The Opioid Epidemic: Resources and Insights
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Sep 14, 2020
Hospitalist Closed Claims Study
This review of 238 closed hospitalist claims identifies top allegations and factors contributing to patient injury.
Oct 02, 2020
Oncology Closed Claims Study
The Doctors Company conducted a review of medical and surgical oncology claims that closed between 2012 and 2018. This study was based on claims and lawsuits filed against the more than 500 oncologists insured by The Doctors Company.
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.
Professional Education
Administrative and Regulatory Actions: Protecting Your Practice
Healthcare practitioners, including physicians, dentists, and advanced practice clinicians, need to understand the roles of their professional licensing board and state and federal agencies to protect the public.
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.
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.
April 07, 2022, Medical Economics
Which Specialties Are Seeing the Biggest Malpractice Premium Increases?
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.
December 02, 2022, Medscape
How Blunt Is Too Blunt for Informed Consent?
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the critical role of effective communication to ensure patient understanding in the informed consent process.
Video Feb 08, 2017
Many physicians find it difficult to cope with the stress of a medical malpractice claim. In this video, attorneys provide tips for remaining focused during the litigation process.