March 10, 2023
MLMIC Announces the Passing of Founder Donald J. Fager, Esq.
MLMIC looks back on the life and contributions of founder, friend and colleague, Donald J. Fager, Esq.
February 13, 2023
Types of Medical Liability Damages Physicians Can Face in New York
Knowing the basic types of damages that are recoverable in New York is essential to understanding what you may face in a malpractice case, as well as the consequences of such damage awards.
January 30, 2023
An Urgent Legal/ Legislative Update from MLMIC
MLMIC Chief Medical Officer John Lombardo, MD, FACS, shares an update on the Grieving Families Act.
January 3, 2023
What Recent “Nuclear” Verdicts May Mean for Medical Liability in New York
MLMIC examines recent nuclear verdicts across the country and analyzes how these jury awards over $10 million may impact medical liability, especially in New York State.
July 13, 2022
Talk Studio: Navigating Claims in the COVID-19 Era
A new episode of MLMIC’s “Talk Studio” features a conversation on how MLMIC continues to navigate claims in the COVID-19 era.
July 8, 2022
The Impacts of Health Literacy and Cultural Competence on Patient Care
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
May 24, 2022
Considerations for Selling or Closing a Medical Practice
MLMIC outlines basic procedural principles and legal concerns associated with selling or closing a medical practice.
April 13, 2022
Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage in New York
Attorneys at Martin, Clearwater & Bell discuss the basic components of medical malpractice insurance coverage.
March 25, 2022
The Importance of Properly Documenting Patient Interactions
“High quality” documentation – including physician notes that are timely, precise and complete – can promote patient safety and may limit liability exposure.
March 2, 2022
Risk Management Tip: Documentation Considerations for EHR Open Notes
Considering increased patient access to their own health information, the following strategies can help physicians promote patient understanding of and engagement with their EHR.