Third Party (Credentialing Facilities) FAQs
Answers to some of the common questions that third parties ask during the credentialing process
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Keith Neff
Keith Neff founded Neff & Associates in 1986, and the agency has focused exclusively on medical malpractice insurance since its founding. He is based in Ocean City, Maryland.
Jan 30, 2025
Off-Label Use: Patient Safety Implications
Once authorized, a drug product may be prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner for any use deemed appropriate based on the practitioner’s professional opinion.
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 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 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.
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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.
