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Updates & industry news from New York’s #1 medical liability insurer. No one knows NY better than MLMIC. Dental professionals: Follow @MLMIC4Dentists !

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@MLMIC
MLMIC
11 months
If your medical practice has a social media presence, it's especially important to avoid online arguments or retaliation—especially if the comments made are potentially detrimental to the reputation of the facility or physician.
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. @MedicalNassau 's Spring Membership Meeting was one for the books! Our own Lori Hertz attended this event, headlined by @RealDoctorMike ! It was also great to connect with @mssnytweet 's Paul Pipia, M.D.!
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@MLMIC
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Dr. Alicia Agnoli from @UCDavisHealth tells @healthline , "The decision to prescribe opioids to a pregnant patient should be a highly individualized conversation between the physician & patient, weighing the risks of opioids against necessary pain relief."
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Big thanks to @nyssapga for hosting yet another fabulous event where #MLMIC 's own Michael Schoppmann shared his expertise through the presentation, "Insights into the Legal Process & Malpractice Claims." We were proud to support this event as a sponsor, with team members Lori
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@MLMIC
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5 years
A study published by @JAMAOnc found that clinician likelihood to order cancer screenings decreased as the day progressed. Researchers say future interventions for early detection should consider how time of day could influence these decisions.
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MLMIC
5 years
"Cancer patients are particularly susceptible to #opioidaddiction & 10X more likely to die from an overdose than the general public." See how one #painmanagement protocol cut the number of cancer surgery patients going home with narcotics from 100% to 8%:
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@MLMIC
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2 years
Governor Hochul has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, but the process is not over! MLMIC will *continue* to work with @mssnytweet , NY medical societies & other partners to oppose the GFA in the 2023 legislative session on behalf of #NewYork physicians:
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6 years
Happy to be celebrating the 70th anniversary of #NYSAFPCOD with @NYSAFP this weekend!
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7 months
It was great seeing everyone's smiling faces at the @MedicalNassau & Nassau Academy of Medicine Spring Membership Dinner. Take a look at the memories we made with NCMS president @MdPodwall & keynote speaker @ScottGottliebMD ! ⬇️
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@MLMIC
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6 years
New @MedMalMonitor Medical Malpractice Minute features Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of MLMIC as "the most interesting thing in medical professional liability this month." <-- As a bonus, it includes the funniest pirate doctor joke we've heard all week!
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3 years
How hospitals including @CedarsSinai & @BostonChildrens use #smartspeaker technology to optimize patient care -->
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@MLMIC
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6 years
10 principles of "radical redesign" that allow physicians to rediscover the joy in their work & take the lead on improving healthcare: <-- As presented by @donberwick from @theIHI at the recent @RSNA Annual Meeting in Chicago!
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
6 years
Our Conversation With Warren Buffett marks the official finalization of the transaction that adds MLMIC to the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.
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6 years
Do patients' families know what physicians & other providers mean when they describe making patients "comfortable"? @JAMAInternalMed commentary on the importance of clarity in #endoflife care terminology -->
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
2 years
Join #MLMIC & @NewYorkACP for #CME presentations on the needs of #ElderlyPatients in the home setting. Physician & legal experts will discuss liability risks associated with this care environment & will offer strategies to mitigate risk. Details here:
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1 year
Asking patients about their ability to afford medication may seem awkward, but @Medscape emphasizes that it's an important conversation that can strengthen relationships & improve adherence.
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MLMIC
3 years
A poll by @MGMA finds that 71% of medical practices had incidents of disruptive patients increase, with refusal to wear masks as the most frequently cited reason for disturbances.
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1 year
Another #MLMIC outing, another success! MLMIC's Michael Schoppmann, Salvatore Volpe, M.D., Tammie Smeltz & Lisa Murley had a fabulous time at  @NorthStarNtwork 's Healthcare Business Academy Fellowship Program! Thanks to NorthStar's Linda Becker for organizing a wonderful event &
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
11 months
Visit for hundreds of blog posts, publications, tips & videos containing critical information impacting the practice of medicine in New York!
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MLMIC
2 years
#NYC friends, this event is personal for MLMIC & our colleagues at @NYSAFP . Please join us in supporting @nfnetwork & celebrating the courage & determination of Rebecca Grasso as she receives the Bodner Memorial Award at this concert on Sunday.
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3 years
. @WSJ cites guidance for improving the patient experience with #telemedicine , including adjustments to the virtual waiting room, use of medical assistants for previsit procedures, "webside manner" development & more.
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MLMIC
5 years
A study published in @AGSJournal cautions that antidepressant use among older patients may increase the likelihood of harmful events like falling. Before issuing prescriptions, physicians should determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks.
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
2 years
#MLMIC attorney Marc Craw & CMO Dr. John Lombardo enjoyed meeting with @KCMS200 president Dr. Jagdish Gupta at the recent MSCK & @mssnytweet Legislative Day 2022 in #Brooklyn ! It's great to be connecting in person again at events across #NewYorkState !
