Did you know that almost 34 million Americans are admitted to a hospital every year?1 And that there are over 338,000 active physician group practices throughout the United States?2 While those are certainly big numbers, there is only one number that we’re here to talk about – one.
One blanket license may be able to help protect medical organizations against copyright issues. Because if you’re playing any kind of film, television, or streaming content in a public space like a lobby or waiting room, your practice or practices likely need to protect themselves from infringement concerns. Thankfully, the MPLC Blanket License offers a simple way to conduct public viewings of copyrighted material.
But just how important is it to show content? For patients and families, watching movies and TV can help alleviate anxiety whether they’re in a waiting room or lobby.3 And creating a less stressful environment also makes things easier on staff as well.
All these reasons are just a small part of why MPLC is working with healthcare providers across the country to help ensure that they stay compliant with The Copyright Act (17 U.S. Code §§ 101, et seq.). Blanket licenses are the perfect prescription for any office looking to decrease discomfort or relieve job stress.
Sources:
1 (n.d.). Fast Facts on US Hospitals, 2024. American Hospital Association. https://www.aha.org/statistics/fast-facts-us-hospitals
2 (n.d.). Healthcare Insights. Definitive Healthcare. https://www.definitivehc.com/resources/healthcare-insights/number-physician-group-practices-by-state
3 Barker, M. (n.d.). Healthcare Televisions Enable Hospitals to Offer Patient-Centric Care. Healthcare Facilities Today. https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Healthcare-televisions-enable-hospitals-to-offer-patient-centric-care–12384b