February 19, 2025, JAMA Network Open
Ambient Listening—Legal and Ethical Issues
Ambient listening, which involves using AI to record and analyze conversations between clinicians and patients, is one area of early AI adoption among healthcare professionals. 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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Should Dentists in One Office Have One Malpractice Insurer?
One often-overlooked strategy for a group practice is having all dental professionals covered by the same malpractice insurer: With a group policy, a practice can keep up with changes, avoid damaging conflicts, maximize chances for desirable outcomes when claims arise—and even potentially realize a positive impact on premium.
January 17, 2022, Merritt Hawkins
10 Physician Trends to Know in 2022
In this Merritt Hawkins article, three experts representing both The Doctors Company and TDC Group are extensively quoted on the top trends affecting medical practices. Richard E. Anderson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, discusses medical practices becoming more consumer-oriented. Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President of Business Development, notes how advanced practice clinicians will become the primary care providers for many Americans. David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, predicts that federal legislation will be introduced to further facilitate telehealth across the country.
Quick Check: Dissatisfied Patient Management
Our Quick Check tool can help you improve how your practice identifies and manages dissatisfied patients.
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.
Mar 04, 2024
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: OR Crisis Checklists
The Doctors Company Foundation highlights a project by Ariadne Labs to update and expand its successful operating room checklist compendium.
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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.
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.
July 01, 2025, Physicians Practice
How to Counter Medical Misinformation and Support Engaged Patients
In a recent survey of physicians by The Doctors Company, 64 percent of physicians named misinformation on social media one of the most challenging aspects of practicing medicine. Correcting misinformation during an office visit requires time, effort, and building trust in the physician-patient relationship.
AM Best Affirms The Doctors Company’s ‘A’ Excellent Financial Rating
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.
