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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Exclusively Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) exclusively endorses The Doctors Company’s medical malpractice insurance program.
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.
Jun 18, 2024
Industry and Company News Second Quarter 2024
The second quarter 2024 issue includes announcements about a member dividend and the appointment of our new chief operating officer.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
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.
Documentation to Defend Quality Patient Care
Complete and timely documentation of the medical record not only enhances patient care, but it also serves to strengthen your credibility if you are called upon to defend that care.
Surge in Outlier Malpractice Awards
A review of rising medical malpractice costs and record outlier verdicts, pandemic uncertainty, and state COVID-19 liability limits for physicians.
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.
