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.
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Mike Tungate is president of The Doctors Agency of Michigan.
November 11, 2024, Healthcare Business Today
Nurse Practitioners, Are You Protecting Your Career? 5 Questions To Ask About Your Professional Liability Insurance
Surani Hayre-Kwan, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, FACHE, FAANP, Nurse Practitioner, West County Health Centers, and Member, TDC Group APC Advisory Board, provides nurse practitioners with five questions to ask about professional liability insurance to ensure their career is protected.
September 26, 2025, Risk & Insurance
Inflation Drives $4 Billion Surge in Medical Malpractice Losses Over Past Decade
Rising economic factors and lawsuit abuse push medical malpractice claim costs to decade highs, The Doctors Company reports.
Mar 07, 2025
Continuing Education: HIPAA Breach Notification, Rules and Reporting
Help your practice avoid costly and damaging violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with our on-demand course HIPAA Breach Notification, Rules and Reporting: 2025 Edition.
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How Could Marginalized Groups Be Impacted by 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. Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, University Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Pediatrics, and Science Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, Vice President of Applied Clinical Informatics in the Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, shares insights during TDC Group’s 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting.
December 11, 2023, American College of Surgeons
Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Thyroid Surgery Complication
In collaboration with the American College of Surgeons, we analyze a closed malpractice case involving thyroid surgery, examining factors behind the adverse event and strategies to prevent future risk.
Video Feb 08, 2017
What Doctors Need to Know About Being Sued (Episode 4)
Attorneys share their insight on how doctors can provide successful testimony and avoid inadvertently assisting the plaintiff's attorney.
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.
May 20, 2024, Part B News
CMS: In AWV, SDOH Assessment Can Occur Days Before Visit; Append Modifier
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses a Change Request pertaining to the use of social determinants of health (SDOH) risk assessments during Medicare annual wellness visits (AWV).
