Publications & Resources

By Elizabeth Ollinick, Esq. MLMIC is thrilled to launch “Open Bar,” a monthly FAQ on trending issues in healthcare faced by MLMIC insureds throughout New York. There are several perks available to MLMIC policyholders. One of them is access to MLMIC’s Legal Hotline. Our Legal Department is comprised of seasoned healthcare attorneys throughout the state. […]

MLMIC’s The Albany Report offers policyholders a concise, insiders’ view of pending legislative, regulatory and political developments that have an impact on healthcare professionals in New York State. The latest edition focuses on developments related to the Grieving Families Act and the Medical Indemnity Fund.

There are two forms of medical professional liability coverage: claims made and occurrence. It is important to understand the difference between these two types of policy when deciding on coverage. Healthcare practitioners who opt to purchase a claims made policy should also be familiar with Tail and Nose Coverage.

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.