Publications & Resources

The Verdict: Navigating Social Care Networks in New York 

In this episode of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz talks with Dr. Salvatore Volpe about how New York’s social care networks — and its “health home” model — are reshaping care by addressing critical needs like housing, food security and transportation.

The Verdict: The Jury’s Out – Uncovering the Truth About Trials 

Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, and Roy Kaufman, Esq., explore what really influences jurors in malpractice trials and how dentists can strengthen their defense.

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: A Conversation with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) President David Jakubowicz, M.D., FACS

On this episode of The Verdict, MSSNY President Dr. David Jakubowicz shares insights from his career in organized medicine, his vision for physicians in New York, and the strong partnership between MSSNY and MLMIC.

The Verdict: A Life Cut Short: The Critical Lessons from a Melanoma Malpractice Case

In this episode of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz is joined by medical malpractice defense attorney Jonathon Erman to discuss a tragic melanoma case and key lessons on communication, documentation and liability.