OMIC Digest Archives 2023

OMIC Digest: Vol. 33 | No. 1 | 2023 Feature: Endophthalmitis: An updated study of claims 1987-2022 Eye on OMIC: OMIC engages with cyber coverage team at TMHCC to scan websites Policy Issues: ROR letters and kickback investigations coverage Closed Claim Study: When diagnosing endophthalmitis, the sooner the better Society Partners: Supporting your ophthalmic society lowers your OMIC premium < click to view or download

OMIC Digest Archives 2022

	OMIC Digest: Vol. 32 | No. 1 | 2022 Feature: Giant Cell Arteritis: Delayed diagnosis and treatment Eye on OMIC: Board changes and a new Chair announced for 2023 Policy Issues: Liability and coverage for patient falls Closed Claim Study: Failure to diagnose Giant Cell Arteritis results in settlement Risk Management Remedies: What’s in your toolbox? < click to view or download

OMIC Digest Archives 2021

OMIC Digest: Vol. 31 | No. 1 | 2021 Feature: An updated study of cataract surgery claims Eye on OMIC: Enhanced CyberNet© risk management resources and 2020 dividend declared Web Services: New online billing and payment features coming in 2022 Closed Claim Study: Chart alteration hinders the defense of a complicated cataract surgery Risk Management Remedies: Analysis of the cataract study < click to view or download

2022 Digest (Vol 32 No 1)

Allegations of failure to diagnose are common in medical malpractice lawsuits against ophthalmologists, and diagnostic error is an issue of ongoing concern in the healthcare community. In fact, one of the “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns” listed in an ECRI (formerly the Emergency Care Research Institute) and Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) 2022 special report is “Cognitive Biases and Diagnostic Error.” We examine solutions. 

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OMIC Digest Archives 2020

	OMIC Digest: Vol. 30 | No. 1 | 2020 Feature: Infectious keratitis claims Eye on OMIC: OMIC receives 2020 Outstanding Captive of the Year award Policy Issues: Ransomware losses on the rise Closed Claim Study: Failure to diagnose and treat acanthamoeba Risk Management Remedies: Patient and system issues in infectious keratitis cases < click to view or download