Publications & Resources

The CMO Is In: Episode 4

What happens when patients walk into the exam room convinced they’ve already found the answer online? In our latest episode to The CMO Is In, MLMIC CMO, John Lombardo, MD, FACS, explores how physicians can effectively address information gathered from Google, AI, and social media, turning potentially challenging encounters into opportunities for education, collaboration, and stronger patient relationships.

Elevate Your Practice: Curated Insights for Your Medical Office

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.

Dental Case Study:  Vicarious Liability… Strikes Again

What happens when a dental practice is sued for vicarious liability and negligence when an oral surgeon allegedly failed to diagnose a condition in a timely manner? Having clear, written agreements regarding employment relationships can help mitigate your practice’s exposure to vicarious liability claims.

Patient Safety Signals: Obstetrics Claims: Higher Severity, Higher Stakes

Patient Safety Signals, from MLMIC and Candello, highlights new insights in medical liability and patient safety.

Treating Medically Impaired Drivers: Balancing Patient Confidentiality with Patient Public Safety.

When a patient’s medical condition makes driving unsafe, physicians must weigh patient confidentiality against public safety. MLMIC’s latest article explores why New York State does not require physicians to report impaired drivers to the DMV and when HIPAA may permit disclosure without consent.

Legal Net, Huge Settlement

Repurposed from The Scope, Third Quarter, 2026 Examination and Treatment A 33-year-old patient was transported by EMS to the Emergency Department (ED) of a facility not insured by MLMIC Insurance Company complaining of body numbness with burning pain rated 10/10 in the arms and an inability to walk. The triage complaint was “numbness to the […]

Elevate Your Practice: Curated Insights for Your Medical Office

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.

Open Bar: Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Is Now Permitted in New York State

Effective August 5, 2026, New York State’s new Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill residents with a prognosis of six months or less to request self-administered medication to end their life. In this edition of Open Bar, we break down what Public Health Law Article 28-F requires of patients, attending physicians, consulting physicians, and mental health professionals under the new statute.

Malpractice Case Review: The Pitfalls that Drive Professional Liability Claims

Drawing on more than 50 years of experience defending healthcare professionals and analyzing New York malpractice trends, MLMIC and HANYS upcoming educational session will provide valuable insights into the claims that frequently result in medical professional liability litigation.

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

We’re bringing dentists a hand-picked selection of vital articles, offering clear, concise summaries and direct links to the most relevant industry news and analysis. Consider this your go-to resource for staying sharp and well-informed. Stay in the loop about dental news during August 2026.