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Agent Credentialing FAQs
Answers to some of the common questions that agents ask during the credentialing process.

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Get answers to some of the common questions that members ask during the credentialing process.

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.

Dec 05, 2025
As Wearables Improve, They Can Boost Patient Engagement and Lower Risks
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, Medical Director, The Doctors Company and TDC Group
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.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

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.

Professional Education
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.

Professional Education
You Have Been Served with a Malpractice Lawsuit or a Regulatory Action Notice: Now What?
Malpractice litigation and government regulatory and licensing oversight are inherent aspects of licensed healthcare professionals. The concern regarding malpractice litigation is well-founded, and regulatory and licensing actions can pose significant challenges. Therefore, clinicians must be prepared and knowledgeable about navigating legal notices and taking appropriate steps to ensure compliance. By participating in this program, they can effectively mitigate the impact of claims, complaints, or regulatory actions and safeguard their practice.

Sep 01, 2023
Thinking About How We Think: How Implicit Bias Creeps Into Diagnosis
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS
David Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, investigates how implicit biases can contribute to malpractice claims and offers strategies to improve diagnostic safety, mitigate risks, and combat healthcare disparities.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

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.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

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.