Publications & Resources

10 Tips for Integrating Telehealth Into Medical Practices

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

A Forecast of Risk: COVID-19 Trends That Are Here to Stay

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

Evolving State Regulations Limit Practice of Telehealth

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

Benefits and Risks Associated With Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

“Hybrid Future” for Telehealth and In-Person Care Requires Thoughtful Integration of Technology

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.

Dentists’ Feelings About Teledentistry Changed During COVID-19. Here’s How.

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.

Q&A: Expired Pandemic-Related Executive Orders

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

New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Responding to Online Social Media Posts

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.

Strategies to Mitigate Telehealth Security Threats

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

Update on Status of New York and Border State Regulation of Telehealth

Our insureds are encouraged to review newly enacted provisions of the Public Health Law. These amendments hold implications for our insureds related to telehealth delivery.