Medical Malpractice Insurance News

A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on telephone triage by nurses.

MLMIC attorneys Nancy May-Skinner, Esq., and Marc Craw, Esq., discuss recent legislative actions taken by Governor Kathy Hochul.

MLMIC Insurance Company has received an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) from AM Best.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient safety, including guidance on managing equipment for patient care and safely caring for patients of size in the office practice.

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our colleague, Dr. Mark Feldman, after a long illness. For many years, Dr. Feldman led the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) as its executive director. He also served on the MLMIC Board of Directors. His colleagues remember him as a man of unfailing grace and charm who believed passionately in MLMIC’s mission.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on opioid management, including guidance on managing patients with chronic pain and managing drug-seeking patients.

MLMIC’s Chief Actuary Thomas Ryan answers questions related to a recent report on the nationwide medical professional liability market. The conversation, reprinted here from The Scope: Medical Edition, can help our readers understand the challenges specific to the New York market and how they impact insurers and policyholders.

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.

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on medication management, specifically, handling prescription medication to maximize patient safety. Be sure to view or download the checklist for use in your dental practice.

As the lead-in to the MSSNY 2021 House of Delegates, MLMIC and MSSNY are proud to present CME Day on Friday, September 17, via Zoom webinar. The series of continuing medical education presentations, originally scheduled to be hosted in-person, will commence online at 9 a.m. with three MLMIC presentations.