Publications & Resources

Drilling Down: Essential Dental Reads from MLMIC

We’re bringing you 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.

Commencing a Dental Malpractice Lawsuit

It is very important that dentists, like other healthcare professionals, understand the ins and outs of a malpractice lawsuit. This article will provide important information regarding the fundamentals of a dental malpractice lawsuit.

Open Bar: A Medical Malpractice Action in New York State Supreme Court

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.

Strategies for Patient Safety: Provider-Patient Communication Failures

New benchmarking data from cases closed between 2014–2024 reveals that communication failures in healthcare are rising, now appearing in 40% of malpractice cases and often resulting in high indemnity payments.

MLMIC DENTAL CASE STUDY: Poor Documentation Provides a Scapegoat

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.

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.

“Not My Test Results to Communicate?” Think Again.

It is important to have in place written policies that outline how to notify patients of significant test results and to ensure that results are received and understood. Thorough office protocols should be implemented and followed so that essential care is not overlooked, neglected or forgotten. Learn why in this case study.

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: New Federal Privacy Rules Start February 16, 2026

Question:  What do healthcare providers need to know about the new Federal Privacy Rules? Answer: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule updating the federal regulations protecting the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records to better align with HIPAA’s privacy standards. The goal of these changes is […]

Strategies for Patient Safety — Data-driven Priorities in Ambulatory Care

As healthcare moves rapidly from hospitals to ambulatory settings, with a projected 5% growth by 2030, a critical challenge has emerged: ensuring patient safety keeps pace with convenience. While outpatient care is often more cost-effective, data shows that nearly 49% of malpractice claims now originate in these settings.