Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Medical supplies and devices are among the wide variety of products affected by the nationwide supply shortage.

The mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19 can still be enforced in New York State, according to a federal appeals court.

MLMIC Insurance Company has received an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) from AM Best.

Amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, a New York State executive order requires hospitals or health systems with limited capacity to limit non-essential elective procedures.

Workplace violence in healthcare continues to multiply and adversely impact a current state of burnout and staffing shortages.

Patient access to electronic medical records allows individuals greater insight into their own health documents—but also brings new complexity to record management.

In addition to researching symptoms and health concerns ahead of seeking care, patients are also turning to Google following medical appointments or instead of disclosing information to their doctors altogether.

New revisions to telehealth regulation revoke temporary flexibility around state licensing and could disrupt care for both physicians and patients.

As the nature of healthcare delivery moves toward a hybrid blend of telehealth and in-person care, thoughtful policies and protocols must be created to preserve the physician-patient relationship.

To address gender and racial bias in the clinical setting, MLMIC encourages physicians to be aware of the disparities and take proactive measures to mitigate their impact on patient safety.