January 02, 2026, American Medical Association
Why Medical Malpractice Awards Are on the Rise
In 2024, the average of the top 50 medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S. was $56 million.
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External Coverage
Read coverage of The Doctors Company in external publications, including insights from our expert leaders.
Liability Risks With On-Call Duties
Our experts respond to questions about medical staff bylaws and on-call service requirements.
March 26, 2026, Infographic
Lessons From Perinatal Malpractice Claims
See the top insights and risk management strategies from our study of closed perinatal malpractice claims.
Professional Education
Module 1: Eliminating Stigma Through Clinical Understanding (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 gain an increased awareness in neurobiology, psychology, and heritability of addiction. Examine your own internal biases that impact care of your patients who misuse opioids. Lastly, you will evaluate addiction without stigma to build trust and rapport with patients who misuse opioids. This module consists of four audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.
October 24, 2025, Infographic
Lessons From Ophthalmology Malpractice Claims
See the top insights and risk management strategies from our study of closed ophthalmology malpractice claims.
Curbside Consultations: Patient Safety and Legal Risks
Informal consultations are tempting to busy healthcare practitioners because they are convenient and speedy, but these situations also include inherent liability risks for the consulting practitioner.
Video Mar 02, 2026
Coverage for Licensing Board Complaints Is Key
Learn why APCs should review their professional liability coverage carefully and ask direct questions about what’s included.
Brad O'Brien
Brad O’Brien, president of The Doctors Insurance Agency, has worked in the medical malpractice field since 1988. He is located in Novato, California.
Sid Callahan
Sid Callahan specializes in medical malpractice insurance with Grady Professional Services in Orlando, Florida. He has over 25 years of experience insuring physicians and healthcare facilities.
