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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.!
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."
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
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.
"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%:
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:
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
! ⬇️
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!
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!
New research published in
@ATHjournal
delves into familial
#hypercholesterolemia
, which affects around 1 in 250 people. 70% of patients don't achieve LDL cholesterol targets.
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 -->
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:
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.
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.
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 &
#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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@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.
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.
#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
!
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
!
#DietarySupplements
may sound harmless, but
@Medscape
reminds physicians that drug-supplement interactions are not straightforward &, in some circumstances, can be harmful.
"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
–>
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.
Updated
@AmDiabetesAssn
guidelines recommend physicians counsel patients with
#diabetes
about proper
#sleep
habits. Both too much *and* two little sleep are associated with poor outcomes.
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.
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!
#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!
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!
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:
#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! ⛷
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.
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.
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.”
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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@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.
This uplifting story spotlights how the iStride, a portable lightweight device developed by
@USFNews
, helps patients recovering from stroke improve walking ability!
We’re in agreement with
@mssnytweet
: New York State must support its physicians by ensuring full funding for the Excess Medical Malpractice Insurance Program.
To mitigate the damage of a
#ransomware
attack,
@detectrespond
advises healthcare leaders to ensure business associates outline a clear response plan to breaches & commitment to
#cybersecurity
.
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
"The drug we identified is a powerful destroyer of old cells & its effect against some cancers is also now being investigated," explains
@uniofleicester
&
@UOCuniversity
's
@DrMacip
.
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.
#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.
#MLMIC
believes care delivery trends related to
#ElectiveSurgeries
, continuity of care, staffing &
#telemedicine
will continue to impact medical professionals over the coming 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
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.
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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@StanfordMed
's
@DonnaZulman
says listening completely, agreeing on priorities, connecting with a story & exploring emotional cues during office visits can create a better experience for both doctor & patient.
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
!
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.
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!
#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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@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.
"If Gov. Kathy Hochul wants her vision for
#NewYorkState
's future to become a reality, then she must veto S.74A," writes
@LawsuitReformNY
Executive Director
@ThomasStebbins
in a
@hwmag
opinion piece on the pending wrongful death bill.
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
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:
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:
#Colorectal
surgeon
@hongkongfong
discusses elements that could help address disparities in healthcare for
#LGBTQ
patients: improving diversity & cultural competency education & training.