Medical Advantage Sale
The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, today announced that it has sold its Medical Advantage subsidiary to Aledade, the nation’s largest network of physician-led value-based care.
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Plastic Surgery Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Plastic Surgery Claims: July Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
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.
The High Costs of Defensive Medicine
“Defensive medicine” is an increasingly common practice—the growing tendency of doctors to order needless tests to establish a medical record for their defense in case they are sued.
Sep 05, 2025
Record Tribute Plan Milestone: Over $200 Million Distributed to Members
The Doctors Company has now distributed more than $200 million in Tribute® Plan awards to over 15,000 members, and other industry and company news.
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Close the Loop on Test Results
Confirming a colleague’s receipt and understanding of serious findings is part of patient safety. Further, closed-loop communication expresses mutual respect, which contributes to professional satisfaction.
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.
Detecting and Addressing Incidental Findings
With the use of current imaging technology, it has become more common to find abnormalities, or “incidental findings,” that are unrelated to the reason the imaging was ordered.
Healthcare’s Transformation
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company, discusses some of the most pressing issues facing providers today, including rising healthcare spending and hospital mergers.
Nelson Guzman
Nelson Guzman is president and founder of Trinity Risk Advisors in Alpharetta, Georgia. He has worked in insurance for 20 years.
