July 22, 2015
End-of-Life Care: More Than a Conversation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a proposed rule that would reimburse physicians for discussions they have about end-of-life care.
July 15, 2015
Better Communication During Care Transitions May Reduce Readmissions
Ineffective communication and transfer of patient information has been associated with medical errors, patient harm and patient dissatisfaction.
June 3, 2015
PICC Line Concerns
It is the obligation of the original treating physician to appropriately follow up with the patient to arrange for removal of the PICC line.
April 29, 2015
“Emergency Medical Services and Surprise Bills” Law Takes Effect in New York
The “Emergency Medical Services and Surprise Bills” law, effective March 31, 2015, impacts billing and reimbursement for some out-of-network healthcare services.
March 30, 2015
MLMIC Releases Proactive Risk Management Follow-Up Program VI
A new online risk management CME program, Follow-Up VI, has been developed for our policyholders and is now available online.
September 10, 2014
Utilizing Checklists a Good Risk Management Practice
New data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that surgical checklists are unused in 10 percent of hospitals.