Publications & Resources

Strategies for Patient Safety: A New Class of Physicians, A Continued Commitment to Safety

In our latest Strategies for Patient Safety, MLMIC and Candello explore how newly trained physicians are bringing fresh perspectives, advanced clinical training and a strong focus on teamwork, communication and patient-centered care to today’s healthcare environment.

Open Bar: MLMIC’s Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

MLMIC has a proud tradition of offering New York-specific continuing medical education (CME) to insured policyholders and has done so for over 40 years. The goal of the education programs is to enhance medical care by maintaining, augmenting and updating learners’ medical knowledge, skills and behavior, in order to facilitate the delivery of medical care to their patients.

Testes, a Tumor… and Two Negligent Physicians

Empowering your patients to be active members of their healthcare team is a crucial step to providing coordinated care. Engaged patients are more likely to adhere to treatment from multiple providers.

Open Bar: Medical Malpractice Depositions in New York State Supreme Court

For most physicians, a deposition is unfamiliar territory, even if you’ve been through one before. The stakes are high. Your sworn testimony may be used at trial to test your credibility, and a single misstep in tone or content can have lasting consequences. Read the full guide and go into your next deposition with confidence.

Open Bar: Dental Malpractice Depositions in New York State Supreme Court

For most dentists, a deposition is unfamiliar territory, even if you’ve been through one before. The stakes are high. Your sworn testimony may be used at trial to test your credibility, and a single misstep in tone or content can have lasting consequences. Read the full guide and go into your next deposition with confidence.

Strategies for Patient Safety: Beyond Burnout Cognitive Load as a Driver of Clinical Risk

In this article, we discuss physician and healthcare provider burnout as a source of risk for patients.

Open Bar: When Medical Diagnoses Affect Driving Safety

Your patient may not be safe behind the wheel. Do you have to call the DMV? In New York, probably not, but the wrong move could expose you to liability. Here’s what the law actually requires, and how to protect yourself and your patients.

Open Bar: Vitamin K and the Newborn

Some parents refuse vitamin K and erythromycin prophylaxis for their newborn. Here’s what to know as a healthcare professional.

Strategies for Patient Safety: Cancer Prevention Awareness and the Reality of Diagnostic Risk

Our latest Strategies for Patient Safety explores the critical intersection between cancer prevention awareness and the persistent challenge of diagnostic risk in ambulatory care.

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.