April 13, 2022, Medical Economics
Why Patients Sue Their Doctor
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, details why most lawsuits occur due to patient frustration with not getting answers to their questions regarding an unexpected outcome.
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Exclusively Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology exclusively endorses The Doctors Company. ACC members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
May 01, 2024, ED Management
Communication Is Major Contributing Factor to ED Malpractice Claims
Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director in the Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctors Company, discusses emergency department (ED) malpractice claims that contain allegations that delayed diagnoses led to poor outcomes or death.
February 05, 2024, Part B News
AI Proliferates: Coding and Chat Remain Fertile Ground, But Watch Decision-Making
Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses the benefits of AI in medical coding for streamlining processes, but emphasizes the necessity of human oversight to ensure accuracy and mitigate potential biases.
February 04, 2022, Medscape
Malpractice Case: Did Misplaced Test Result Lead to Death?
In this Medscape article, find two malpractice claims case studies from The Doctors Company. One case covers a misplaced test result with a pediatrician and a cardiologist, and the other involves an obstetrician and a missed opportunity to document the risk factors with a particular patient.
Effective Patient Communication: Strategies for Challenging Situations
Poor communication often results in poor treatment outcomes and patient dissatisfaction. Our patient safety and risk management guide provides expert strategies and guidance that can help you improve communication with patients and families.
AM Best Affirms The Doctors Company's ‘A' Excellent Financial Rating and Upgrades the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of Hospitals Insurance Company to ‘a+’
AM Best has affirmed The Doctors Company's financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a+”. The outlook of these ratings is stable.
February 26, 2025, STAT News
Are We Adopting AI Scribes Based on…Vibes?
This article examines AI-driven scribe technologies and their marketing claims. It also cites the article "Ambient Listening–Legal and Ethical Issues," in which I. Glenn Cohen, JD; Julie Ritzman, MBA, CPHRM; and Richard F. Cahill, JD, provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal and ethical considerations associated with the use of ambient listening technologies in healthcare settings.
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A list of the many national and regional medical societies and specialty organizations that endorse or sponsor The Doctors Company.
October 09, 2025, Medical Economics
AI on Trial: A Conversation With Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer at The Doctors Company
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way medicine is practiced and raising profound new questions about liability, accountability, and patient safety. Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer at The Doctors Company, discusses how AI is beginning to influence medical malpractice and why the legal system isn’t yet ready for what’s coming.