News at-a-Glance

Growing Market Opportunity for Advanced Practice Clinician Business

Nurse practitioners are now ranked number one and physician assistants number three among top 2025 jobs. Their roles are recognized for growth, flexibility, and vital impact on patient care, according to U.S. News & World Report.

With the increase of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in the delivery of healthcare comes a growing market opportunity for you, and we offer an enhanced commission structure for APC submissions.

All agent and broker commissions will mirror the terms of their contracted physician and surgeon commission rates, with the APC premium applicable to eligible bonus commission and incentive programs, which includes our Agent/Broker Travel Incentive. The APC premium is factored into the Key Agency and Chairman’s Circle qualification.

As the APC professions grow in both popularity and practice scope, the importance of tailored malpractice insurance has never been greater. TDC Group proudly supports your APC clients with affordable, top-tier coverage. 

The Doctors Company Recognized with Award for Best Healthcare Content

We’re excited to announce that The Doctors Company has been recognized with an eHealthcare Leadership Award in the category of Best Healthcare Content. Our website was honored for delivering exceptional resources for physicians and clinicians.

This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, data-driven content that supports healthcare professionals in reducing risk and improving patient care. Your clients can access our expert patient safety and risk management resources at thedoctors.com/patientsafety.

Exclusive Risk Management Program for Practice Managers

As a member of the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, your clients have access to unique, industry-leading resources and benefits. Exclusive to your clients who are members of The Doctors Company, our Risk Management Fundamentals for the Practice Manager program has 16 on-demand lessons addressing high-risk areas for financial loss from lawsuits, regulatory noncompliance, injuries, or accidents, as well as areas known to improve patient safety and quality of care.

The complimentary program is designed for both clinical and nonclinical professionals who are new to practice management or those who would like a refresher on how to apply the fundamentals of patient safety and risk management in the office-based setting of a medical or dental practice. The lessons are self-paced by the participant and will guide the practice manager through assessing the practice and developing an improvement plan based on practical strategies.

This exclusive member benefit can serve as a valuable retention and renewal tool. If you have clients who are interested in enrolling, they can receive online program access by contacting their assigned patient safety risk manager or calling Member Services at (800) 421-2368.

Grace Period for Your Clients Affected by Southern California Wildfires

Due to disruption to member medical practices from the Southern California wildfires, The Doctors Company will defer policy cancellations for nonpayment for 90 days for your impacted clients. The grace period is provided without interest or penalty to allow practitioners to care for patients and attend to their practices in the disaster’s aftermath.

Member Services will be happy to assist your clients. Members who have questions regarding their payments or premiums are invited to sign into their member account or call (800) 421-2368, and press 1 for Member Services.

New York Governor Vetoes Wrongful Death Bill

Once again, the collective voice of New York’s healthcare practitioners was heard in Albany as they registered their strenuous opposition to the highly controversial and short-sided wrongful death legislation.

On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the proposal, due in large part to many of our members’ and your New York clients’ communication with her about the detrimental impact the proposal would have on access to healthcare.

After months of advocacy work, Governor Hochul sent a strong message that no matter how well intended the proposed law was, the legislation could “risk the financial well-being of our healthcare system, including those hospitals that serve disadvantaged communities.”

The Doctors Company fully expects to see a similar proposal introduced this spring. Nevertheless, New York’s healthcare practitioners have demonstrated the power of unity and the ability to shape public discourse. We value your New York clients’ participation in the grassroots efforts that stopped this bill, and we will value their engagement in future action alerts.

Keep Your Clients Up to Date on Our Advocacy Efforts

In today’s healthcare environment, doctors, medical practices, APCs, and health systems need an advocate—a resolute voice loud enough to be heard. TDC Group is relentlessly committed to supporting medical liability reform and to safeguarding access to patient care.

Our Government Relations Advocacy Update summarizes legislative and judicial actions that impact medical liability and the practice of medicine. The latest issue highlights the results of the 2024 election and reflects on TDC Group’s engagement in the election.

Agents and Brokers Meetings—Save the Dates

The Doctors Company will be holding two Agents and Brokers Meetings in 2025. Be sure to reserve the following dates:

• Our Virtual Agents and Brokers Meeting is open to all agents/brokers and will be held on Tuesday, March 18, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (PT), when TDC Group Chairman and CEO Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, and Deepika Srivastava, MBA, PMP, Chief Operating Officer, will share 2024 results and operations updates. In addition, Business Development Senior Vice President Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, CIC, will host the event and share business development accomplishments and agent/broker opportunities.

• Our in-person Annual Agents and Brokers Meeting will take place at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California, from September 3–5. The event will be open to Chairman’s Circle and Key Agencies. The meeting will feature insightful presentations from company executives and industry experts. Agents/brokers are given the opportunity to network with their peers and TDC Group representatives, take part in leisurely activities such as wine tasting or golf, and enjoy a high-end dining experience.

Questions about either event or qualifying criteria to become a Chairman’s Circle or Key Agency may be directed to your Business Development representative or the Events Team at events@thedoctors.com.