Medical Malpractice Insurance News

MLMIC’s newest online CME-only modules address risk management topics related to physician advertising, telephone triage, electronic health records and voice recognition software.

Physicians in NYS may experience problems, distractions and disruptions if insured by an RRG that has been declared insolvent. As a service to our policyholders, we are providing information that describes what to expect if your RRG is declared insolvent.

The November 2017 edition of MLMIC’s Case Review includes case studies involving inadequate staffing and deviations from the standard of care.

The Fall 2017 issue of Dateline provides a number of resources, including recommendations on proper use of patient portals and cautions related to responding to unflattering online reviews.

MLMIC’s risk management team continues to enhance its resources for physicians and hospitals. “Risk Management Tips – Volume II,” the second installment of a well-received series, is available online in two different ways: as a single brochure and as individual tips.

To reduce the potential liability related to negligent credentialing, MLMIC encourages all hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure both rigorous credentialing and thorough follow-through of all steps in the process.

MLMIC’s newest risk management CME module helps physicians navigate the doctor-patient relationship. The program addresses patient behaviors that can negatively affect care and offers steps that can be taken to enhance the patient experience.

MLMIC’s Annual Risk Management Seminar features the foremost experts in the healthcare industry on current trends and topics essential to ongoing, effective risk management.

The Summer 2017 edition of Case Review – a review of case studies for MLMIC-insured physicians and facilities – is now available for reading online.

MLMIC has released an updated version of its Proactive Basic Risk Management Course as part of its ongoing commitment help physicians and other healthcare professionals improve the quality of patient care and reduce potential liability exposure in their practices.