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.
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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.
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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The Doctor’s Advocate
Feb 20, 2020
Anesthesiology Closed Claims Study
The Doctors Company studied 640 anesthesia medical malpractice claims that closed from 2007–2012 and 587 claims that closed between 2013–2018.
Sep 01, 2023
Study Explores Malpractice Claims Against Orthopedic Surgeons
Our new study offers risk mitigation strategies for orthopedic surgeons.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Video Jul 29, 2024
Reptile Theory and Malpractice Verdicts
Plaintiff’s lawyers are using “Reptile Theory”—leveraging the “fight or flight” instinct in jurors—to maximize malpractice verdicts higher than ever seen before.
Disclosure Resources Appendix 1
Physicians should use empathetic statements and avoid non-empathetic statements when disclosing adverse events or complications to patients.
December 01, 2025, Medical Economics
Medicine Under Attack: How Physicians Can Help Their Patients Navigate the Disinformation Age
Medical misinformation and disinformation are increasingly influencing patient behavior and trust in healthcare professionals, complicating the physician-patient relationship. In a survey by The Doctors Company, 64% of physicians named misinformation on social media as their top challenge in practicing medicine.
April 19, 2024, Anesthesia and Analgesia
Anesthesia-Related Closed Claims in Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers
As higher acuity procedures continue to move from hospital-based operating rooms (HORs) to free-standing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), concerns for patient safety remain high. We conducted a contemporary, descriptive analysis of anesthesia-related liability closed claims from The Doctors Company to understand risks to patient safety in the free-standing ASC setting, compared to HORs.
July 29, 2024, Business Insurance
Business Insurance Announces 2024 Women to Watch
Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer for The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, has been named a Business Insurance 2024 Women to Watch honoree. The Women to Watch program, established in 2006, honors women leaders who excel in risk management and commercial insurance. Since its inception, the program has recognized outstanding women globally.
