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Answers to some of the common questions that third parties ask during the credentialing process
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April Aiken
Professional Risk Associates in Midlothian, Virginia, has served health care providers in the mid-Atlantic region since 1989.
October 01, 2025, MedCentral
Malpractice Risks on the Rise for Cardiologists
Cardiologists often face unique challenges that could lead to lawsuits. Between the hazards of performing high-risk procedures, the difficulty of diagnosing heart attacks that appear with non-classic symptoms, and the struggle to keep up with continuous new findings, cardiologists need to be extra careful to avert malpractice claims.
Best Imaginable Service for Our Members
Providing superior service is more than a best practice for us, it’s at the core of who we are. And according to the exceptional rankings we’ve received across multiple categories of support in our Member Experience Survey, our members agree.
Facing Diminished Trust, Doctors Question Their Calling
A new survey of physicians by The Doctors Company confirms a familiar but deepening concern: Few physicians would recommend a career in medicine. The survey’s results point to mounting challenges that are eroding professional satisfaction and prompting many clinicians to reevaluate their futures.
Professional Education
Errors in Anticoagulation Management in the Dermatology Office (Claims Corner CME)
In reviewing closed malpractice claims, The Doctors Company has found an increased risk of claims in patients taking direct acting oral anticoagulants that undergo office-based dermatologic procedures. This case study highlights the factors contributing to the improper management of these patients, including errors in clinical judgment, anticoagulant management, and communication.
March 01, 2024, Cardiology Magazine
Lessons Learned From a Cardiology Malpractice Case
This analysis of a malpractice lawsuit involving failure to diagnose acute coronary syndrome reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
December 01, 2023, Cardiology Magazine
Lessons Learned From a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A "three P" analysis of a malpractice claim involving a TAVR procedure reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
Midwives, Are You Covered? 5 Questions to Ask About Professional Liability Insurance
Midwives face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. Careful consideration of liability coverage options is essential for midwives to protect their licenses, reputations, professional and geographic mobility, and long-term financial health.
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.
