Publications & Resources

Recommendations for Managing Patients with Chronic Pain

MLMIC has developed several risk management tips to help guide physicians through the complexities of treating patients suffering from chronic pain. In this blog post, we share recommendations and outline common allegations seen in pain management claims.

Risk Management Tip: Communicating and Following Up on Critical Patient Test Results

To protect your medical practice, check out MLMIC’s recommendations for communicating and following up on critical test results.

Protecting Yourself from the Risks of Using “Copy and Paste” in the EHR

The electronic copy and paste function in the EHR poses significant risks for healthcare providers. Try our eight strategies to protect yourself and reduce liability exposure.

Risk Management Tip: Social Media Hygiene for Healthcare Organizations

MLMIC shares social media hygiene practices that will protect virtual data and convey appropriate messages for healthcare organizations.

Social Media Risk Management Tips for Dentists

When used appropriately, social media for dentists can help with business promotion, customer testimonials, reviews and more. While the benefits of using social media may be obvious, the pitfalls of its use may not be as apparent. Below are some important risk management considerations for using social media for your dental practice.

Risk Management Tip: Documentation Considerations for EHR Open Notes

Considering increased patient access to their own health information, the following strategies can help physicians promote patient understanding of and engagement with their EHR.

Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Dentist-Patient Relationships

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on dentist-patient relationships, including guidance on properly discontinuing the dentist-patient relationship, treating patients with whom you have a close relationship, managing patient noncompliance and managing negative online reviews.

Risk Management Checklists for Dentists: Patient Communication

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists for Dentists on patient communication, including guidance on after-hours calls, communication between consulting and referring dentists, sharing test results and communicating with low health literacy patients.

Risk Management Tip: Effective Telehealth Patient Engagement

The proliferation of telehealth highlights the need to implement effective strategies for patient engagement. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Risk Management Tip: Utilizing Telehealth in Your Practice

Telehealth continues to rapidly expand, due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is viewed as an effective method of healthcare delivery. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.