May 01, 2024, ED Management
Communication Is Major Contributing Factor to ED Malpractice Claims
Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director in the Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctors Company, discusses emergency department (ED) malpractice claims that contain allegations that delayed diagnoses led to poor outcomes or death.
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July 09, 2024, Physicians Practice
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Professional Liability: 3 Questions for Decision Makers
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how clinicians and healthcare institutions must temper their AI-based optimism with caution.
May 20, 2024, Part B News
Must You Rehire Suspended Providers Who Get Their License Back? Look to Contract
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how practices should respond when suspended providers get their licenses back.
June 01, 2024, Healthcare Risk Management
Falls Remain a Leading Safety Problem, Still Need Attention
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how practices should respond to and prevent patient falls.
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.
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.
July 01, 2025, MedCentral
Malpractice Risks for Neurologists: How to Avoid a Lawsuit
Diagnostic error is the most prevalent reason for lawsuits against neurologists, occurring in about one-third of the claims. Experts share top strategies to reduce malpractice risk, including documentation, vigilance about differential diagnoses, and more.
March 03, 2025, Part B News
Bird Flu, Measles Spread: If You’re Nearby, Take Precautionary Steps
Rich Cahill, Vice President and Associate General Counsel for The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, shares the most up-to-date guidance on managing bird flu and measles.
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 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.
