Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Many procedures are performed in the office setting using physician-owned or leased medical equipment. Failure or malfunction of this equipment may lead to patient, staff or provider injury. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

When resuming elective outpatient surgeries and non-urgent procedures, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery practices and diagnostic and treatment centers must follow guidance issued by NYSDOH.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on medication management, including guidance on how to manage medication samples and how to promote patient adherence to a medication regimen.

Medication errors result in a significant portion of medical liability claims. Careful attention to detail in prescribing and monitoring the use of medications promotes patient health and safety. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

MLMIC and MedPro Group have partnered to develop a series of checklists that can help hospitals, medical offices, surgical facilities and dental providers prepare for post-COVID-19 operations.

The receipt and review of test results are important aspects of patient care and safety in physician practices. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Patient confidentiality breaches pose a significant risk in the healthcare setting. HIPAA and New York State laws govern your obligation to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

MLMIC’s tips and legal risks for policyholders to consider when volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MLMIC CMO describes the heroics of his physician colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic and expresses his pride in and gratitude for the medical profession.

The Fall 2019 issue of Dateline is now available online. It includes a case study on risks of EHR changes/updates, a risk management tip on use of scribes and more.