Publications & Resources

The Verdict: The Fine Line: A Department of Health Investigation and the Patient-Physician Relationship

In this two-part episode of The Verdict, attorney Jonathan Erman joins host Tammie Smeltz to unpack Department of Health investigations and the role of the patient-physician relationship.

The Verdict: Legislative Updates with Morris Auster, Esq. and Marc Craw, Esq.

In the latest episode of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz speaks with Morris Auster of MSSNY and Marc Craw of MLMIC about key takeaways from the 2025 Legislative Session.

From the Heart: My Experience with a Medical Malpractice Case

MLMIC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lombardo, opens up about his own malpractice case and the lessons learned—providing essential advice for dentists practicing in New York.

From the Heart: My Experience with a Medical Malpractice Case

MLMIC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lombardo, opens up about his own medical malpractice case and the lessons learned—providing essential advice for physicians practicing in New York.

The Verdict: Celebrating MLMIC’s 50th Anniversary with CEO, Michael Schoppmann, Esq.

MLMIC CEO Michael Schoppmann, Esq. joins host Tammie Smeltz on The Verdict to mark MLMIC’s 50th anniversary. They discuss the company’s founding in 1975, its enduring partnership with MSSNY, and what’s ahead for medical professional liability in New York.

The Verdict: A Conversation with Jane Simpson, D.O., Elected Vice Speaker of the Medical Society of the State of New York

On this episode of “The Verdict,” Jane Simpson, D.O., newly elected Vice Speaker of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), shares her path in palliative care and urges young physicians to join organized medicine.

The Verdict: Don’t Miss Out! Dawn Wilno on the NYMGMA Spring Seminars and Annual Conference

Tune in to a new episode of The Verdict with Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, as she talks with Dawn Wilno, president of Core Association Partners and acting executive director of NYMGMA, about the exciting upcoming spring seminars and gives a preview of what to expect at the annual conference in June.

The Verdict: The New York State Dental Foundation Brunch and the “9 to Thrive” Initiative

In the latest episode of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Dr. Loren Baim and Stacy McIlduff of the New York State Dental Foundation to discuss their upcoming Annual Brunch and the impactful “9 to Thrive” initiative, which spotlights HPV awareness and prevention.

The Verdict: Understanding and Welcoming LGBTQ+ Patients: A Conversation with Salvatore Volpe, M.D.

In the latest episode of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Salvatore Volpe, M.D. to explore how healthcare providers can better support LGBTQ+ patients through inclusive, respectful care.

MLMIC’s Organizational Risk Management Assessment: Your Key to a Safer Practice

Join Host Tammie Smeltz as she sits down with Senior Risk Management Consultant Shelly Kriete to discuss MLMIC’s risk management services and the valuable insights provided by the Organizational Risk Management Assessment.