Failing to properly enroll in the PCF or choosing to not participate in the PCF, could leave you exposed to uncapped claims.

Individuals throughout an organization have the ability to expose their organization to a wide range of security threats simply because they are consi...

Physician burnout is costing the U.S. about $4.6 billion annually. LAMMICO offers resources to help healthcare providers avoid burnout.

As hurricane season heats up, we recommend that you review the checklist below to ensure that you’re prepared in the event of a flood.

According to a recent study by Comparitech, medical and health records have become the top target for cybersecurity attacks over the past three years.

AM Best recently awarded LAMMICO an “A” (Excellent) rating for 2018.

An Ohio urology practice was allegedly hacked earlier this month and agreed to pay a $75,000 ransom to unlock its computer system. However, there are...

LAMMICO has created an online Physician Job Board as a tool for insureds to post and find open physician positions and to help practices fill open job...

LAMMICO reminds policyholders of resources available to help you prepare in the event of a weather emergency to limit disruption to your practice.

LAMMICO wants to take this opportunity to recognize Dr. Hines because of his significant contributions on behalf of Louisiana physicians.

Due to the PCF's recent action regarding Practice Protection Fund, many healthcare providers needed to find a new underlying carrier in order to stay...

In celebration of National Nurses Week, here are a few ways that LAMMICO supports our nurses.

In February, the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy announced a third party platform that allows integration between the Louisiana Prescription Monitoring Pr...

     Congratulations to the recipient of the 4th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: Jennings American Legion Hospital in...

NAS Insurance, LAMMICO’s cyber risk insurance carrier, recently published their 2019 Cyber Claims Digest, which analyzes cyber claims data from 2018....

Louisiana law does not set the copy fees for a patient record request. Pursuant to Title 45 Section 164.524 of the Federal regulations, a patient or h...

The Board of Directors of LAMMICO elected J. Michael Conerly, M.D., to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2019.

Thomas H. Grimstad, M.D. reflects on his 20-year career at LAMMICO ahead of his retirement.

When a physician makes the decision to close a medical practice, there are procedures and responsibilities that must be carried out to allow time for...

In addition to a very small increase in the conversion factor to $36.04 (from $35.99), the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule included some ne...

The Department of Health and Human Services recently released the "Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients"...

Now offering expanded coverage options, Elatas Risk Partners is dedicated to helping your business succeed by tailoring insurance portfolios to fulfil...

LAMMICO can report your completion of our course “Louisiana Act 76, Controlled Substances: Prescribing, Diversion Prevention and Addiction Treatment”...

Effective January 1, 2019, Louisiana law provides that those required to sign a death certificate must complete it electronically.

Happy holidays from all of us at LAMMICO!

A Connecticut allergy practice has agreed to pay the OCR $125,000 and adopt a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the HIPAA Priva...

If you are a MIPS eligible clinician or group AND you did not submit data in 2017, don't plan to submit data in 2018 or 2019 AND generate at least $20...

LAMMICO helps keep med-mal insurance premiums lower by offering an annual opportunity to earn a 10% discount for completing risk management education.

In today’s constant barrage of technology warnings, it is easy to overlook the dusty old fax machine in the corner.

News about cybersecurity threats fills our inboxes daily, and the information can be difficult to process. As cybersecurity threats and regulations co...

LAMMICO is proud to provide MOC-approved CME and CNE for this year’s DEM conference in New Orleans.

Is a staff member’s use of a patient’s full name in the waiting room considered a HIPAA violation?

There are still a lot of pieces that need to fall in place before a Louisiana patient can walk into a medical office and ask for marijuana.

Organizations should consider whether their process for disposing of electronic devices and media does so in a secure manner.

One effective but underused technological shield healthcare providers can wield against modern-day security attacks is encryption: usually free, readi...

The LSBME and the LSBN have issued congruent rules governing physician collaboration with APRNs required to have a collaborative practice agreement.

Log in as a Member at LAMMICO.com to access Practice Solutions’ newest resources on HIPAA.

Breaches are not always accidents. Current and former healthcare employees are the biggest threats to patient HIPAA privacy.

If you don’t check federal and state exclusion lists, you may not be able to keep the payment checks!

Several federal and state laws govern how practices and hospitals should treat patients with hearing difficulties or who do not speak English.

LAMMICO offers guidance to our insureds facing a claim through our Litigation Stress Management Seminar.

Congratulations to the recipient of the 3rd Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award & Grant: Specialists Hospital Shreveport.

Elatas Risk Partners is dedicated to helping your business succeed by tailoring insurance portfolios to fulfill your unique needs.

We highlight some of the situations involving claims that fall outside of the Louisiana medical malpractice damages cap.

Learn strategies to avoid burnout at LAMMICO's brand new live lecture series.

The experts at Johnson Lambert LLP offer insights on how the new tax plan impacts healthcare providers.

LAMMICO has developed a three-hour controlled substance course to meet the new Louisiana state requirements.

OCR has provided examples of activities to reduce the chances of being a victim of cyber extortion.

A new law, the 21st Century Cures Act, may be the start of stomping out the fax machine in medicine.

Healthcare providers have until March 1, 2018 to report a 2017 HIPAA breach regarding 500 or fewer individuals to the OCR.

DCFS adopted an Emergency Rule relative to Physician Notification, which shall be effective on January 28, 2018.

Beginning in April 2018, Medicare cards using the new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier number will be distributed to replace cards using the social-sec...

CMS recently issued guidance distinguishing texting patient information from texting patient orders.

We offer insights into the Medical Review Panel process in Louisiana.

The Office for Civil Rights offers tips to prevent unauthorized access to PHI by former workplace members.

Wishing you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season!

OCR recently issued guidance focused on protecting PHI when using mobile devices like smart phones and tablets.

LAMMICO recently awarded medical school scholarships to this past year’s incoming freshman classes.

The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently issued the following guidance on how HIPAA allows information sharing to address the opioid crisis.

Sections of Practice Solutions have been optimized with new tools to reduce malpractice risk and help make the business of medicine more manageable.

OCR recently announced the updated version of their rebranded HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool.

LAMMICO and Medical Interactive Community recently received Accreditation with Distinction as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the Americ...

OCR has clarified what conditions must be met to allow patient information to be shared with family, friends and the media.

The establishment of a legal entity for your practice does not automatically protect you from personal liability.