May 29, 2025, Inside Medical Liability
APP Practice Scope, Risks Evolve—A Global Outlook
As physician shortages grow more acute, advanced practice providers (APPs) are stepping in to fill the gap. The influx of APPs raises several issues, including whether and how their scope of practice is increasing, the potential for a change in medical professional liability risk and risk assessments, and disputes over scope of practice and license expansion between physicians’ groups and APP groups. Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, CIC, Regional Operating Officer, Northeast Region, and Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, shares her insights on these key issues, and how TDC Group is helping APPs address their liability risk in this changing environment.
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Reset the Medical Malpractice Insurance Conversation
After speaking with more than 800 doctors, practice managers, and group administrators nationwide, it’s clear that it’s time to reset the conversation around medical malpractice insurance. Dr. Anderson explains why he believes companies should serve the medical profession by partnering with those who provide care.
Dec 05, 2025
Nearly 50 Years of Relentless Advocacy for Healthcare
We lead the industry with a dedicated, award-winning Government Relations team and the only medical liability advocacy program covering all 50 states and the federal level.
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Ob/Gyn Patient Safety FAQs
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
Insurance Solutions for Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
The Doctors Company has over 40 years of expertise managing risk for many of the nation’s top 100 healthcare systems, hospitals, and managed care organizations, including multi-state and multi-specialty groups. Keep your hospital or healthcare system on the leading edge with risk sharing, streamlined administration, consolidated coverage, and enhanced reporting—all provided by seasoned insurance and risk financing professionals.
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.
Professional Education
Module 4: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder (Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
Learn several new concepts and innovation tips. Learn about the new CDC Guidelines about pain. This program will show how to treat pain, opioid withdrawal, and/or opioid addiction. It will show how to taper opioids and you will learn how to conduct “motivational interviewing.” You will be shown strategies for recognizing substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Refamiliarize yourself with screening for fentanyl. Provide valuable pharmacological and nonpharmacological resources to connect patients to treatment for addiction. Discuss individualized treatment plans that are tailored to specific patient needs when treating OUD. 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.
December 11, 2023, American College of Surgeons
Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Thyroid Surgery Complication
In collaboration with the American College of Surgeons, we analyze a closed malpractice case involving thyroid surgery, examining factors behind the adverse event and strategies to prevent future risk.
Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Insurance
Nurse practitioners face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. Get affordable, top-tier malpractice insurance coverage specifically made for you.
Jun 05, 2025
To Call, or Not to Call? Collaborative Communication Across Medical Specialties
As medical knowledge sprints ahead, we can increase safety and manage clinician workload by collaborating with colleagues in other specialties to plan when, how, and why we refer and consult.
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