March 02, 2026, Insurance Business
Neurology Malpractice Risk Driven by Diagnostic Error, Communication Failures, and Rising Severity
Diagnostic complexity, communication breakdowns, and supervision failures are emerging as persistent drivers of malpractice risk in neurology, with claims data reinforcing concerns about rising severity and the potential for outsized jury awards.
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February 16, 2026, AM Best TV
TDC Group’s White: Inflation, Nuclear Verdicts Reshape Medical Malpractice Risk
Robert White, Jr., President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how social inflation and nuclear verdicts are driving higher medical malpractice losses and challenging pricing and long-term market stability.
September 17, 2025, Inside Medical Liability
Coping With Litigation: Tips for Healthcare Professionals
Few things in a healthcare practitioner’s life generate more stress and disruption than an allegation of professional malpractice. The first step in alleviating the uncertainty is to understand the litigation process and your role as a defendant.
March 12, 2026, Claims Journal
Report: Allegations Related to Diagnoses Most Common in Malpractice Claims
Diagnosis-related allegations of malpractice are the most common in neurology claims, a new report from The Doctors Company shows.
AI in Healthcare: Get Expert Insights
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. Hear from experts nationwide on the critical issues around AI.
Disclosure Resources Appendix 4: Disclosure Meeting Protocol
Follow these protocols when having disclosure meetings with patients.
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.
Insurance Applicant Business Associate Agreement
This Business Associate Agreement is entered into by and between The Doctors Company, an Interinsurance Exchange, including all of its subsidiaries.
Patient Safety in Dentistry: Communication
Effective communication improves teamwork and creates a safer environment for patients. It can also enhance patient engagement and satisfaction and reduce the risk of professional liability claims, even if an adverse event occurs.
Sep 14, 2020
Hospitalist Closed Claims Study
This review of 238 closed hospitalist claims identifies top allegations and factors contributing to patient injury.
