Medical Malpractice Insurance News

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

MLMIC is starting off the summer months with a bang, supporting several events throughout New York, including a golf outing!

Dr. Cohen shares stories about his history as a practicing gastroenterologist in New York, his passion for organized medicine and tort reform and information about the MLMIC/MSSNY discount program.

In this new episode of The Verdict podcast, Dr. Lombardo shares impactful stories from his career in medicine and his role as Chief Medical Officer. He also talks about MLMIC’s relationship with The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and provides information about the MLMIC/MSSNY Preferred Savings Program.

In this case, a 25-year-old female alleged that, during her pregnancy, she was not fully informed that her infant would suffer birth defects. A legal and risk management analysis of the case indicates that failure to provide this patient with test results in a timely manner led to serious consequences.

MLMIC has developed several risk management tips to help guide physicians through the complexities of treating patients suffering from chronic pain. In this blog post, we share recommendations and outline common allegations seen in pain management claims.

MLMIC, in collaboration with HANYS, will present a webinar on June 5 highlighting claims data for the most frequently targeted medical specialties, identify the most common allegations against physicians and offer strategies to mitigate the risk of these claims.

MLMIC’s risk management team discusses patient safety concerns related to drug shortages and presents strategies for managing, documenting and communicating key challenges and decisions.

The latest edition of MLMIC’s The Albany Report focuses policyholder attention on the 2024-25 New York State budget.

MLMIC hopes to see you at this month’s events for physicians and healthcare professionals across New York State!