Feb 14, 2024
Physician-Owned Carriers Invest to Benefit Those Who Are Insured, not Shareholders
Physicians should understand the risks of their medical malpractice carrier’s investments and make sure they are covered by an insurer who has their interests at heart and, therefore, takes a prudent and relatively conservative approach to investing.
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Jul 28, 2023
Quick Check: Appointment Management
Using our Quick Check tool can help you improve your practice’s appointment management process.
Professional Education
Failure to Rescue a Recurring Post-Surgical Event (Claims Corner CME)
Claims arising from the perioperative experience are frequent, often preventable, and some of the costliest claims for physicians. One study of surgical claims conducted by The Doctors Company noted that about two out of three general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit. Malpractice data consistently finds that the most serious and common post-operative complications are unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation. Diagnostic error by surgeons involving unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation of an organ can quickly lead to septic shock and death.
May 15, 2025
The Doctors Company Recognized with Heart of Napa Corporate Community Service Award from the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership
We are pleased to announce that The Doctors Company was selected as the recipient of the Corporate Community Service Award from the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) at the 10th Annual Heart of Napa Awards event. The Doctors Company was selected for encouraging a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy and making a meaningful impact in Napa County. In 2024 alone, we supported 364 nonprofits through our employee gift matching program, including monetary matches for over 1,600 hours of employee volunteering. In addition, 81 local nonprofit organizations received corporate charitable grants directly benefitting their communities.
May 12, 2025, Part B News
OK to Promote Your Practice to Outside Patients, but Watch Poaching Concerns
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides considerations for healthcare providers when recruiting patients following a medical office closure.
Professional Education
HIPAA Breach Notification, Rules and Reporting: 2025 Edition
This course provides an orientation to the basic requirements of the Breach Notification Rules within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This course covers how HIPAA defines a breach, breach exceptions, and provides guidance on the notification processes in the event that there is a breach. Some of the common causes of HIPAA breaches, including phishing, ransomware, and human error, are described and addressed. Proactive measures to promote the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI), including risk assessments, will be reviewed.
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.
Video Aug 27, 2021
What Types of Claims Can We Expect to See Filed as a Result of COVID-19?
Marco Spadacenta, Senior Vice President of Claims for The Doctors Company, details the different kinds of claims we may see filed as a result of the pandemic.
Professional Education
Urinary Tract Injury Following Gynecologic Surgery: Mitigating Risks (The Doctor's Advocate CME)
A recent review of gynecologic surgery claims involving urinary tract fistulas reveals the importance of expanding the scope of the informed consent conversation prior to surgery.
Video Sep 23, 2024
How Could Marginalized Groups Be Impacted by 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. Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, University Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Pediatrics, and Science Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, Vice President of Applied Clinical Informatics in the Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, shares insights during TDC Group’s 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting.