Publications & Resources

“The Scope:  Medical Edition” Examines Challenges to the Healthcare Resource Supply Chain

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.

New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Actions to Address Drug Shortages

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.

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.

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 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 Checklists: Technology in Healthcare

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on technology, including guidance on EHR copy/paste, computers in exam rooms, patient portals, protected health information, health IT and online reviews.

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.

Risk Management Tip: The Proper Use of Scribes

One way that physicians have chosen to address the growing workload associated with electronic health records is through the use of scribes. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.

Risk Management Tip: Managing Negative Online Reviews

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.

Risk Management Tip: Security of Patient Information and Health Information Technology

With virtually all medical offices and healthcare facilities connected to the internet and using computer systems for the practice of medicine, maintaining the security of computers and other electronic devices is critical. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.