Video Feb 08, 2017
What Doctors Need to Know About Being Sued (Episode 1)
The vast majority of doctors will face a medical malpractice lawsuit at some point in their career. Legal experts provide tips on how physicians can prepare to be an effective member of their own defense team.
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Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth Care
Remote patient monitoring is advancing the safety and accuracy of telehealth by filling in some gaps and increasing the types of care that can safely be provided in the home.
Reset the Medical Malpractice Insurance Conversation
After speaking with more than 800 doctors, practice managers, and group administrators nationwide, it’s clear that it’s time to reset the conversation around medical malpractice insurance.
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.
Jun 05, 2025
Advancing and Protecting Medical Liability Reforms
TDC Group’s recent medical liability advocacy work has seen success nationwide, with opportunities to enact new reforms in some states, while still facing difficult environments in others.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Analysis of Cerebrovascular Accidents and Malpractice Claims
Because cerebrovascular accidents can happen at any time and in any location, it is imperative that all members of the healthcare team are able to recognize and respond to symptoms in a timely manner.
October 01, 2024, Healthcare Risk Management
Respond Carefully to Notice of Intent
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, shares suggestions for how to properly respond to patients who communicate their intent to sue.
How the Medical Malpractice System Influences Care
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, The Doctors Company Chairman and CEO, discusses how the medical malpractice system often burdens good physicians with years-long lawsuits—and shows how the cost of defensive medicine affects us all.
