June 05, 2024, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging
Characterization of Medical Professional Liability Claims Associated with Noninvasive Stress Testing
Cardiologists are more frequently subject to medical professional liability claims in comparison to other internal medicine specialties. Experts provide lessons from closed claims relating to noninvasive stress testing (NIST) and provide recommendations for quality improvement in contemporary NIST practice.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Practitioners can face steep penalties for failing to comply with federal mandates that protect individuals with disabilities.
Malpractice Insurance for CRNAs
Despite being exposed to many of the same risks as anesthesiologists, CRNAs are often not as well insured. You’ve invested nearly a decade into earning your CRNA credential—don’t leave it unprotected.
Apr 30, 2024
Mislabeled Diagnostic Specimens Risk
A clinical laboratory team that provides diagnostic evaluation of specimens sent in from multiple practices noticed an increase in tissue specimens arriving mislabeled.
Protecting Medical Liability Reform
The Doctors Company continues to play an instrumental role in the passage—and continued preservation—of medical liability tort reform legislation on behalf of doctors and all healthcare professionals nationwide.
Member Benefits for AAO-HNS
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has partnered with The Doctors Company to provide Academy members an exclusive medical malpractice insurance program since 2003.
Medical Liability Advocacy Guide for Clinicians
You, as clinicians, have a frontline perspective that elected officials value to educate them to make informed decisions on policy. Here are helpful tips about the process and how to approach interactions with legislators and policymakers.
Increasing APC Responsibilities and New Care Models
In a time of worsening physician shortages, new approaches to primary care, home care, and elder care are essential.
Key Deposition Tips for Clinicians
A deposition is a discovery tool used in civil, administrative, and criminal litigation. Our expert outlines what healthcare professionals can expect if they receive a notice of a deposition.
Pediatrics: Consider Car Window Hammers
Seconds count if an infant, toddler, or young child is accidentally locked inside a hot vehicle. A car window hammer can be a lifesaving tool to include in an emergency response cart or kit.
