Telephone Triage and Advice: Patient Safety Strategies
Communications involving telephone triage and advice present a significant area of liability exposure for practitioners.
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Sep 04, 2025
How Inflation Is Impacting Medical Malpractice Claims
New research confirms that inflation is not only persistent—it’s accelerating.
Hurricane Idalia Member Assistance
Due to disruption to member medical practices from Hurricane Idalia and consistent with direction from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, The Doctors Company will adjust policy cancellation and premium installment due dates for its Florida members in counties listed in the Request for Major Disaster Declaration.
July 23, 2024, The Journal of Healthcare Risk Management
Social Inflation and Health Care Risk Management
This paper examines the concept of social inflation as it affects medical malpractice insurance claims, a phenomenon that warrants monitoring by risk managers.
Cardiology Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Cardiology Claims: February Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
Neurology Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Neurology Claims: March Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
Recording Office Visits and Procedures
Proactively addressing the use of electronic recordings can help practitioners avoid misunderstandings, reputational damage, and potential liability.
Disaster Preparedness for Your Office Practice
Natural disasters can occur suddenly and without warning, highlighting the importance of advance preparation. Make sure your practice has a plan in place.
December 31, 2023, American College of Surgeons
Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Complication
In collaboration with the American College of Surgeons, we analyze a closed malpractice case involving laparoscopic cholecystectomy, examining factors behind the adverse event and strategies to prevent future risk.
Financial Strength and Annual Reports
Our financial success has been built on a conservative business philosophy designed to fully empower this mission.
