Hurricanes Helene and Milton Assistance
Due to disruption to member medical practices from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and consistent with direction from state insurance regulation offices, The Doctors Company will adjust policy cancellation and premium installment due dates for affected members. Premium due dates have generally been extended in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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May 04, 2026, Medical Economics
What's Driving Malpractice Rate Changes in 2026?
Medical Economics spoke with Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, to find out what factors are driving malpractice rate changes in 2026.
September 11, 2025, KevinMD
Nuclear Verdicts and Rising Costs: How Inflation Is Reshaping Medical Malpractice Claims
The Doctors Company’s latest study, “Nuclear Verdicts and Rising Costs: How Inflation Is Impacting Medical Malpractice Claims,” highlights a pressure point for physicians: the accelerating impact of inflation on medical malpractice claims.
September 17, 2025, Inside Medical Liability
Coping With Litigation: Tips for Healthcare Professionals
Few things in a healthcare practitioner’s life generate more stress and disruption than an allegation of professional malpractice. The first step in alleviating the uncertainty is to understand the litigation process and your role as a defendant.
July 01, 2025, MedCentral
Malpractice Risks for Neurologists: How to Avoid a Lawsuit
Diagnostic error is the most prevalent reason for lawsuits against neurologists, occurring in about one-third of the claims. Experts share top strategies to reduce malpractice risk, including documentation, vigilance about differential diagnoses, and more.
August 01, 2026, Patient Safety Monitor Journal
Closing Accountability Gaps to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals
Clear roles, effective communication, reliable follow-up, and system-level safeguards can help hospitals reduce preventable harm and close patient safety gaps during handoffs and transitions of care.
March 02, 2026, Insurance Business
Neurology Malpractice Risk Driven by Diagnostic Error, Communication Failures, and Rising Severity
Diagnostic complexity, communication breakdowns, and supervision failures are emerging as persistent drivers of malpractice risk in neurology, with claims data reinforcing concerns about rising severity and the potential for outsized jury awards.
March 19, 2026, Medscape
When the Malpractice Suit Comes: A Mental Health Guide
Facing a malpractice suit can deeply impact a physician's mental health, often leading to stress and self-doubt. Understanding its commonality and seeking support can help doctors cope with the emotional challenges of litigation.
July 06, 2026, Insurance Business
Plastic Surgery Claims Study Flags Clinical Judgment as Costliest Malpractice Driver
A study by The Doctors Company of nearly 2,000 closed plastic surgery claims reveals a counterintuitive gap between claim frequency and financial exposure.
March 12, 2026, Claims Journal
Report: Allegations Related to Diagnoses Most Common in Malpractice Claims
Diagnosis-related allegations of malpractice are the most common in neurology claims, a new report from The Doctors Company shows.
