Tag: New York State

New revisions to telehealth regulation revoke temporary flexibility around state licensing and could disrupt care for both physicians and patients.

Although we can never thank healthcare heroes enough, New York City came together for a ticker tape parade on July 7 to honor their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. MLMIC was there along the parade route – each and every one of us so moved to see the outpouring of support from a grateful city.

School-based Health Centers, an important source of primary, dental and mental healthcare for New York students, are officially open again after a lengthy mandated shutdown due to COVID-19. The reopening is largely thanks to the advocacy of the New York State Dental Association and other organizations in the state.

Our insureds are encouraged to review newly enacted provisions of the Public Health Law. These amendments hold implications for our insureds related to telehealth delivery.

Whether you are a new dentist or an established practitioner, choosing a professional liability carrier is a crucial decision for your practice. But what makes one carrier stand apart from another? These are the qualities you should pay attention to.

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

Since dental practices reopened in June, a concern has arisen about liability claims related to COVID-19 exposure. While this concern is certainly legitimate, an overlooked, likely greater concern is the potential for claims related to delays in diagnosis and treatment that could stem from the closure of dental practices during the peak of the pandemic in New York State.

HHS confirms physicians can deliver telehealth services across state lines for covered services to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Physicians interested in offering the COVID-19 vaccine should follow the NYS Department of Health’s instructions for enrollment.

The NYS Department of Health directs physicians interested in administering the COVID-19 vaccine in their practice or clinic to enroll in the New York State Immunization Information System.