Nearly 84 million Americans lack adequate primary care, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are crucial for maintaining and expanding patient access. TDC Group established our APC Advisory Board to help provide APCs with the resources they need to thrive in the evolving healthcare industry. Our APC board members—nurse practitioners (NPs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs), and physician assistant/associates (PAs)—publish articles and videos to share their expert insights and foster discussions about the unique liability risks APCs face.
Jason Astrin,
DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, FAPO
Texas
Leads the cardiology and advanced imaging National Provider Engagement Team at Evolent
Ginger Biesbrock,
DSc, PA-C, MPH, MPAS, FACC
Michigan
National Heart and Vascular Service Line Administrative Leader at Advocate Health
Ginger Breedlove,
PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN
Kansas
Founder and Principal Consultant of Grow Midwives LLC
Pamela J. Chambers,
DNP, EJD, MSN, CRNA, CPPS, FAANA
Texas
Associate Professor and Course Director at Rosalind Franklin University
Patricia (Patti) Anaya Gurney,
MSN, PPCNP-BC
California
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Sutter Medical Group
Surani Hayre-Kwan,
DNP, MBA, PA-C, FNP-BC, FAANP, FACHE
California
Nurse Practitioner at West County Health Centers and President-Elect of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners
Bridget O. Howard,
DNP, CNM, MSN, FACNM
Pennsylvania
Manager for Advanced Practice Providers in Women’s Health at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Christopher Reed,
DNP, MBA, MPH, MSN, CRNA
Maryland
Founder, Owner, and Chief Executive Officer of Reed Anesthesiology Solutions, LLC
Wendy L. Wright,
DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
New Hampshire
Owner of an NP-operated clinic in New Hampshire and owner of Partners in Healthcare Education
Learn more about the APC liability landscape in these authored articles and featured videos from our board members.
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This guide can help APCs reduce risk in all practice environments, whether you practice autonomously, as part of a collaborative agreement, or under the supervision of a physician.
Facility-specific standards of practice, operating procedures, and medical staff bylaws can vary by location and by department. Assuming consistency across sites creates avoidable risk.
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.
A common misconception about the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is that a report implies wrongdoing. Many reports are mandated and may not fully reflect the circumstances.
Malpractice cases involving advanced practice clinicians are most common in the first few years of practice and when nearing retirement.
Learn why relying solely on employer professional liability coverage can leave gaps in your protection.
NPs are often underinsured and their limits of liability are often inadequate.
With NPs taking on increased autonomy and accountability, they face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks.
Nurse practitioners are stepping into new practice environments, which comes with the responsibility to ensure the care being delivered aligns with their training, experience, and state regulations.
Floating NPs across different care settings requires careful consideration. Each NP’s education and experience should be aligned with the care environment to support safe and effective practice.
NPs 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.
PAs can mitigate professional liability risks by committing to five strategies for safety and teamwork.
Whether PAs deliver primary care, assist with cardiothoracic surgery, perform procedures in the emergency department, or practice in other settings, they are part of a team—and their teams are in high demand.
As care shortages intensify around the U.S., the pressure is on to implement best practices to safely manage patient care.
Understand reports to the National Practitioner Data Bank and what CRNAs can do to reduce risk.
Enhance clinical skills and prepare for emergencies.
There is an important difference between standards of care and standards of practice for CRNAs. Learn why it’s important for CRNAs to understand the distinction in every care setting.
Lay the groundwork for escalation in advance to promote patient safety and mitigate risk.
Understand coverage options to protect your license, mobility, and long-term financial health.
This presentation provides a detailed examination of medical professional liability insurance, specifically designed for midwives.
As midwives are taking on increasing autonomy and accountability, they face unique challenges every day.
In today’s high-pressure clinical environments, team turnover is common. Without clear communication about roles and responsibilities, misunderstandings can quickly escalate into formal complaints instead of productive dialogue.
One of healthcare’s fastest growing professional segments, APCs who render patient care are advised to carry malpractice insurance coverage. TDC Group, through medical professional liability insurers The Doctors Company and The Doctors Company Risk Retention Group (RRG), launched a digital automated underwriting platform to make coverage more accessible and affordable, with the advisory board providing key guidance on challenges and opportunities for clinicians.
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