Publications & Resources

Post-Op Bladder Injury After Gynecological Surgery and Impact of Informed Consent

On The Verdict, we hear from Kathy Harth, Assistant Vice President of Claims at MLMIC, about an interesting case involving a bladder injury after a total abdominal hysterectomy. Kathy discusses the importance of proper documentation of informed consent and the patient-physician relationship.

Case Study: Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of a Retroperitoneal Sarcoma

A 65-year-old patient complained of left-sided abdominal pain for several years. In 2016, the patient underwent a CT scan, and a MLMIC-insured radiologist found no significant findings. More than three years later, a large mass was discovered, and the patient brought a lawsuit against several parties, including the radiologist, for not finding it earlier. Read what happened and our analysis of the case.

Get to Know Thomas Lee, M.D., MBA, Executive Vice President of MSSNY

Host Tammie Smeltz chats with the new Executive Vice President of the Medical Society of the State of New York, Dr. Thomas Lee. Dr. Lee discusses his incredible history as a practicing neurosurgeon in New York. He shares his goals for MSSNY and why it’s important for physicians to set aside time to volunteer at a not-for-profit.

Legislative Updates with Moe Auster, Esq., and Marc Craw, Esq.

Our latest episode of The Verdict features two guests: Moe Auster, Esq., Senior Vice-President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs with MSSNY; and Marc Craw, Esq., an attorney with MLMIC’s General Counsel’s Office. Moe and Marc provide a detailed overview of the Grieving Families Act and how it will impact physicians in New York.

Meet Loretta Ponesse, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians

Our latest episode of The Verdict features Loretta Ponesse, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Loretta discusses the NYACP’s Annual Scientific Meeting, NYACP’s dedication to diversity and the many benefits of joining the NYACP.

A Conversation with Dr. Jerome Cohen, President of MSSNY

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.

A Conversation with Dr. John Lombardo, MLMIC’s Chief Medical Officer

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.

MLMIC Podcast Explores a Case Involving Treatment of a Hand Injury

Kathleen Harth, Assistant Vice President, Claims, talks about a medical malpractice case that went to trial. The claim involved a failure to properly treat fractured fingers resulting in loss of use of the hand.

A Chat with Monroe County Medical Society Leaders

In this episode of The Verdict, MLMIC’s Tammie Smeltz converses with Monroe County Medical Society (MCMS) leaders about upcoming events and the benefits of joining a local medical society.

Meet the Women Leaders of MLMIC’s Legal Team

In honor of Women’s History Month, MLMIC’s “The Verdict” podcast features a few of the incredible women on our legal team.