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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.
Mar 20, 2019
Study of Malpractice Claims Involving Children
The Doctors Company analyzed 1,215 claims filed on behalf of pediatric patients that closed from 2008 through 2017.
Sep 03, 2026
2026 Legislative Update
Read a state-by-state summary of a selection of the 2026 public policy proposals on our priority advocacy list.
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Obstetrics: Reduce Risk of Shoulder Dystocia
The purpose of this study was to better understand factors that may contribute to medical malpractice claims with shoulder dystocia.
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.
March 01, 2026, Business Insurance
Medical Spa Boom Reveals New Lines of Risk
Julie Ritzman, Senior Vice President of Patient Safety and Risk Management, discusses how variance in medspa ownership can lead to inconsistent governance, supervision, and accountability.
July 28, 2026, Rapid Risk Review Podcast
Championing Care: Advocacy That Shapes the Future of Healthcare
Remi Stone, JD, Assistant Vice President of Government Relations for The Doctors Company, shares insights into the legislative landscape affecting clinicians, including tort reform, third-party litigation funding, and innovative legal protections for practitioners.
September 02, 2026, Business Insurance
The BI Interview with Deepika Srivastava of The Doctors Company
Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company, discusses the complex issues the medical professional liability insurance sector faces in implementing AI.
