Publications & Resources

MLMIC is proud to launch our Dental Risk Management Program, which offers crucial strategies for managing patient expectations and ensuring a safe care environment.

Join Host Tammie Smeltz and MSSNY’s Heather Lopez as they explore healthcare payments, emerging trends and MSSNY’s advocacy for fair reimbursement.

MLMIC is excited to sponsor and attend several key dental events this September 2024. We look forward to connecting with the dental community and sharing insights at these important gatherings.

MLMIC provides essential information on wellness programs and resources in New York that aim to reduce burnout and enhance the well-being of healthcare providers.

A delayed cancer diagnosis led to severe consequences for a 46-year-old patient. Despite repeated visits, crucial testing was postponed, resulting in metastasis and an early settlement.

Dr. Eliscar-Hewett discusses her journey as a dentist, exciting events from the Second District Dental Society for new-to-practice dentists and the crucial role of securing dental professional liability insurance with MLMIC.

In this case study, MLMIC explores a malpractice case where a 38-year-old man’s back pain and addiction were mishandled, resulting in a tragic outcome.

In this case study, MLMIC highlights how diagnostic delays can occur despite multiple evaluations. A 14-year-old was misdiagnosed with epididymitis rather than left testicular torsion, leading to a lawsuit and loss of the testicle.

MLMIC’s Tammie Smeltz shares a case study that highlights the importance of proper documentation and the risks of “curbside consultations” for sulfa allergies.

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.