November 28, 2023, Crico
Higher Malpractice Risk with Advanced Practice Providers? Data Say Not Really
Does the increased prevalence of non-physician patient care mean an increased risk to patient safety?
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Disclosure Resources
Practitioners can use these guidelines to help mitigate liability risks when disclosing adverse events and complications.
Professional Education
Module 2: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain (Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
Learn several new concepts and innovation tips. Learn about the new CDC Guidelines about pain. This program will show how to treat pain, opioid withdrawal, and/or opioid addiction. It will show how to taper opioids and you will learn how to conduct “motivational interviewing.” You will be refamiliarized utilizing the CDC Guidelines for prescribing opioids. You will also be encouraged to utilize nonpharmacological and pharmacological alternatives to opioids. Lastly, assess your effectiveness and use of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. This module consists of four audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you need to achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.
February 13, 2026, Claims Journal
Review Shows Diagnosis and Treatment Issues Drive Claims in Cardiology
Diagnosis‑related failures and medical treatment issues continue to drive the majority of cardiology malpractice claims, according to a new analysis.
May 21, 2025, Chicago Medicine
Professional Liability Consolidation Intensifies as Healthcare Costs Rise
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses The Doctors Company's recent announcement to acquire ProAssurance.
December 20, 2023, Medical Economics
Telehealth Tips: Safeguarding Medical Practice Post-Pandemic
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides considerations for healthcare providers to ensure they are following the proper protocols regarding telehealth.
DEA Requirement Resources
Use these courses to meet the DEA one-time, eight-hour training requirement for all DEA-registered practitioners.
Professional Education
Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI to Augment Care
Artificial intelligence offers tools that can enable us to regain time to focus on our patients and restore joy to the practice of medicine.
Sep 14, 2020
Hospitalist Closed Claims Study
This review of 238 closed hospitalist claims identifies top allegations and factors contributing to patient injury.
