December 01, 2024, South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
The Rising Threat of Nuclear Verdicts in Medical Malpractice: A Call for Tort Reform
Dr. Patricia Ares-Romero discusses the increasing trend of "nuclear verdicts"—jury awards exceeding $10 million—in medical malpractice cases. She highlights insights from Bob White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, noting that from 2013 to 2023, these verdicts surged by 67%, with the average award among the top 50 malpractice verdicts rising from $32 million in 2022 to $48 million in 2023.
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New York Legislative Update
The New York State Legislature adjourned on June 18, 2025, closing a highly active session marked by both key wins and ongoing challenges.
Effective Obstetrical Team Communication
Effective communication requires a team effort for the exchange of concise and relevant information.
Pediatric Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Pediatric Claims: April Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
Video Mar 13, 2024
Choose a Doctor-Owned Medical Malpractice Insurer
Choosing a medical malpractice insurer involves more than just reviewing the cost of premiums—physicians must consider which insurer has their best interests at heart.
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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Video Jan 08, 2025
Intro to Professional Liability Insurance for Midwives
This presentation provides a detailed examination of medical professional liability insurance, specifically designed for midwives.
Video Sep 11, 2024
Is This Healthcare's AI Moment?
Robert Wachter, MD, asks top experts who gathered at the TDC Group 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting, “Is this healthcare’s AI moment?”
Video Sep 23, 2024
AI for Clinician Burnout and Health Equity
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to help alleviate clinician burnout and address health disparities. Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, shares insights during TDC Group’s 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting.
Video Sep 11, 2024
A Medical Consult with GPT-4
Robert Wachter, MD, consults ChatGPT regarding a challenging patient case during the TDC Group 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting.
