March 30, 2022, Medical Economics
Why Malpractice Insurance Premiums Are Rising
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, explains what’s behind recent increases in physicians’ malpractice insurance rates.
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February 24, 2025, Insurance Insider US
Nuclear Medmal Verdicts: Is $50mn the New $25mn?
Rick Soulsby, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insights into how medical malpractice awards are doubling in size from pre-pandemic years.
April 01, 2025, Healthcare Risk Management
Avoid the Common Pitfalls in Medical Documentation
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, Medical Director, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the importance of accurate and thorough healthcare documentation.
March 09, 2023, Cardiology Magazine
Medical Malpractice Case Study: A Lesson in ‘Three P’ Analysis
A "three P" analysis of a malpractice claim involving an AFib ablation procedure reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
May 16, 2024, MDLinx
Illinois Jury Awards $41 Million to Stroke Victim
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how each nuclear verdict increases the chances for additional large awards.
November 09, 2023, Medscape
Recording Residents' Patient Exams Raises Skills―And Privacy Concerns
Richard F. Cahill, Esq., Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides strategies for healthcare providers and clinics to avoid legal trouble surrounding patient recording.
May 01, 2023, MDLinx
New Utah Bill Sparks the Question: How Should States Fairly Handle Malpractice Suits?
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, provides insight on when physicians should be aware of differing state malpractice regulations.
Jan 30, 2025
Off-Label Use: Patient Safety Implications
Once authorized, a drug product may be prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner for any use deemed appropriate based on the practitioner’s professional opinion. The governing standard is what other similarly trained practitioners would do—not what the manufacturer of the medication or product recommends.
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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.
How Advanced Are AI Technologies Becoming?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to be a powerful ally for healthcare professionals in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care—while also creating potential new patient safety risks. TDC Group is dedicated to providing guidance, news, and expert insights on the critical issue of integrating AI into healthcare, exploring and examining various AI technologies with patient safety and quality care as our central focus. Presented by Erik Brynjolfsson, PhD, Professor and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI).
