeeping by the dentist. Legal concerns aside, good dental records also improve the quality and consistency of patient care.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to documentation in the medical record.

MLMIC has developed universal risk management strategies to prevent liability claims related to documentation, communication and follow-up.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the healthcare proxy law.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

A New York State law amendment regarding dental telehealth services takes effect immediately. Here’s what dentists need to know.

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.

MLMIC and HANYS present “Practicing in a Pandemic – Addressing Liability Issues and Maintaining a Safe Environment of Care,” a webinar on navigating the unprecedented operational and clinical challenges caused by the pandemic.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to HIV confidentiality.

MLMIC’s insured neurosurgeons are encouraged to review resources that will provide an understanding of the unique risks associated with the specialty and reduce the likelihood of exposure to medical professional liability.