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1 year
The #MLMIC team enjoyed meeting up with colleagues old & new at @mssnytweet 's 2023 House of Delegates! Here's our own Al Anthony Mercado, Esq. & Tim Krieg with MSSNY president @ParagMehta6 !
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
6 years
The 70th #NYSAFPCOD is this weekend! Congrats to @NYSAFP on this milestone anniversary!
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2 years
#DietarySupplements may sound harmless, but @Medscape reminds physicians that drug-supplement interactions are not straightforward &, in some circumstances, can be harmful.
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6 years
We're proud to sponsor the upcoming @NYSAFP Congress of Delegates in Troy & hope to see you at our exhibit table on June 23! #NYSAFPCOD
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6 years
"During stressful moments in the operating room, surgeons make up to 66% more mistakes on patients." @EurekAlert on data from a new study published in @BJSurgery –>
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8 months
Exciting news! We're thrilled to launch our new podcast series, "The Verdict"! Episode 1 features #MLMIC 's Tammie Smeltz & CEO Michael Schoppmann as they discuss the history of our organization & the status of #MedicalProfessionalLiability in New York.
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6 years
#NYS #sepsis treatment mandate includes blood cultures, broad-spectrum antibiotics & fluids within 1 hour. Researchers say it's working.
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2 years
. @physicianswkly examines why some physicians hesitate to adopt #remotepatientmonitoring .
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6 years
Join MLMIC at the @hfmaorg / @NewYorkMGMA conference on April 25 in Pittsford #NY ! Agenda includes a keynote address by @joshluke4health on the health system of the future & a presentation by @salvolpe on teamwork in the hospital setting.
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2 years
It is with great sadness that #MLMIC reports the passing of its founder, friend & colleague, Donald J. Fager, Esq. We are grateful for his many contributions to our company & his service to the broader medical community!
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MLMIC
7 months
#MLMIC was pleased to share our legal expertise with @CAIPAMSO on what the Grieving Families Act means to #NewYorkState physicians. Special thanks to our own Marc Craw, Esq., for leading the presentation!
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2 years
This summer, #MLMIC partnered with @Vol_of_America to support their #OperationBackpack campaign! We raised a total of $3,360 (more than six times our original goal) to buy school supplies for children in shelters, plus 15 students in fifth through eighth grade!
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
7 years
As #NY 's Lavern's Law brings attention to failure to diagnose, a new study shows that most #breastcancer patients show *should* have received genetic counseling did not. @medpagetoday reports:
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MLMIC
9 months
#MLMIC 's Joyce McCormack was on site at @NYSAFP 's Winter Weekend & Scientific Assembly in #LakePlacid this past weekend! We had a fabulous time connecting with #FamilyPhysicians during this #CME event in the snowy Olympic Village! ⛷
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MLMIC
1 year
Incoming @msce_erie President @StaceyWattMD is a passionate anesthesiologist, & she also has a fascinating background as a #discus athlete. In our recent Q&A, she discusses how her athletic history impacted her career, plus her plans for the future.
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MLMIC
6 years
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett & MLMIC Chairman of the Board James Reed, M.D., will address the economic issues most central to #NewYork #healthcare providers.
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MLMIC
6 years
New MLMIC blog post describes the recent @ECRI_Institute #healthIT report on "ensuring that patient data requiring action is delivered to the right people at the right time in the right format.”
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MLMIC
6 years
MLMIC will present “Insight Into the Legal Process and Malpractice Claims” today at 3:45 p.m. at #PGA72 : Our medical malpractice experts will help participants understand legal challenges & malpractice trends specific to #anesthesiologists .
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MLMIC
8 months
The fun continued during the third session of the #FoundationsOfInsurance program, which focused on #underwriting & #RiskManagement ! We are so excited to partner with @MedProProtector & @StJohnsU to share our passion for insurance with the younger generation!
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
5 years
. @GtownCHIR researchers point to "network misinformation" as the "biggest problem" contributing to #surprisemedicalbills " in #NY . According to their report, office practices sometimes share erroneous information with patients about who's in-network.
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5 years
We’re in agreement with @mssnytweet : New York State must support its physicians by ensuring full funding for the Excess Medical Malpractice Insurance Program.
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5 years
#MSSNY Asks, “Who Will Fight for the Doctors?” #MRT2 @sonodoc99
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2 years
Kathy Pucello (team captain), Jocel Judge, Kristen Guarente & Stephanie Sasenbury represented #MLMIC at @alzassociation 's #Walk2EndAlz last weekend in #Syracuse ! We were proud to support this great cause & we look forward to the Oct. 22 event in #Schenectady . #ENDALZ
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2 years
"The fact that most clinicians would treat asymptomatic bacteriuria suggests there is still a lot of work to do to improve #antimicrobialstewardship ," says @PublicHealthON 's @BRxAD .
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3 years
. @physicianswkly examines the link between positive physician-patient relationships & health outcomes.
