Advocacy Action Alert to Protect MICRA in California: Oppose SB 29
Please join us in opposing California State Senate Bill 29 (Laird) to protect the balanced medical liability framework established under California’s Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA).
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Video Feb 11, 2026
CRNAs: Standards of Practice vs. Standards of Care
There is an important difference between standards of care and standards of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Meet Our Patient Safety and Risk Management Team Leaders
The Doctors Company is proud to feature our veteran Patient Safety and Risk Management leaders and expert Patient Safety Risk Managers. The critical work performed by this team cannot be understated: They help you reduce risk, prevent patient injuries, and even save lives.
Video May 24, 2024
Alleviating the Physician Shortage
In primary care, relief is coming for overburdened physicians, as APCs are among the fastest growing professions.
August 06, 2026, Insurance Business
Dental Malpractice: The Paperwork Gap Costs More Than the Procedure
New data from The Doctors Company finds documentation failures generate higher average indemnity payments than technical skill errors, even though technical errors occur far more often.
Patient Billing Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions
We offer strategies to address common questions about patient billing concerns.
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.
Mar 06, 2026
Gastric Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Modern Approach to Managing Perioperative Aspiration Risk
Gastric point-of-care ultrasound allows clinicians to visualize the stomach’s antrum in real time in order to preoperatively assess gastric content and pulmonary aspiration risk.
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Extended Reporting Period (Tail) Coverage
For many medical professionals, extended reporting period (ERP) coverage, commonly referred to as “tail coverage,” is a vaguely familiar term that they may associate with job change or retirement.
