Category: Dentists
MLMIC Resource Center Assists Policyholders with Risk Management and Patient Safety Inquiries
MLMIC policyholders and their staff have exclusive access to the MLMIC Resource Center, which can access a wide variety of current healthcare reference materials on your behalf and promptly provide these research findings to you.
MLMIC Launches Case Review Podcast Examining New York State Medical Professional Liability Cases
The July 2019 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies highlighting how questions related to communication and informed consent impacted two separate medical liability cases in New York.
How the 2019 Legislative Session Impacts Medical Liability and Healthcare in New York
MLMIC has released a new edition of The Albany Report to help physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers understand the impact of the most recent Legislative session on their practice in New York State.
Using the Teach-Back Method to Improve Patient Understanding of Instructions
The teach-back method can help physicians ensure that patients have a clear understanding of post-visit instructions.
Spring 2019 Edition of Dental Dateline Available Online
The Spring 2019 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – includes a case study about factors involved in a damaged lingual nerve and tips for responding to unflattering online reviews.
Physician Responsibility for Compliance With the ADA
Researchers recently measured physician knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and found that doctors lack specific understanding of the issues and barriers patients encounter. Because of these knowledge gaps, physicians may fail to comply with the ADA and contribute to persisting inequities in care.
MLMIC Announces New Online Risk Management Program
MLMIC is pleased to announce the release of its latest online Risk Management CME program, Proactive Risk Management Follow-Up Program VIII. Those who complete the program can qualify for both premium credit and CME credits and may become eligible for the NYS “free” excess insurance program.
A Reminder from NYSDOH About Opioid Treatment Plan Requirement
NYS Public Health Law requires that a written treatment plan be placed in the patient’s medical record when a practitioner prescribes opioids for pain management for longer than three months or past the time of normal tissue healing.
Register Now For MLMIC’s 2019 Risk Management Program
Online registration is open for MLMIC’s April 11 Risk Management Program at the Westchester Marriott Hotel (670 White Plains Road) in Tarrytown. The conference qualifies physicians for CME credit and covers current risk management issues facing all specialties.
Mailing of Tax Information for Berkshire Hathaway Transaction Proceeds
1099-B tax forms for recipients of cash consideration from MLMIC’s acquisition by National Indemnity Company will be sent on February 25 via Computershare. The mailing will contain an explanatory insert and a 1099-B tax statement required by the IRS.