Publications & Resources

Open Bar: When Medical Diagnoses Affect Driving Safety

Your patient may not be safe behind the wheel. Do you have to call the DMV? In New York, probably not, but the wrong move could expose you to liability. Here’s what the law actually requires, and how to protect yourself and your patients.

Case Study: Traumatic Delivery or Poorly Managed Gestational Diabetes?

This case involves allegations of negligent labor and delivery on a woman with gestational diabetes, and a claim of negligent neonatal care for hypoglycemia in the hours after the child’s birth. While the case against the OB-GYN is settled out of court, the one against the neonatologist still has to defend his decisions with standards of care.

Open Bar: Vitamin K and the Newborn

Some parents refuse vitamin K and erythromycin prophylaxis for their newborn. Here’s what to know as a healthcare professional.

Strategies for Patient Safety: Cancer Prevention Awareness and the Reality of Diagnostic Risk

Our latest Strategies for Patient Safety explores the critical intersection between cancer prevention awareness and the persistent challenge of diagnostic risk in ambulatory care.

From Knee Replacement to Amputation: Why Proper Documentation is Crucial in Medical Procedures

Our experts explore a case where a 59-year-old woman developed compartment syndrome after knee surgery, ultimately resulting in an amputation. Although the jury ultimately sided with the providers, the case exposed significant documentation and communication failures by the orthopedic team.

Creating Safer Workspaces: It’s Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and MLMIC is sharing strategies to help prevent disruptive behavior and foster a culture of respect.

Case Study: Credentialing Calamity

When a surgical center failed to verify that its physician was licensed and insured, a routine cosmetic procedure ended in necrotizing fasciitis. And a costly settlement. Read our latest case study to see how credentialing gaps put both patients and practices at risk, and what your facility can do to stay protected.

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.

The Scope: How the Budget Reconciliation Bill Affects New York’s Medical Community

The newest edition of MLMIC’s publication, The Scope, is now available. This issue delivers essential insights through detailed case studies and practical risk management advice designed specifically for our medical and dental policyholders.