HHS Issues Alert Regarding Ransomware Threat Targeting Heathcare The HHS Cybersecurity Program issued an alert in late April to healthcare providers warning them to guard against the "exceptionally aggressive" Hive... Self-Service Features in Your LAMMICO Member Account The self-service features in the Members Only section of our website allow our insureds to have greater control over their account and information. Philip Gachassin, M.D. and Stephen Jones, M.D. Elected to LAMMICO Board of Directors We'd like to congratulate Philip Gachassin, M.D., and Stephen Jones, M.D., for their election to the LAMMICO Board of Directors effective April 20, 20... The Joint Commission Reports 10 Most Frequently Reported Sentinel Events of 2021 The Joint Commission released its data from 2021 regarding reported sentinel events. How to Register for a LAMMICO Webinar LAMMICO hosts webinars to assist our insureds with reducing risk exposure by providing education on current important medical topics. 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... Potential Russia/Ukraine Conflict Raises Global Cybersecurity Concerns The escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine has caused the Cyber Security & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to issue a ‘shields up’ warning to U.S.... Hospital Webinars & Patient Safety Award and Grant LAMMICO hosts webinars to assist our insureds with reducing risk exposure by providing education on current important medical topics. Add to Your Patient Safety Knowledge During Patient Safety Awareness Week This week serves as an important time to raise awareness about safety in healthcare and inspire action to make further improvements for patients, phys... Do You Have Adequate Medical Director Insurance? The duties of a medical director are exposures typically not covered by an individual’s medical professional liability insurance policy. 40 Years of Stability, Strength and Service 2022 will be an exciting year for us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! 2021-2022 LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant The 2021-2022 Patient Safety Award and Grant program is centered on devastating events such as hurricanes, pandemics, terrorist attacks, or situations... Courses to Help Deter Workplace Violence Your practice can take steps to build a practical violence-prevention program. Can a Minor Consent to Birth Control Without Her Parent’s Consent? It Depends. This issue arose recently based on an insured’s inquiry after a sexually-active 13-year-old appeared in his office seeking birth control pills. OSHA and CMS Supreme Court Rulings: What Now? On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court effectively blocked OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) from taking effect. The ruling temporarily reliev... Service Animals: 10 Questions Answered Medical offices, facilities and hospitals must usually accommodate patients with disabilities who use service animals. LAMMICO Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation LAMMICO was named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for fall 2021 by the National Association for Business Resources. LAMMICO Declares $1.83 Million Policyholder Dividend On December 1, 2021, the LAMMICO Board of Directors declared a 3.5% dividend, marking the 15th consecutive dividend since 2008. The Issue of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction Cognitive decline in patients undergoing surgery and anesthesia is a known yet underappreciated complication. 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... 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... 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...
The HHS Cybersecurity Program issued an alert in late April to healthcare providers warning them to guard against the "exceptionally aggressive" Hive...
The self-service features in the Members Only section of our website allow our insureds to have greater control over their account and information.
We'd like to congratulate Philip Gachassin, M.D., and Stephen Jones, M.D., for their election to the LAMMICO Board of Directors effective April 20, 20...
The Joint Commission released its data from 2021 regarding reported sentinel events.
LAMMICO hosts webinars to assist our insureds with reducing risk exposure by providing education on current important medical topics.
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...
The escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine has caused the Cyber Security & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to issue a ‘shields up’ warning to U.S....
This week serves as an important time to raise awareness about safety in healthcare and inspire action to make further improvements for patients, phys...
The duties of a medical director are exposures typically not covered by an individual’s medical professional liability insurance policy.
2022 will be an exciting year for us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!
The 2021-2022 Patient Safety Award and Grant program is centered on devastating events such as hurricanes, pandemics, terrorist attacks, or situations...
Your practice can take steps to build a practical violence-prevention program.
This issue arose recently based on an insured’s inquiry after a sexually-active 13-year-old appeared in his office seeking birth control pills.
On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court effectively blocked OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) from taking effect. The ruling temporarily reliev...
Medical offices, facilities and hospitals must usually accommodate patients with disabilities who use service animals.
LAMMICO was named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for fall 2021 by the National Association for Business Resources.
On December 1, 2021, the LAMMICO Board of Directors declared a 3.5% dividend, marking the 15th consecutive dividend since 2008.
Cognitive decline in patients undergoing surgery and anesthesia is a known yet underappreciated complication.
LAMMICO's new online course, "Devastating Events: Moving From Trauma to Tranquility," presents some strategies for individual providers and facilities...
Congratulations to the recipient of the 6th Annual LAMMICO Patient Safety Award and Grant: St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The 20...
LAMMICO has developed a new Members Only resource that is populated with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel forms with the list of procedures and...
