The Doctors Company Assists Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Due to disruption to member medical practices from Hurricane Helene and consistent with direction from state insurance regulation offices, The Doctors Company will adjust policy cancellation and premium installment due dates for affected members. Premium due dates have generally been extended in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with Florida extending from September 26, 2024, to November 26, 2024.
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Professional Education
Module 6: Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) (Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
This program reviews the CURES electronic database for Schedule II, III, IV, V controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California, including time requirements involved when dispensing information needs to be reported (a controlled substance is released to the patient or patient's representative). This module will examine how non-DEA licensed physicians and surgeon practitioners can access CURES data. This module consists of four audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you need to achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Frequently Asked Patient Safety Questions
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
Professional Education
Delayed, Wrong, or Missed: Diagnostic Process Failure in Nurse Practitioner Practice
Diagnostic process failure resulting in delayed, wrong, or missed diagnoses has been identified as a serious and often preventable harm in healthcare. To prevent diagnostic error, nurse practitioners (NPs) should be aware of the most misdiagnosed conditions and understand the risks associated with cognitive bias. This course will help NPs understand the 12-step diagnostic process of care framework and determine where contributing factors exist in their primary practice setting to effectively recognize and implement appropriate improvement strategies.
Minor Consent: Challenges for Pediatric Dentistry
Identifying a minor patient’s legal guardianship and parental rights prior to initial treatment can help dental practitioners reduce risk.
Dec 02, 2024
Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients
The Doctors Company Foundation awarded three new grants in 2024.
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Exclusively Endorsed by the Community Oncology Alliance
The Community Oncology Alliance, Inc. (COA) exclusively endorses The Doctors Company’s medical malpractice insurance program.
Oct 26, 2023
Guided Risk Self-Assessment Exclusively for Member Practices
The Guided Risk Self-Assessment contains risk mitigation strategies to assist healthcare professionals in medical or dental offices. This program will help practitioners and their staff develop a comprehensive understanding of practice risks and learn specific actions to prevent patient injuries and professional liability claims.
March 01, 2024, Healthcare Risk Management
AI Creates Liability Risks for Healthcare Organizations
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 how artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in healthcare, and while it offers substantial benefits, there are serious risks to consider.
Sep 05, 2025
An Updated Approach to Perioperative Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: Cleared for Take-Off?
The new guideline for evaluating surgical patients for cardiovascular risk promotes a multidisciplinary approach that can help improve patient outcomes.
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