Medical Malpractice Insurance News

MLMIC shares strategies to alleviate the stress of physicians and other clinical staff amid the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.

Workplace violence in healthcare continues to multiply and adversely impact a current state of burnout and staffing shortages.

While caring for patients throughout the global healthcare crisis, physicians have put themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19 and dealt with a lack of resources and staff – all while taking care of, or in many cases, neglecting, their own mental health.

An alert issued by The Joint Commission highlights the critical importance of supporting clinicians bearing the weight of the COVID-19 crisis.

To improve patient safety, Becker’s says healthcare leaders should prioritize 10 challenges currently at the forefront of care.

MLMIC has partnered with The Medical Society of the State of New York in its effort to provide New York State physicians with resources to address mental health challenges resulting from today’s medical environment.

The Joint Commission shares important considerations and guidance related to mental health problems among healthcare professionals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new physician support hotline can help physicians navigate and address mental health challenges resulting from the pandemic.

New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.

Physicians identify key EHR design changes that would improve safety and productivity and reduce burnout.