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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).
June 12, 2025, KevinMD
Essential Questions About Nurse Practitioner Liability Insurance
Nurse practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan discusses the critical need for nurse practitioners to secure their own professional liability insurance, highlighting how relying solely on employer-provided coverage can leave significant gaps.
May 29, 2025, Inside Medical Liability
APP Practice Scope, Risks Evolve—A Global Outlook
As physician shortages grow more acute, advanced practice providers (APPs) are stepping in to fill the gap.
September 04, 2024, MedCity News
Recognizing and Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks: Strategies for Healthcare Organizations
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides strategies for healthcare organizations to recognize and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks.
December 16, 2025, MedCentral
Saturated Fat Modification Clearly Matters in CVD Prevention, Per New Study
Daniel Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, Medical Director, The Doctors Company, suggests that physicians recommend and encourage patients to evaluate and reduce their saturated fat intake.
Top Performers: Chairman’s Circle and Key Agencies Named for 2024–2025
Higher Commissions, More Competitive Pricing on Purchased Tail
The cost of purchased tail coverage is lower in most cases and your commissions are higher. Depending on discounts received by your clients with The Doctors Company, the tail cost difference and potential commission can be substantial.
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.
Professional Education
Orthopedic Surgery: Navigating the Risks
Claims data from The Doctors Company involving allegations against orthopedic surgeons were analyzed to gain insight and knowledge for reducing malpractice risk. Common trends and top contributing factors are revealed. Case examples are discussed, key risk management issues are identified, and comments from physician experts are shared.
