Professional Education
Failure to Rescue a Recurring Post-Surgical Event (Claims Corner CME)
Claims arising from the perioperative experience are frequent, often preventable, and some of the costliest claims for physicians. One study of surgical claims conducted by The Doctors Company noted that about two out of three general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit. Malpractice data consistently finds that the most serious and common post-operative complications are unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation. Diagnostic error by surgeons involving unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation of an organ can quickly lead to septic shock and death.
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Practice Safety Culture Insight
The Practice Safety Culture INSIGHT is a confidential survey that assesses whether daily office routines, management practices, policies, procedures, and communication styles promote patient safety or undermine it. It can be completed online in less than 30 minutes by leadership, clinicians, and supporting staff. The survey measures a range of factors that contribute to a culture of patient safety.
Nov 27, 2023
2023 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
In the past year, several state supreme courts handed down significant decisions that expand medical liability.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
June 26, 2023, The Podcast by KevinMD
Social Inflation's Surge in Medical Malpractice Insurance
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the impact of social inflation on costs for medical professionals.
July 15, 2025, Napa Valley Register
'Making a Difference': Napa Executive Works to Improve Access to Healthcare and Social Services
Elizabeth Healy, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, is recognized for her commitment to the Napa community.
April 24, 2025, KevinMD
Third-Party Litigation Funding Threatens Access to Healthcare
Elizabeth Healy, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses how third-party litigation funding is a powerful but often unrecognized force amplifying nuclear medical malpractice verdicts.
May 31, 2024, Cardiology Magazine
Understanding the Medical Malpractice Litigation Process
Experts provide an overview of the various phases of the medical malpractice litigation process that a cardiologist defendant may be involved in and recommended strategies to maximize a successful outcome.
A Conversation on the Changing Payment System, Workforce Shortages, and New Models of Care
Sachin Jain, MD, MBA, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan and Contributing Author for Forbes Magazine, presents at the 2025 TDC Group Executive Advisory Board Meeting about risks, challenges, and opportunities in the healthcare system now and in the future.
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.
Sep 01, 2023
Inflationary Pressure on Medical Liability Reforms Increasing
Across the nation, inflation is affecting medical liability reforms and making it difficult to defend hard-won protections.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
