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.
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General Surgery Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company today released “General Surgery Claims: May Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
Harvard Study Continues to Distort Healthcare Quality Debate
The Harvard Medical Practice Study is often cited in discussions of healthcare quality and medical malpractice reform. Missing from this discussion is any mention of the critical flaws of the study.
Meet Our Claims Team Leaders
Nearly a quarter of our professional staff at The Doctors Company provide claims services to our members, and it is by no way a stretch to say that they deliver one of the most critical, if not the most critical, service of all.
Directors and Officers/Management Liability Insurance
Protect your directors and officers from liabilities related to the operation and management of a business.
Dec 02, 2024
2024 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Between fall 2023 and summer 2024, state supreme courts handed down mixed decisions on medical liability issues affecting healthcare professionals.
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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.
Jul 30, 2026
The Different Types of Medical Malpractice Insurance
Explore the different types of medical malpractice insurance and find the right coverage for your practice, whether you're new or established.
