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April 08, 2026, Inside Medical Liability
Could Timely Diagnosis of Preeclampsia Have Prevented Stroke?
A patient’s presentation may align imperfectly with clinical indications for a concerning diagnosis like preeclampsia. Nevertheless, the progression, or even persistence, of certain symptoms deserves prompt investigation, accompanied by patient education and documentation.

Sep 05, 2025
Strong Working Relationships With Patients Protect Healthcare Practitioners
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, Medical Director, The Doctors Company and TDC Group
It’s a mistake to value technical expertise at the expense of rapport with the patient. Patient-centered communication weaves a safety net under clinicians if events take an unexpected turn.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Burnout and Litigation in Primary Care
Certain trends in primary care suggest potential avenues for investigation into malpractice allegations.

Sep 05, 2025
The Foundation Board Welcomes New Director Ami Parekh, MD, JD
We’re pleased to welcome Ami Parekh, MD, JD, to The Doctors Company Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Parekh is the Chief Health Officer at Included Health, where she leads their national primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, clinical navigation, and population health management practices.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Mitigating Risks from Delayed Care During COVID-19
The pandemic has disrupted healthcare so thoroughly that in some sense, COVID-19 has affected all of healthcare.

Jun 05, 2025
To Call, or Not to Call? Collaborative Communication Across Medical Specialties
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, Medical Director, The Doctors Company and TDC Group
As medical knowledge sprints ahead, we can increase safety and manage clinician workload by collaborating with colleagues in other specialties to plan when, how, and why we refer and consult.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

July 14, 2025, Part B News
Written Protocol for Inappropriate Behavior, However Mild, Can Help
It’s important for a medical practice to have a written policy for dealing with challenging patient situations in order to train and direct staff.

Community Investment
We are advocates for the health of the entire community—in and out of the clinical setting.

Pediatric Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Pediatric Claims: April Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.

Protecting Medical Liability Reform
The Doctors Company continues to play an instrumental role in the passage—and continued preservation—of medical liability tort reform legislation on behalf of doctors and all healthcare professionals nationwide.