May 20, 2024, Part B News
CMS: In AWV, SDOH Assessment Can Occur Days Before Visit; Append Modifier
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses a Change Request pertaining to the use of social determinants of health (SDOH) risk assessments during Medicare annual wellness visits (AWV).
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February 06, 2024
TDC Group Appoints Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director
TDC Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director. Dr. Cassavar is a member of The Doctors Company’s Board of Governors, is a practicing cardiologist, and has held significant leadership roles in healthcare.
Video Apr 13, 2026
Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Trends
As the number of nurse practitioners (NPs) continues to grow, so does the complexity of their practice, which raises their liability risk.
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.
The Doctors Company Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Healthcare
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Since April 15, 1976, the company has been relentlessly dedicated to its mission to advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.
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.
Video Sep 22, 2026
What Can the Human Brain Do That AI Can't Easily Replicate?
Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCSF, presents at the 2026 TDC Group Executive Advisory Board Meeting about the unique abilities of the human brain that cannot be replicated by AI.
Video Sep 22, 2026
What's Your Perspective on AI and the Human Brain?
Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCSF, presents at the 2026 TDC Group Executive Advisory Board Meeting about the new era of AI in medicine.
October 09, 2026, Becker's Spine Review
Orthopedic Malpractice Cases by the Numbers
Becker's Spine Review highlights The Doctors Company's analysis of 2,483 orthopedic malpractice claims, examining the most common negligence allegations, contributing factors to patient harm, and financial impact of claims, including the significant roles of technical skill, clinical judgment, communication, and documentation.
