Nov 27, 2023
Industry and Company News Fourth Quarter 2023
Announcements in the fourth quarter of 2023: ratings affirmations by AM Best and Fitch, two exclusive new endorsements, and Great Place to Work certification.
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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. The effect on care has been stunning in magnitude. By mid-2020, more than 40 percent of U.S. adults had delayed medical care or avoided it entirely, including care for urgent and emergent complaints.
Professional Education
The Alzheimer’s Project CME Series
Because of an inadequate number of neurologists, psychiatrists, and geriatricians serving an increasing population of seniors with cognitive decline, most dementias will be diagnosed and managed by primary care practitioners. The Alzheimer’s Project is an on-demand CME series that trains primary care physicians and other healthcare practitioners on standardized screening, evaluation, and management of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Perioperative Claims for General Surgeons
About 63 percent of general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit. Understanding the most common types of complications and the factors that contribute to errors may provide insights for general surgeons about their practice.
Exclusively Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology exclusively endorses The Doctors Company. ACC members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
Member Benefits for the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons sponsors The Doctors Company. ACS members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
Trends in Medical Malpractice Claims: Social Perception of Healthcare Affects Outcomes in the Courtroom
During the past several years, social perception of healthcare has shifted, and the impact of these negative sentiments is now being felt in the courtroom.
Otolaryngology Imaging Risk Reduction
Adding point-of-care imaging to an otolaryngology practice is convenient for patients and a source of revenue for the practice. It also comes with responsibility and potential risk.
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.
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Plastic Surgery Closed Claims Study
In this study of plastic surgery closed claims, The Doctors Company looks at the most common case types, most common patient injuries, primary drivers / frequent allegations, and strategies for mitigating risk for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.