March 4, 2020
What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
Tag: risk management
March 4, 2020
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
February 26, 2020
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
February 24, 2020
Through a new partnership with CRICO Strategies, MLMIC will now be able to expand the capabilities of MLMIC Analytics, including delivery of more robust risk management analyses, educational programs and industry reports.
February 18, 2020
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.
February 12, 2020
In response to a rise in coronavirus cases, OCR has issued an announcement reminding physicians and healthcare organizations about the ways that patient information may be shared under HIPAA.
February 5, 2020
The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.
January 29, 2020
ISMP says its list of “Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards” should be addressed when developing a 2020 medication safety improvement plan.
January 14, 2020
The Winter 2020 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – includes a case study on an ingested surgical device and a drug-seeking patient and guidance for properly closing a dental practice.
December 18, 2019
A new BCBS study found that millennials are experiencing higher rates of chronic health issues than previous generations. Projections indicate that this may increase both mortality rates and healthcare costs.
December 11, 2019
The Joint Commission released a new study it says provides “better characterization and analysis” of sentinel events “that require immediate investigation and response” in ambulatory settings.