Medical Malpractice Insurance News

In this editorial from March 2015, Dr. Kevin J. Hanley writes that if leaders of dental organizations don’t come up with creative ways to attract the new generation of dentists, organized dentistry may be a thing of the past. This article is reprinted with permission from The New York State Dental Journal.

These strategies will help physicians identify and respond to negative social media reviews in an appropriate manner, while continuing to provide optimum care to patients.

An adult patient went to a MLMIC-insured orthodontist requesting treatment to make his teeth perfect. Seven years later, the patient filed a lawsuit claiming that the orthodontist’s treatment was careless, reckless and contraindicated. What went wrong? Find out in this case study, complete with a legal and risk management perspective from a Fager, Amsler, Keller & Schoppmann attorney.

The newest issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition,” MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

Healthcare providers recognize that along with their practice websites, public websites and social media sites can be used as marketing tools to inform the public of their services. The online community, however, is then afforded an opportunity to respond, rate, and, at times, complain about those services. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

Join MLMIC and HANYS on Tuesday, March 24, at noon for a complimentary webinar on optimizing the benefits of social media and managing risks associated with the use of these platforms.

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.

On Wednesday, August 15, the Medical Society of the County of Queens (MSCQ) is hosting “Social Media in Healthcare,” presented in collaboration with MLMIC as part of the MSCQ Office Practice Lecture Series.

In Network Meetings at multiple locations across New York during April, May and June, MLMIC will present a risk management perspective on “Managing Your Social Media Presence.” CME credits are available.