May 21, 2025, Chicago Medicine
Professional Liability Consolidation Intensifies as Healthcare Costs Rise
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses The Doctors Company's recent announcement to acquire ProAssurance.
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February 21, 2024, Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Professional Liability: The Problem That Will Not Go Away
The frequency of malpractice claims in the United States has trended downward in the last 10 to 15 years, however, there is an upward trend in the “severity” of claims, driven in large part by “nuclear” jury verdicts. Cardiologists and other clinicians should always be aware that a lack of communication is a common causal factor in malpractice suits. Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, investigates claim amounts and severity alongside three prominent physicians.
April 24, 2025, KevinMD
Third-Party Litigation Funding Threatens Access to Healthcare
Elizabeth Healy, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses how third-party litigation funding is a powerful but often unrecognized force amplifying nuclear medical malpractice verdicts.
Mike Tungate
Mike Tungate is president of The Doctors Agency of Michigan.
Government Relations Advocacy Updates
Each issue of the Government Relations Advocacy Update provides insights into legislative and judicial actions that impact medical liability and the practice of medicine.
Marginalized Groups and the Digital Divide
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to help alleviate clinician burnout and address health disparities, but some technologies might not be accessible to all groups.
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 Apr 10, 2026
What to Ask About Your Malpractice Insurance Policy
Not all employer-provided malpractice coverage is created equal, and understanding the details can make a significant difference.
Jan 29, 2021
Pain Management Closed Claims Study
The Doctors Company reviewed medical malpractice claims that closed between 2008 and 2018 and involved pain management physicians as the primary specialty responsible in the claim.
Kathryn A. Bowen
Kathryn Bowen is the executive vice president of Madison Healthcare Insurance Services in Huntington Beach, California. She has been working in medical malpractice insurance for over 20 years.
