Publications & Resources

Oh, the places we’ll go! The MLMIC Dental Team’s calendar is overflowing with events during May and we’re all looking forward to seeing our valued members of the New York Dental Community. Check out where we’ll be and please say hello if you are there too!  On May 1st, MLMIC will be attending at the Fifth […]

Our experts explore a case where a 59-year-old woman developed compartment syndrome after knee surgery, ultimately resulting in an amputation. Although the jury ultimately sided with the providers, the case exposed significant documentation and communication failures by the orthopedic team.

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and MLMIC is sharing strategies to help prevent disruptive behavior and foster a culture of respect.

We’ve meticulously compiled a selection of vital articles, providing you with clear, concise summaries and direct access to the most impactful industry news and analysis. Think of this as your essential guide to staying sharp and comprehensively informed.

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.

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 […]

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.

A malpractice lawsuit against a MLMIC-insured orthodontist highlights a critical risk management lesson: poor recordkeeping can turn a simple case into a costly settlement. Despite experts finding little clinical merit in the patient’s claims, incomplete records, undocumented treatment plan changes, and a lack of written informed consent made the case nearly impossible to defend.

We’ve meticulously compiled a selection of vital articles, providing you with clear, concise summaries and direct access to the most impactful industry news and analysis. Think of this as your essential guide to staying sharp and comprehensively informed.

Join MLMIC and MSSNY on March 26, 2026, for a full day of CME webinars covering AI in healthcare, language barriers in medical liability, and the latest healthcare law updates. Earn valuable credits while staying ahead in an ever-changing medical landscape.