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Jun 05, 2023
Driving Positive Outcomes in the Professional Liability Advocacy Arena
Remi Stone, JD, Director, Government Relations, The Doctors Company
It is imperative for healthcare practitioners to weigh in on legislative matters involving healthcare provision and access. These expert tips can help you engage with policymakers and communicate effectively.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Jun 05, 2023
Industry and Company News Second Quarter 2023
Announcements in the second quarter of 2023 include our 2023 member dividend and a new study on the effects of social inflation.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Reflections on the Pandemic’s Three-Year Anniversary
As we pass the three-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, it is a time for reflection, looking back on the exceptional challenges faced, the incredible heroism we witnessed from all healthcare professionals, and the lessons learned.

Professional Education
Loss Lessons: Practicing Out of Bounds
Unlicensed staff are vital to efficient patient flow in medical practice. Healthcare organizations have many tasks that are safely and effectively carried out by skilled unlicensed support staff every day. To reach such efficiencies with safety and reliability, careful attention must be given to scope of practice and state and local statutes regarding delegation and supervision. Policies and protocols that outline the scope of practice for unlicensed staff to follow independently, and when they must consult with licensed staff, help even the most talented of your staff understand their boundaries. This case illustrates how informal verbal guidelines can blur the lines and cause well-meaning staff to cross the boundary lines of their scope leading to misdiagnosis and death.

Inflation Added $4 Billion to Medical Malpractice Losses
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, today released new research indicating that inflation—both economic and social—has added an estimated $4 billion in insured losses and expenses to the medical malpractice insurance market over the past decade.

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.

Government Relations Advocacy Updates
Each issue of the Government Relations Advocacy Update provides insights into legislative and judicial actions that impact medical liability and the practice of medicine. We are committed to providing an enduring national platform for advocacy for healthcare.

Video Feb 10, 2026
Midwives: Consent, Documentation, and Practice Scope
In today’s high-pressure clinical environments, team turnover is common. Without clear communication about roles and responsibilities, misunderstandings can quickly escalate into formal complaints instead of productive dialogue.

Jun 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Issues in Healthcare and Insurance Public Policy
Remi Stone, JD, Director, Government Relations, The Doctors Company
As AI becomes more integrated into healthcare, matters relating to professional liability remain unsettled.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Mar 07, 2023
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Enhanced Diagnostic Reasoning
A grant to the University of Michigan supports a project to boost trainees’ skills by employing a unique combination of ambient and artificial intelligence.
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