January 29, 2025, ACS Practice Management
Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Aortic Surgery in a Patient with Significant Underlying Coronary Disease
David Han, MD, FACS, and Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discuss the complications and critical decision-making errors in a case of aortic surgery on a patient with severe coronary disease. The article emphasizes the importance of thorough preoperative evaluation and considering all surgical options to manage complications effectively.
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What Do People Actually Want from Primary Care?
Ami Parekh, MD, JD, Chief Health Officer, Included Health, and Member, Board of Governors, The Doctors Company, presents about the current and future state of primary care in the U.S.
Dec 02, 2024
Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients
The Doctors Company Foundation awarded three new grants in 2024.
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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.
February 24, 2024, Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
Analysis of Closed Claims Among All Medical Specialties: Importance of Communication and Other Non-Clinical Contributing Factors
Evaluation of contributing factors associated with medical malpractice claims provides important information to optimize the patient–provider relationship. This review of closed claims from The Doctors Company highlights common factors contributing to lawsuits and strategies to avoid them, with a particular focus on communication.
Education for Advanced Practice Clinicians
We are proud to be the industry leader in providing essential patient safety resources and unparalleled options for contact hours and continuing education for advanced practice clinicians.
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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The Doctor’s Advocate
May 12, 2026
COVID-19 and Patient Safety in the Medical and Dental Office
Healthcare practices can manage risks by monitoring COVID-19 variants, infection rates, vaccine guidelines, clinical protocols, and public health resources.
Ob/Gyn Patient Safety FAQs
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
Medical Practice Coverages
In today’s healthcare environment, the challenges of running a medical group are complex. The Doctors Company offers consultative, customized, and innovative solutions to reduce and control costs, manage employee benefits, and safeguard your practice.
