Publications & Resources

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.

“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.

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.

Strategies for Patient Safety – The Case for Comprehensive Burnout Solutions

Patient Safety Awareness Week reminds us that safer care starts with proactive strategies. Candello’s “Strategies for Patient Safety” explores the impact of physician burnout and data-driven solutions to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

How Professional Misconduct Complaints Can Impact Medical Malpractice Claims

A MLMIC legal expert shares how professional misconduct complaints can influence medical malpractice claims and why understanding their impact is crucial for healthcare professionals.

Open Bar: Does New York Law Require Creating and Maintaining a Medical Record for Every Patient?

New York law requires thorough medical records for every patient, even friends or family members. Learn why proper documentation is crucial for compliance, malpractice defense and safeguarding your practice.

How to Protect Yourself from Check Washing Schemes

A recent incident highlighted a common but concerning scam: check washing. Check washing is a growing scam that can turn a simple mailed check into an opportunity for fraud. Learn key steps to protect your practice and prevent your checks from falling into the wrong hands.

How to Protect Your Practice from the Risks of Using Social Media

Social media presents both opportunities and risks for healthcare practices. MLMIC’s latest blog shares essential tips for maintaining social media hygiene to protect your practice and improve patient satisfaction.

Informed Consent Regarding Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: Who Makes the Final Decision?

MLMIC experts investigate a case in which informed consent and surgeon responsibility were lacking, highlighting the critical need for doctors to prioritize patient safety over patient insistence on procedures.

Case Study: Failure to Diagnose Dissection of Ascending Thoracic Aorta Results in Settlement

MLMIC experts dive into a case that resulted in a settlement after a 39-year-old man with severe chest pain was misdiagnosed in the emergency department and discharged, only to suffer a fatal cardiac arrest from an undiagnosed aortic dissection later that evening.