Professional Education
HIPAA Breach Notification Rules and Reporting: 2026 Edition
This course provides an orientation to the basic requirements of the Breach Notification Rules within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It covers how HIPAA defines a breach, breach exceptions, and provides guidance on the notification processes in the event that there is a breach.
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Video Feb 10, 2026
What Can Physicians Do to Safely Document AI Use?
Learn why informed consent remains essential when AI is used in clinical practice, from documentation tools to decision support.
Fewer Physicians Report Being Sued but Medical Malpractice Claim Severity Keeps Rising
Frequency of malpractice claims has decreased, but malpractice insurance pricing is driven by both frequency and severity. As severity continues to rise, lower frequency alone is not enough to relieve pressure on premiums.
AI Checklist for Healthcare: Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Considerations
This checklist translates the legal, ethical, and clinical decision-maker responsibilities for using AI tools into practical action items to help support the safe, legal, and ethical use of AI while reducing liability exposure.
Video Feb 10, 2026
Regularly Check for Reports in the NPDB
Many clinicians don’t realize they’ve been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) until their credentials are reviewed as part of the employment verification process at a new job.
Video Feb 10, 2026
Nurse Practitioners: Don't Rely on Someone Else's Insurance
Nurse practitioners could face an allegation of malpractice—whether or not they’ve committed a medical error—and many NPs are not insured in proportion to their current risks.
Jun 05, 2025
Cloud-Based CME Platform Improves Usability and Convenience
The Doctors Company is proud to offer our members an improved platform for our industry-leading accredited education for physicians, dentists, and advanced practice clinicians.
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Video Aug 13, 2018
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Del Zotto's Perspective
Dr. Thomas A. Del Zotto discusses the claim that was made against him and how the support of his insurer, his attorney, and expert witnesses helped him win his case.
Video Sep 22, 2026
Why Is Common Sense So Difficult for AI to Replicate?
Common sense is a difficult thing that human brains acquire by living life—something AI can’t replicate. Hear more from Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCSF, at the 2026 TDC Group Executive Advisory Board Meeting.
September 11, 2025, KevinMD
Nuclear Verdicts and Rising Costs: How Inflation Is Reshaping Medical Malpractice Claims
The Doctors Company’s latest study, “Nuclear Verdicts and Rising Costs: How Inflation Is Impacting Medical Malpractice Claims,” highlights a pressure point for physicians: the accelerating impact of inflation on medical malpractice claims.
