The Verdict
The Verdict is MLMIC’s podcast dedicated to helping healthcare professionals navigate the evolving world of medicine, liability, risk management, and healthcare law. Each episode features conversations with industry experts, physicians, attorneys, dentists, or healthcare leaders who share practical insights, emerging trends, and real-world strategies to help medical and dental professionals protect their practices and provide safer patient care.
The Verdict delivers expert guidance on the issues that matter most to New York’s healthcare community—wherever you listen to podcasts.
Episodes
40 episodes
The Verdict: From the Ground Up - Building an Impactful Dental Practice with Dr. Gregory Dodd
In Episode 2 of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, welcomes back Dr. Gregory Dodd for a conversation on building an impactful dental practice. From creating a strong foundation and culture to navigating the challenges of practice growth, Dr...
The Employed Physician Dilemma: Navigating Today's Healthcare Challenges
As more physicians transition to employed practice models, new challenges continue to emerge. In this episode of The CMO Is In, Dr. Lombardo discusses the concerns facing employed physicians today and offers practical insights for navigating th...
The Verdict: From the Dental Chair to the Written Word with Dr. Gregory Dodd
In Episode 1 of a special series featuring Dr. Gregory Dodd, host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU sits down with the respected New York dentist, entrepreneur, and MLMIC Dental Advisory Panel member to discuss his career journey, the lessons he's learned th...
The Verdict: Understanding the Medical Aid in Dying Act with Nancy May-Skinner, Esq.
What does the Medical Aid in Dying Act mean for healthcare providers? In this episode of The Verdict, Nancy May-Skinner, Esq., explores the legislation, addresses important legal and practical considerations, and discusses what healthcare profe...
The CMO Is In with John Lombardo, MD, FACS
In our Premiere Episode, MLMIC Chief Medical Officer, John Lombardo, MD, FACS, shares his knowledge on Concierge Medicine.
The CMO is In with John Lombardo, MD, FACS
In this episode of The CMO is In, Dr. John Lombardo explores the growing trend of medi spas and what healthcare professionals should know about this evolving field.
The Verdict: What the New York 2027 State Budget Means for Physicians and Healthcare Organizations
Join host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU for a timely conversation with Marc Craw, Esq. and Morris (Moe) Auster, Esq. as they break down key legislative and regulatory developments impacting New York's healthcare community. In this epis...
The Verdict: Beyond the Exam Room: Bridging the Gap in Dental Care with Emmaus Ministries
In the latest episode of MLMIC's podcast, "The Verdict," host Tammie Smeltz sits down with true champions of community health, Sheila Austin, R.N. from Emmaus Ministries and two dentist volunteers, Stephen Streiff, D.D.S. and Gerald Danaher, D....
The Verdict: Inside Med Mal Defense - Careers, Challenges & Calling the Next Generation
The Verdict: Inside Med Mal Defense - Careers, Challenges & Calling the Next GenerationJoin host, Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, as she chats with Roy Kaufman, Esq., a distinguished partner at Rubin Paterniti Gonzalez Rizzo Kaufman....
The Verdict: Don't Miss Out! Insights from Dawn Wilno on the NYMGMA Spring Seminars and Annual Conference
Join host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, as she chats with Dawn Wilno, President of Core Association Partners, the Association Management Partner of the NYMGMA, and the organization’s acting Executive Director. Dawn shares details on several spring semin...
The Verdict: The New York State Dental Foundation Brunch and the "9 to Thrive" Initiative
What's the latest from the New York State Dental Foundation? Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, chats with Dr. Loren Baim and Executive Director Stacy Mcilduff about their Annual Brunch on May 31st at the Marriott Uniondale (11:30 a.m.) and their critic...
The Verdict: Understanding and Welcoming LGBTQ+ Patients: A Conversation with Salvatore Volpe, M.D.
Join host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, as she discusses practical strategies for creating a healthcare environment where LGBTQ+ patients feel safe, respected and welcomed.
The Verdict: Inside MLMIC's CME+ Educational Programs
Join host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, as she explores MLMIC's CME+ programs with Risk Management Attorney, Brian Felton, Esq.In this episode, we shine a spotlight on a valuable resource for our policyholders: MLMIC's CME+ programs. Brian Felton...
MLMIC's Organizational Office Survey: Your Key to a Safer Practice
Join host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, as she explores MLMIC's risk management services with Senior Risk Management Consultant Shelly Kriete, BS, CPHQ, CPHRM, highlighting the Organizational Risk Management Assessment.
Wrongful Birth: The Importance of Timely Communication of Critical Test Results
During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU shares a case study discussing the importance of timely and accurate communication of test results during pregnancy. The case study shows the devastating consequences of failing to report critical i...
Breaking the Stigma: A Conversation with the New York State Dental Association About Their Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Well-Being
During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, sits down with Committee Member Dr. Amy Bryan, Committee Peer Assistant Coordinator Dr. Robert Herzog and director of Dental Practice Support Jacqueline Donnelly to discuss the New York State Denta...
The Power of Giving Toothday: A Closer Look with New York State Dental Foundation's Executive Director, Stacy McIlduff
During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Stacy McIlduff, Executive Director of the New York State Dental Foundation, to chat about Giving Toothday and the Foundation’s fundraising efforts for 2025.Dentists interested in cre...
A Complex Case Study: Deep Vein Thrombosis Leading to Pulmonary Embolism
During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Kathy Harth, Assistant Vice President of Claims to discuss a complex case involving a sedentary patient with chronic conditions who developed a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. ...
The Future of Healthcare: The Verdict on Value-Based Care
Are you ready to dive into the world of Value-Based Care? Join Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, for the latest episode of The Verdict, MLMIC’s podcast, as she sits down with Dr. Salvatore Volpe to discuss the intricacies and advantages of this patient...
The Value of Compassionate Care for the Elderly
Join Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU for a thought-provoking episode of MLMIC’s podcast, The Verdict, as she delves into the topic of healthy aging and aging in place with Dr. Salvatore Volpe. Dr. Volpe discusses the challenges of aging in...
Harnessing Health Data: A Conversation with Dr. Volpe
In this exclusive interview on The Verdict, Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, sits down with renowned expert Dr. Salvatore Volpe, the author of the groundbreaking book "Health Informatics." Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of data-driven ...
The Medical Society of the State of New York's Peer-2-Peer Program: Finding Support in the Medical Community
Join host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, on "The Verdict" as we delve into the world of MSSNY's Peer-2-Peer (P2P) Program for physicians in New York. Our guest, Dr. Frank Dowling, shares his insights on MSSNY's P2P Program, a valuable resource for physic...
Inside MSSNY's Payment & Practice Division: A Deep Dive with Heather Lopez
Join Host, Tammie Smeltz, RPLU for an exclusive conversation with Heather Lopez, Vice President of MSSNY's Payment & Practice Division. In this thought-provoking podcast, Heather will share her insights on the current state of healthcare pa...
Unpacking the World's Fair of Dentistry with Dr. Chad Gehani, Executive Director of the Queens County Dental Society
During this episode, Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU sits down with Dr. Chad Gehani to discuss the Queens County Dental Society's upcoming event, World's Fair of Dentistry. Dr. Gehani also shares his inspiring story as a practicing dentist originally ...
A Conversation with Theressa Eliscar-Hewett, D.D.S., New Dentist Chair, Second District Dental Society
During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Dr. Eliscar-Hewett of the Second District Dental Society. Dr. Eliscar-Hewett shares her experience as a new dentist and discusses a few fun events the Second District Dental Society offers ...