Professional Education
Failure to Diagnose Congenital Asplenia Results in Tragic Patient Outcome
(Claims Corner CME)
Referral process system failures can contribute to delayed diagnosis of serious conditions which can lead to severe consequences for patients. Problems can arise when referral is needed but is not initiated properly or timely, when the specialist does not ensure their recommendations are fully and clearly communicated back to the referring clinician, when the referring clinician does not understand or act on the specialist’s recommendations, or when the referring office fails to track their open referrals to ensure they have received all consultation reports. This program will examine a malpractice case involving all the above referral-related deficiencies, leading to a catastrophic result for the patient and significant liability for the involved clinicians. Risk management strategies will be provided for any practice to improve the referral process and to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.
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Patient Billing Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions
We offer strategies to address common questions about patient billing concerns.
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Get a quote for medical malpractice insurance in New York.
Malpractice Risk Review Series: Specialty-Specific Insights
Each month in 2026, The Doctors Company Malpractice Risk Reviews will focus on a different medical specialty, providing targeted insights from malpractice claims to support patient safety and risk management efforts.
Mar 06, 2026
Stay Tuned: Changes Are Coming to The Doctors Company Foundation
We look forward to sharing changes to The Doctors Company Foundation's grantmaking focus and process, while maintaining our mission to improve patient safety.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Dec 05, 2025
Pain Management Insights: Lessons From Malpractice Cases
Our on-demand accredited education program “Pain Management Insights: Lessons From Malpractice Cases” reviews recent pain management malpractice claim trends to identify practical tips to reduce risks in medical practices.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Obtaining Informed Consent in Clinical Teaching Situations
The basic principles governing informed consent and informed refusal apply to healthcare practitioners in all settings—including academic medical centers and any teaching location.
Reduce Clinician Burnout With People-First Leadership
Solving burnout requires a comprehensive organizational commitment and people-first leaders who have the tenacity to change systems and deliver solutions.
Cybersecurity for Healthcare: Strategies to Mitigate Risks
Healthcare organizations can protect their patients, assets, and reputations by working with subject matter experts to mitigate potential cybersecurity risks.
Dispensing Sample Medications: Risk Management Strategies
If not carefully managed, sample medications can create issues that place patients and the practice at risk.
