Medical Malpractice Insurance News

MLMIC explores how this form of telehealth can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, optimize staff efficiency and enhance quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses.

MLMIC outlines guidance to promote a positive telehealth experience for both patient and physician.

The pandemic has permanently changed delivery of patient care, creating potential fallouts that may impact risk for New York State physicians.

New revisions to telehealth regulation revoke temporary flexibility around state licensing and could disrupt care for both physicians and patients.

MLMIC encourages all insureds to implement protocols specific to remote patient monitoring. These preparations can help you and your patients benefit from the technology while preserving patient safety and reducing risk.

As the nature of healthcare delivery moves toward a hybrid blend of telehealth and in-person care, thoughtful policies and protocols must be created to preserve the physician-patient relationship.

The healthcare sector has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of those changes are here to stay. One of the most notable changes for dentists is the increased use of teledentistry. A study in Colombia aimed to study the impact of COVID-19 on dentists’ knowledge and attitudes toward teledentistry. Here’s what they found.

This Q&A shares legal perspective on expired pandemic-related executive orders pertaining to healthcare delivery in New York State.

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.

Telehealth use requires health systems to ensure existing policies and procedures protect patient health information and privacy.