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• Protect Your Practice From Catastrophic Events
  

  You may be surprised to learn that several OMIC policyholders have reported partial or total loss of practice as a result of natural disasters and national emergencies. Do the following to prepare your practice for such an event: 1. Inventory and photograph all practice property and possessions. Also have all important phone numbers, insurance policy […]

• 2014 Dividend Questions Answered
  

  In 2014, the Board of Directors of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) announced a 25% dividend for physician insureds that will come in the form of a 2015 renewal premium credit. See below for details about distribution of the dividend credit. Q:  When will I receive my 2014 dividend? A:  OMIC announced a 25% […]

• How to Prevent Harm from Improper Use of Single-dose/ Single Use Vials
  

  Every year, ophthalmologists give hundreds of thousands of intravitreal and intraocular injections.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been very active in promoting safe injection practices.   This  CDC Position Paper provides the CDC’s “position” and “general messages”  that all ophthalmologists should be aware of and implement in their practice.   The following is from the CDC website  http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/ […]

• OMIC Forms 43rd Educational Alliance with the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  

  This cooperative venture will significantly reduce malpractice premiums for MSEPS members by offering a 10% discount (averaging nearly $800) to members for completing a qualifying OMIC risk management event. CME credit available for some courses. For more information on OMIC’s CV program contact Deena Mader at OMIC at 800-562-6642, ext. 628. www.omic.com . To read more about CV […]