Jun 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Issues in Healthcare and Insurance Public Policy
As AI becomes more integrated into healthcare, matters relating to professional liability remain unsettled.
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Kathryn A. Bowen
Kathryn Bowen is the executive vice president of Madison Healthcare Insurance Services in Huntington Beach, California. She has been working in medical malpractice insurance for over 20 years.
Nonadherent and Noncompliant Patients: Overcoming Barriers
Nonadherent or noncompliant patient conduct (whether intentional or inadvertent) can adversely affect clinical outcomes, undermine the practitioner-patient relationship, and disrupt the operation of practice.
Dec 13, 2022
Risks of Delayed Care Post-Roe
Rapid changes in hospital protocols have at times amplified confusion over what is legally allowed when responding to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, or other obstetric complications.
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.
About The Doctors Company
As the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, The Doctors Company has always been guided by our mission: To advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.
October 24, 2025, Becker's ASC Review
The Most Common Drivers of Ophthalmology Malpractice Lawsuits
A recent analysis by The Doctors Company, examining 490 closed malpractice claims between 2010 and 2024, highlights the most common contributing factors behind ophthalmology-related lawsuits.
March 06, 2026, KevinMD
The Future of U.S. Medicine: 10 Healthcare Trends in 2026
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO, discusses the forces most likely to affect U.S. healthcare through the coming year.
Evaluating Your Claims Defense Team: Does Your Carrier Have the Strength to Protect You Against Malpractice Allegations?
With a backdrop of increasingly influential social and economic factors, today’s courtrooms present a myriad of challenges for healthcare professionals’ defense teams.
No-Payment vs. Indemnity Payment Malpractice Claims
Do contributing factors differ between malpractice claims with no payment and claims with indemnity payments?