Risk Management
OMIC offers you a wealth of ophthalmic-specific tools, resources, up-to-date information, and live support for your risk management questions.
Contact Risk Management
We encourage insured physicians and their staff to call us regarding issues such as difficult patient encounters, documentation questions, or any other risk management issue. Calling OMIC’s Hotline for help will not affect your coverage in any way.
Email us: riskmanagement@omic.com
Call us: (800) 652-6642 (press 4) or (415) 771-1002 (press 4)
Partner Society Discounts
Receive the maximum discount of 10% when your policy renews.
- 5% Partner Society Discount
- 5% Risk Management Discount
Upcoming Seminars
May 9, 2025
Course for Physicians: Maryland Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Hilton Biltmore BWI Airport
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Jun 6, 2025
Course for IJCAHPO Ophthalmic Technicians and Administrators: Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Jun 7, 2025
Course for Physicians: Virginia Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Omni Richmond Hotel
Richmond, VA
2024 OMIC Digest | Vol. 34, No. 1
- Feature Article: Never Events in Focus: Incorrect Gas Claims
- Eye on OMIC: OMIC’s “A” Rating by AM Best is Reaffirmed
- Eye on OMIC: OMIC’s Latest Policyholder Dividend Places Us Ahead of Peers
- Policy Issues: Office Surgical Suites
- Closed Claim Study: Excess C3F8 Gas During Pneumatic Retinopexy
Cataract Surgery Risk Management Guidance
Cataract surgery is the source of most medical malpractice claims reported to OMIC. The following guidance is based on the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO’s) Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP) guidelines, which identify characteristics and components of quality eye care.