Publications & Resources

Elevate Your Practice: September’s Curated Insights for Your Medical Office

MLMIC’s September roundup highlights what matters most for your practice — from rising malpractice payouts and AI governance to updates on male birth control, cancer risk and cybersecurity.

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 Scope: Navigating the Pitfalls of Patient Texting

MLMIC is excited to debut the first combined issue of The Scope for both medical and dental providers. The Q3 2025 edition explores the risks of patient texting, a credentialing case study, a dental case gone wrong, and more.

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.

Strategies for Patient Safety – Addressing the Persistent Risk of Missed and Delayed Diagnoses

Missed and delayed diagnoses remain a persistent patient safety risk. Candello’s latest report highlights data-driven strategies, such as ambulatory safety nets and improved documentation, to help healthcare providers close gaps, reduce malpractice risk and strengthen patient care.

Case Study: When Standing Orders are Disregarded

MLMIC’s latest case study shows how disregarding standing physician orders during post-operative care led to reinjury, infection concerns, additional procedures and ultimately litigation.

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.

Elevate Your Practice: Curated Insights for Your Medical Office

Stay informed with MLMIC’s August highlights — covering CRISPR advances, early preeclampsia detection, rising antifungal resistance and life lessons from the bedside.

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.

Open Bar: Indemnification Clauses and Liability Insurance Coverage

As physician contracts become more complex, indemnification clauses are showing up more frequently — and not all are created equal. This month’s Open Bar explains how these clauses can affect liability exposure and why physicians should always review them with both legal counsel and their liability carrier.