Publications & Resources

Case Study: Credentialing Calamity

When a surgical center failed to verify that its physician was licensed and insured, a routine cosmetic procedure ended in necrotizing fasciitis. And a costly settlement. Read our latest case study to see how credentialing gaps put both patients and practices at risk, and what your facility can do to stay protected.

Open Bar: A Dental Malpractice Action in New York State Supreme Court

Part 2: Pre-Answer Motions and Discovery Continuing the series on the course of a medical malpractice action in New York State Supreme Court, we left off with the discussion of pleadings. This blog will continue the discussion and address pre-Answer motions to dismiss and discovery following joinder of issue. As we discussed in our last […]

Open Bar: A Medical Malpractice Action in New York State Supreme Court

In this edition of Open Bar, we continue our series on New York medical malpractice litigation, diving into what happens after a Complaint is filed. From pre-Answer motions to discovery demands, there’s a lot at stake — and knowing the process can make all the difference.

Strategies for Patient Safety: Provider-Patient Communication Failures

New benchmarking data from cases closed between 2014–2024 reveals that communication failures in healthcare are rising, now appearing in 40% of malpractice cases and often resulting in high indemnity payments.

Strategies for Patient Safety — Data-driven Priorities in Ambulatory Care

As healthcare moves rapidly from hospitals to ambulatory settings, with a projected 5% growth by 2030, a critical challenge has emerged: ensuring patient safety keeps pace with convenience. While outpatient care is often more cost-effective, data shows that nearly 49% of malpractice claims now originate in these settings.

Open Bar: A Medical Malpractice Action in New York State Supreme Court (Part I)

In this edition of Open Bar, we cover the start of a typical medical malpractice action in the NYS Supreme Court. Follow the entire series to learn more about the journey of these proceedings.

Open Bar: A Medical Malpractice Action in New York State Supreme Court (Part I)

In this edition of Open Bar, we cover the start of a typical medical malpractice action in the NYS Supreme Court. Follow the entire series to learn more about the journey of these proceedings.

Open Bar: When Malpractice Hits Small Claims Court

In this edition of Open Bar, we address how to handle malpractice lawsuits filed in Small Claims Court. While these cases involve smaller financial amounts ($5,000-$10,000) and informal proceedings, they still require immediate notification to your insurer and professional legal representation and preparation.

Open Bar: When Malpractice Hits Small Claims Court

In this edition of Open Bar, we address how to handle malpractice lawsuits filed in Small Claims Court. While these cases involve smaller financial amounts ($5,000-$10,000) and informal proceedings, they still require immediate notification to your insurer and professional legal representation and preparation.

An Urgent Legal / Legislative Update from MLMIC

Below, MLMIC Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lombardo shares news of Governor Hochul’s veto of the Grieving Families Act (GFA) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has just vetoed the Grieving Families Act (GFA), which would have provided new mechanisms for additional compensation to plaintiffs in wrongful death actions. Specifically, the legislation would have expanded the […]