July 8, 2022
The Impacts of Health Literacy and Cultural Competence on Patient Care
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
July 8, 2022
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
May 23, 2022
MLMIC shares strategies to help address vaccine hesitancy in parents
February 9, 2022
The physician-patient relationship plays a central role in medical care. Here are several recommendations for building trust and addressing challenges both online and in-person.
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.
June 23, 2021
New research indicates there are not significant differences in clinical outcomes or overall experiences between post-surgical patients who receive narcotics and those treated with over-the-counter NSAIDs.
June 23, 2021
AHRQ’s new screening tool provides direction for practices who wish to begin SDoH assessments, as well as recommendations to connect patients with needed services to improve their health.
May 5, 2021
After adopting 21st Century Cures Act compliance strategies, physicians say patient access to their records can lend itself to stronger engagement and higher satisfaction.
April 6, 2021
MLMIC’s analysis of chief medical factors associated with improper performance shows that multiple specialties are involved and different types of procedures are triggering lawsuits.
February 3, 2021
With the rise in telehealth, physicians are advised to adopt practices that will enhance virtual patient encounters.
January 20, 2021
MLMIC has developed universal risk management strategies to prevent liability claims related to documentation, communication and follow-up.