April 27, 2022
The Liability Issues of Medispa Treatment
Physicians and professional practices must exercise caution when offering medispa services, which can pose professional and financial risks.
April 27, 2022
Physicians and professional practices must exercise caution when offering medispa services, which can pose professional and financial risks.
April 13, 2022
Attorneys at Martin, Clearwater & Bell discuss the basic components of medical malpractice insurance coverage.
January 17, 2022
Two years into the pandemic, we have the benefit of research and experience to help dentists make informed decisions for their practices. Unfortunately, the end is still not in sight. New York State and the entire country are facing a surge of coronavirus cases due to the incredibly infectious Omicron variant. To help you handle the current situation, read our risk management best practices for dental offices during COVID-19.
December 29, 2021
As part of our commitment to put the interests of policyholders first, MLMIC is proud to offer a number of Preferred Savings Programs (PSPs) to qualifying New York physicians. Physicians who meet certain requirements can take advantage of additional premium reductions, either separately or in combination with the PSP, for potential total savings of up to 30%.
October 22, 2021
Results from a recent MLMIC vaccine survey—including numbers of resignations and exemptions—reveal that staff at our insured facilities have overwhelmingly chosen to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
October 12, 2021
MLMIC’s Chief Actuary Thomas Ryan answers questions related to a recent report on the nationwide medical professional liability market. The conversation, reprinted here from The Scope: Medical Edition, can help our readers understand the challenges specific to the New York market and how they impact insurers and policyholders.
September 22, 2021
Most physicians and other healthcare providers encounter patients with limited health literacy every day. Increasing awareness and facilitating patient education can mitigate the impact of health literacy on health outcomes and patient safety – and reduce liability risk.
September 10, 2021
Here, we summarize what patient-centered care is, what it means for your medical practice (including your relationships with patients) and what to consider when implementing PCC to improve outcomes and reduce medical liability.
September 1, 2021
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.
August 18, 2021
We remain cognizant of the impact that COVID-19 has had on our insureds, their staff and their loved ones. We recognize the rising Delta variant and its impact upon communities with a high unvaccinated population and continue to battle vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.