The Issue of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Cognitive decline in patients undergoing surgery and anesthesia is a known yet underappreciated complication. LAMMICO Named Top Workplace LAMMICO was named the overall winner of the Small Companies division of the 2021 Top Workplaces program. Devastating Events: Moving From Trauma to Tranquility LAMMICO's new online course, "Devastating Events: Moving From Trauma to Tranquility," presents some strategies for individual providers and facilities... Cyber Series Part 3: What is the Password? One of the simplest cybersecurity measures is using a strong password. But what is a password? Cyber Series Part 2: Medical Devices Medical devices continue to become more advanced but are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and attacks. Laptop Security and the Cost of ePHI Breach One medical practice payed the high cost of a stolen laptop and resulting medical data breach. Preventing Business Email Compromise Business email compromise is a technique used to gain access to your company email so criminals can impersonate a co-worker, manager or other trusted... Coadministration of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered simultaneously at the same visit according to recommendations from the CDC. Congress Ends Balance Billing Practices: How Will This Impact Providers? Provisions of the "No Surprise Act" to curb balance or "surprise" billing practices are set to begin in January 2022. Hurricane Ida Phishing, Vishing, Scams & Fraud CISA warns users to remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and charitable donors following a hurricane. You Absolutely Can Require Your Employees to be Vaccinated: Unless … Federal law does not prevent an employer from requiring all employees entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19. St. Bernard Parish Hospital Honored with LAMMICO's 6th Annual Patient Safety Award and Grant Congratulations to the recipient of the 6th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The 20... LAMMICO’s On-Demand Education Can Help You Earn a 10% Discount on Your Premium LAMMICO offers insureds an annual opportunity to earn a 10% discount for completing risk management education. LAMMICO’s “A” Rating Reaffirmed by AM Best AM Best recently awarded LAMMICO an “A” (Excellent) rating for 2020. Credit Card Processing for Patient Payments: A Solution for LAMMICO Insureds Whether you're new to accepting patients’ credit card payments or just researching a carrier change, it's important to be prepared so you feel good ab... Chad Prather, M.D. Elected to LAMMICO Board of Directors On June 4, 2021, the LAMMICO Board of Directors elected Chad Prather, M.D. to serve until the August 18, 2021, Annual Meeting and thereafter for a thr... A Faster Pathway to Medical Licensure in Other States Beginning July 1, 2021 The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact provides for a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of stat... Protecting PHI From a Former Employee The HHS offers tips to prevent unauthorized access to PHI by former workplace members. The 7 Main Takeaways for Healthcare Employers Now That OSHA Has Finally Unveiled Its Long-Awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Here are the seven key takeaways to ensure your workplace is in compliance with OSHA’s requirements. Hurricane Preparedness Resources for Medical Practices To assist you with preparations for the impending weather emergency, LAMMICO has several complimentary resources available to our insureds to help lim... Considerations Before Mandating Employee Vaccinations Employers are considering whether or not they should require or incentivize their workers to take the vaccine when it becomes widely available. Below... LAMMICO Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation LAMMICO was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the nation for 2020 by the National Association for Business Resources,... Here we are again … in the crosshairs of QPP! Here we are again … in the crosshairs of QPP! Here are a few important key items to remember before we get too far into 2021. Performance, Payments and Posting: How to Read Your 2021 Medicare Remittance Advices The payment adjustments from the 2019 Performance Year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) are being applied to the 2021 dates of service and are sho... LAMMICO Declares $1.3 Million Policyholder Dividend On December 9, 2020, the LAMMICO Board of Directors declared a 2.5% dividend, marking the 14th consecutive dividend since 2008. Telemedicine Licensing Requirements A practitioner engaged in telemedicine across state lines should consult the State Board of the patient’s location (also called the originating site)... Telehealth Tips, Strategies and Resources LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services. Louisiana Informed Consent Forms, Procedure Risks Updated for COVID-19 Risks LAMMICO has developed a new Members Only resource that is populated with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel forms with the list of procedures and... Documentation Recommendations for Patient’s Consent to Telemedicine Visits When conducting telemedicine consultations, physicians should look to the patient’s state for guidance on the rules for telemedicine and the requireme... HHS Guidance on Telehealth and HIPAA During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency The OCR recently issued a Notification announcing OCR will waive potential HIPAA penalties against healthcare providers in connection with their good... Telehealth/Telemedicine and Your LAMMICO MPL Insurance Coverage Telehealth/Telemedicine (telehealth) coverage for patients located within an insured provider's state is already covered by your LAMMICO policy.
Cognitive decline in patients undergoing surgery and anesthesia is a known yet underappreciated complication.
LAMMICO was named the overall winner of the Small Companies division of the 2021 Top Workplaces program.
LAMMICO's new online course, "Devastating Events: Moving From Trauma to Tranquility," presents some strategies for individual providers and facilities...
One of the simplest cybersecurity measures is using a strong password. But what is a password?
Medical devices continue to become more advanced but are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and attacks.
One medical practice payed the high cost of a stolen laptop and resulting medical data breach.
Business email compromise is a technique used to gain access to your company email so criminals can impersonate a co-worker, manager or other trusted...
The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered simultaneously at the same visit according to recommendations from the CDC.
Provisions of the "No Surprise Act" to curb balance or "surprise" billing practices are set to begin in January 2022.
CISA warns users to remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and charitable donors following a hurricane.
Federal law does not prevent an employer from requiring all employees entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Congratulations to the recipient of the 6th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The 20...
LAMMICO offers insureds an annual opportunity to earn a 10% discount for completing risk management education.
AM Best recently awarded LAMMICO an “A” (Excellent) rating for 2020.
Whether you're new to accepting patients’ credit card payments or just researching a carrier change, it's important to be prepared so you feel good ab...
On June 4, 2021, the LAMMICO Board of Directors elected Chad Prather, M.D. to serve until the August 18, 2021, Annual Meeting and thereafter for a thr...
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact provides for a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of stat...
The HHS offers tips to prevent unauthorized access to PHI by former workplace members.
Here are the seven key takeaways to ensure your workplace is in compliance with OSHA’s requirements.
To assist you with preparations for the impending weather emergency, LAMMICO has several complimentary resources available to our insureds to help lim...
Employers are considering whether or not they should require or incentivize their workers to take the vaccine when it becomes widely available. Below...
LAMMICO was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the nation for 2020 by the National Association for Business Resources,...
Here we are again … in the crosshairs of QPP! Here are a few important key items to remember before we get too far into 2021.
The payment adjustments from the 2019 Performance Year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) are being applied to the 2021 dates of service and are sho...
On December 9, 2020, the LAMMICO Board of Directors declared a 2.5% dividend, marking the 14th consecutive dividend since 2008.
A practitioner engaged in telemedicine across state lines should consult the State Board of the patient’s location (also called the originating site)...
LAMMICO has compiled some recommended practices, tips, suggestions and resources for practices delivering telehealth services.
LAMMICO has developed a new Members Only resource that is populated with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel forms with the list of procedures and...
When conducting telemedicine consultations, physicians should look to the patient’s state for guidance on the rules for telemedicine and the requireme...
The OCR recently issued a Notification announcing OCR will waive potential HIPAA penalties against healthcare providers in connection with their good...
Telehealth/Telemedicine (telehealth) coverage for patients located within an insured provider's state is already covered by your LAMMICO policy.
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