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.
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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.
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.
Video Aug 29, 2025
What Is Hospital at Home?
Michael J. Maniaci, MD, explains how hospital at home programs provide inpatient care to patients in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar hospital care.
Jun 18, 2024
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Using AI to Assess Cataract Surgery Performance
The Doctors Company Foundation highlights a project to develop an AI system for assessing surgical competency in cataract surgery.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Aug 27, 2024
Patient Safety Impact Story: Mislabeled Diagnostic Specimens Put Lab Team at Risk
We share an example of how our experts partnered with a member practice to mitigate risk.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Nov 12, 2020
Cardiology Closed Claims Study
This review of 210 cardiology malpractice claims identifies the most common patient allegations and the specific factors contributing to patient injury.
September 10, 2024, Business Insurance
The BI Interview with Bob White
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the company's recent study on rising court awards and their effect on the medical malpractice insurance sector.
Nov 17, 2022
Telemedicine Challenges Post-Roe
Telemedicine offers the potential both to bridge geographic gaps and to increase access to in-clinic appointments for pregnant patients. However, varying state laws and patient disparities continue to provide challenges for physicians.
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.
