Plastic Surgery Closed Claims Study
This study of plastic surgery closed claims looks at the most common case types, most common patient injuries, and primary drivers / frequent allegations.
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Video Aug 29, 2025
Early Days of Generative AI in Healthcare
Robert M. Wachter, MD, presents at the 2025 TDC Group Executive Advisory Board Meeting about how healthcare has been transformed in the early days of artificial intelligence.
Informed Refusal
Documenting a patient’s refusal of test or treatment options is key to minimizing risk exposure.
Professional Education
Anesthesia: Diagnosis and Management of Posterior Anterior Neck Hematoma
Anterior neck hematoma (ANH) is a serious emergency that can block the airway and endanger the life of a patient who has had neck surgery. Anesthesia professionals need to be ready to identify ANH and act when there is no surgeon nearby. This course covers recognizing the signs and symptoms of postoperative ANH and strategies for response.
February 01, 2025, Today’s FDA
Nuclear Verdicts in Healthcare: How Social Inflation Impacts Physicians, Patients and the Future of Medicine
Bob White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how desensitization to big numbers, eroding tort reform, and other factors are increasing healthcare costs.
December 30, 2025, Medical Economics
Trends in Medical Malpractice Claims: Social Perception of Health Care Affects Outcomes in the Courtroom
Brittnie Hayes, Esq., Vice President of Claims at The Doctors Company, discusses how shifting public sentiment is driving nuclear verdicts and reshaping malpractice defense.
December 01, 2024, South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
The Rising Threat of Nuclear Verdicts in Medical Malpractice: A Call for Tort Reform
Dr. Patricia Ares-Romero discusses the increasing trend of "nuclear verdicts"—jury awards exceeding $10 million—in medical malpractice cases.
July 27, 2024, PSQH Podcast
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 109 – The Overwhelming Flood of Patient Wearable Data
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses how data from wearables is affecting physicians and patient care.
May 07, 2026, AM Best
AM Best's Analytical Briefing—Medical Professional Liability: The State of the US Market
Senior AM Best analytical staff, along with leading insurance industry experts, review the current state of the US medical professional liability insurance sector and what lies ahead.
April 01, 2026, Cardiology Magazine
Failure to Address Cardiac Event Monitor Findings Increases Risk of Death
Failure to diagnose and address cardiac event monitor findings significantly contributed to morbidity and mortality, based on an analysis of closed cardiology malpractice claims by The Doctors Company.
