August 05, 2024
Don’t Let Patient Disputes Escalate; Plan to Protect Yourself
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, contributes recommendations for managing troublesome minor patient disputes.
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June 02, 2022, Northbay Business Journal
California Medical Malpractice Bill Fends Off Battles Over Damage Limits
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, is among experts quoted on the legislative changes to the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act.
April 11, 2022, Medical Economics
What Can Slow the Rise in Malpractice Rates?
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, talks how capping awards for pain and suffering would affect very few people while helping slow the rise in malpractice premiums.
April 13, 2022, Medical Economics
Why Patients Sue Their Doctor
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, details why most lawsuits occur due to patient frustration with not getting answers to their questions regarding an unexpected outcome.
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. More than 30 states have enacted medical liability reform laws to promote access to healthcare. However, these laws are constantly under attack. The Doctors Company fiercely advocates at the legislative, judicial, and regulatory levels to defend these hard-won protections.
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.
Video Oct 12, 2022
What Not to Do: Telehealth Lessons Learned (Equity Considerations)
In this video, created in partnership with Candello, experts discuss how to anticipate and address barriers to telehealth access for patients, including varying levels of digital literacy and access to appropriate technology and adequate internet speeds.
Disclosure Resources Appendix 2: Disclosure Scenarios
Physicians can use these examples of effective and ineffective disclosures to better communicate adverse events and complications in their office practices.
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.
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients: Frequently Asked Questions
To help you understand LEP requirements, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions with strategies to ensure compliance.
