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.
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.
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.
Video Oct 14, 2026
Do Physicians Need Patient Consent to Use AI?
Michelle Mello, PhD, JD, Professor of Law and Health Policy, Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Law, presents at the TDC Group 2026 Executive Advisory Board Meeting about the legal and ethical issues around patient consent and AI in healthcare.
Video Oct 14, 2026
How Should Physicians Be Trained to Oversee AI Tools?
Michelle Mello, PhD, JD, Professor of Law and Health Policy, Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Law, presents at the TDC Group 2026 Executive Advisory Board Meeting about physician training for AI tools.
Video Oct 14, 2026
The Legal and Regulatory Landscape for AI in 2026
Michelle Mello, PhD, JD, Professor of Law and Health Policy, Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Law, presents at the TDC Group 2026 Executive Advisory Board Meeting about the current environment surrounding AI in healthcare.
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.
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.