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1 year
In honor of All-American Pet Photo Day, join us in celebrating the furry friends who leave pawprints on our hearts! Here is #MLMIC 's Chief Medical Officer John Lombardo, M.D., & his canine companion Enzo! #PetPhotoDay #PetPhotos
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2 years
If you're interested in improving patient outcomes, reducing costs & enhancing quality of life for patients, consider using #RemotePatientMonitoring !
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MLMIC
5 years
Due to the complexity of ambulatory care, @ECRI_Institute recommends that strategies for reducing adverse events, such as diagnostic testing errors & #HIPAA violations, focus on teamwork, communication & collaboration.
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2 years
#MLMIC 's Marc Craw, Esq., provides a special report on critical legislation that recently passed both houses in the #NewYorkState legislature & could have major impacts on healthcare providers.
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MLMIC
2 years
#MLMIC believes care delivery trends related to #ElectiveSurgeries , continuity of care, staffing & #telemedicine will continue to impact medical professionals over the coming years.
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6 years
. @MedEconomics on the opportunities for #healthcare systems to implement #technology solutions as a way to "improve the communication process" with patients -->
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
4 years
Today we celebrate & honor our physicians who, in addition to delivering routine care, demonstrate an unwavering commitment to keeping patients safe & healthy during these unprecedented times. We are deeply grateful for the work you do, today & every day! #NationalDoctorsDay
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@MLMIC
MLMIC
6 years
It's official! MLMIC announces completion of its conversion from a mutual company to a stock company & its acquisition by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
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6 years
Warren Buffett will join MLMIC Chairman James Reed, M.D. for a live streaming event on Wednesday to discuss how top economic issues impact New York’s ever-changing healthcare marketplace.
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MLMIC
2 years
. @USNewsHealth spotlights how the death of a young child inspires tribal communities to increase #OrganDonor numbers.
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7 months
Visit for hundreds of blog posts, publications, tips & videos containing critical information impacting the practice of medicine in New York!
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6 years
How health systems & #hospitals in #NY (including @MountSinaiNYC , @southnassau , @northwellhealth , @StonyBrookMed & @CHS_LI ) are investing in strategies to respond to the changing financial landscape -->
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1 year
We love seeing the friendly faces of our team out & about in our community! Here's Tammie Smeltz representing #MLMIC at the @hfmaorg / @NewYorkMGMA Spring Conference in #Rochester !
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. @CpcrMsk 's @TheVinodLab has been leading the first clinical trial to test mRNA vaccines as a potential therapy for #PancreaticCancer . Learn more about the findings:
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4 years
Follow-up is an integral part of healthcare. Providers are reminded to adopt strategies to prevent missed appointments & incomplete tests that can contribute to a delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis & subsequent liability exposure.
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@MLMIC
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2 years
Our vast library of resources on medical liability, risk management, legislative matters & industry news is now searchable by keyword & findable by both topic & media type!
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@MLMIC
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7 years
See our latest blog post for a risk management approach to use of computers during patient exams.
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1 year
#MLMIC 's Pastor Jorge attended @nypainsociety 's Annual Meeting & Scientific Session this past weekend in #Westchester ! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello! We always love the chance to connect with physicians in person!
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3 years
. @FierceHealth outlines the potential monetary consequences of noncompliance with @CMSGov 's Hospital Price Transparency rule.
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@MLMIC
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6 years
Don’t miss @NYSCACC ’s “cheers to *90* years!” Join us at @GC_CUNY today for this #ACCchapters #AnnualMtg18 & 90th Scientific Session:
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. @AnnalsofIM on how to eliminate barriers that prevent physicians from discussing firearm safety with patients & offering interventions to reduce firearm-related death & injury -->
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. @JohnsHopkinsSPH 's Marissa Seamans tells @physicianswkly that patients who are prescribed anti-anxiety drugs for #chronicpain must be informed of the risks & benefits associated with use of benzodiazepines, as well as the alternatives.
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6 years
A recording of the live-streamed conversation between Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett & MLMIC Chairman of the Board James Reed, M.D. -->
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3 years
Staffing, supplies, space & other key metrics to assess a hospital's ability to adequately respond to an increased demand for healthcare -->
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7 months
Are you prepared to provide quality care to patients of size? Learn about the importance of accommodating equipment & staff training to mitigate risks in your practice. Read more: #PSAW
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2 years
. @NCCN updates #breastcancer screening guidelines, recommending all average-risk women over age 40 receive annual #mammograms .
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2 years
If the pending #WrongfulDeath legislation is signed by the Governor into law, "profoundly untenable consequences to patient care will result," explains @mssnytweet President @ParagMehta6 . He urges #NewYorkState physicians to take action here:
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7 years
Computers in exam rooms impact the dynamic. Here's a way to use them to engage, not impede, communication.
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3 years
The debut episode for MLMIC's Talk Studio video series gets personal about what it's like to be the defendant in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Watch the full video here:
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MLMIC
10 months
Check out these tips from @MayoClinicHS to keep your diet in check during the #HolidaySeason ! Just a few modifications to your holiday routine can have a significant impact! #WellnessWednesday
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