Nov 30, 2022
Healthcare Inequities Post-Roe: Clinician Perspectives
Many states with abortion bans are also states with higher proportions of people of color, increasing the uneven impacts of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
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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.
The Role of the Medical Assistant in Your Office Practice
A medical assistant (MA) can be a valuable addition to an office practice, but MAs should not perform tasks outside their scope of practice.
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.
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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Member Benefits for the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has offered The Doctors Company’s medical malpractice insurance as a member benefit since 2002.
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.
Exclusively Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) exclusively endorses The Doctors Company’s medical malpractice insurance program.
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.
