Dec 05, 2025
As Wearables Improve, They Can Boost Patient Engagement and Lower Risks
More and more patients are tracking their biometrics through a wearable device. Practitioners who embrace and direct this interest can reap rewards in patient engagement and safety.
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Effective Patient-Assisted Telehealth Assessments
Physicians who practice telemedicine must consider the components needed to complete an effective remote assessment and plan ahead based on their specialty area and the patient’s presenting complaint.
TDC Acquires PRA
The Doctors Company has completed the acquisition of ProAssurance Corporation. By uniting the strengths of our two companies, we’re not just growing in scale; we’re deepening our commitment to advocacy, exceptional service, and long-term stability in a complex insurance landscape.
Financial Strength and Annual Reports
The Doctors Company's financial success has been built on a conservative business philosophy designed to fully empower our mission.
Robert DeSimone
Bob DeSimone is president of The Doctors Insurance Agency in Solana Beach, California. Bob has worked in the medical malpractice insurance business for 25 years.
Mar 04, 2024
Patient Safety Impact Story: Documentation Can Prevent Litigation
Our experts partnered with a general surgery practice to dramatically improve its after-hours call documentation rate.
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Delayed, Wrong, or Missed: Diagnostic Process Failure in Nurse Practitioner Practice
Diagnostic process failure resulting in delayed, wrong, or missed diagnoses has been identified as a serious and often preventable harm in healthcare. To prevent diagnostic error, nurse practitioners (NPs) should be aware of the most misdiagnosed conditions and understand the risks associated with cognitive bias. This course will help NPs understand the 12-step diagnostic process of care framework and determine where contributing factors exist in their primary practice setting to effectively recognize and implement appropriate improvement strategies.
Video Nov 18, 2022
Challenges for Clinicians After Fall of Roe v. Wade
Sheila Dejbakhsh, MD, MPH, offers her perspective on what the future holds for healthcare professionals and patients in response to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, to let states determine access to reproductive healthcare.
Marginalized Groups and the Digital Divide
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to help alleviate clinician burnout and address health disparities, but some technologies might not be accessible to all groups.
Video Jun 17, 2024
What Are the Factors That Cause Social Inflation?
Healthcare practices and institutions are affected by the same economic forces that impact the communities and business climates in which they operate.
