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ProAssurance Acquisition Update

We have received the appropriate regulatory approvals from six of our eight required states. We are acting upon questions and requests from the two outstanding states with all possible speed.

The Doctors Company Now Protects 100,000 Members Nationwide

We are proud to share that The Doctors Company now has more than 100,000 members. This achievement is possible because of the healthcare professionals—your clients—who remain loyal members and who we are honored to serve, and our employees who have built a culture of best imaginable service, integrity, and excellence.

“Reaching 100,000 members isn’t just a milestone—it’s a reflection of the trust physicians place in us and our mission to advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine. As a physician-owned organization, we are proud to stand by our members so they can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care,” said Chairman and CEO Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP.

New White Paper Gives Predictions for U.S. Healthcare Through 2026

Each year, TDC Group has predicted emerging healthcare trends over the next decade, focusing on the challenges, risks, and opportunities that shape the industry. This year, the pace of change in healthcare—driven by regulatory complexity, mounting financial pressures, and artificial intelligence (AI)—makes long-term forecasts increasingly uncertain.

In response, our white paper, “Healthcare on the Horizon: Predictions for U.S. Healthcare Through 2026,” lays out some of the most pressing issues medical professionals must address in the next year. Authored by Dr. Anderson, the white paper includes TDC Group experts, who look ahead to healthcare trends, focusing on challenges, emerging risks, and opportunities.

We encourage you to read the full white paper and share this valuable, thought-provoking report with your healthcare clients.

AI in Healthcare: Get Expert Insights

AI is changing the way medicine is practiced and raising profound new questions about liability and accountability. AI has the potential to be a powerful ally for your clients—but it can also create new patient safety risks. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare is a valuable TDC Group resource center dedicated to exploring and examining AI technologies and sharing expert insights and actionable strategies to help healthcare professionals navigate new technologies. With the role of AI in healthcare rapidly expanding, our resource center is consistently updated with new content on trending topics in AI so that you and your clients can stay on top of the latest developments in healthcare.

What’s Now Driving Nuclear Verdicts and Reshaping Malpractice Defense?

Shifting public sentiment, social media narratives, and “us vs. the system” storytelling are fueling nuclear verdicts and reshaping how malpractice cases play out in court. The way healthcare is perceived—by patients, jurors, and the public at large—continues to shape how malpractice claims are evaluated and resolved. How jurors perceive healthcare today can be just as impactful as the medical facts themselves.

In “Trends in Medical Malpractice Claims: Social Perception of Health Care Affects Outcomes in the Courtroom,” published by Medical Economics, Brittnie E. Hayes, Esq., Vice President of Claims for The Doctors Company, explores emerging trends in claims, the growing role of social sentiment, and why your clients need a stronger, more proactive defense strategy than ever. A strong defense starts with choosing a medical malpractice insurer like The Doctors Company that actively addresses new litigation trends.

Office Practices Should Prepare Now to Vaccinate and Test for Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

It’s the peak season for flu, RSV, and COVID-19, and these surges may overwhelm primary care offices and emergency departments, creating shortages of pediatric and adult hospital beds. Are your clients' practices prepared? Help them learn safety strategies for testing and diagnosing these viruses—which can often present with similar symptoms—and get the latest vaccination guidance and resources by sharing our comprehensive article, "Flu, RSV, or COVID-19? Convergence of Three Viruses Creates Risk of Diagnostic Errors.”

Insights for Otolaryngologists to Reduce Patient Harm and Malpractice Exposure

This month we released our “Otolaryngology Claims: January Malpractice Risk Review,” the first in a new monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support your clients' patient safety and clinical risk management efforts. The January otolaryngology claims review brings together three complimentary analyses that highlight key areas of risk within otolaryngology practices.

The Doctors Company is an Academy Advantage Premier Partner of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and can offer extensive benefits to your clients who are members of the Academy through our exclusive medical malpractice insurance program.

Each month in 2026, we will explore malpractice risk trends in a different medical specialty, offering evidence-based insights drawn from real claims data to help clinicians and healthcare leaders better understand how patient harm occurs and why negligence allegations arise. We’ll include links to access each monthly review here in The Agent’s Advocate, and you can also access them in the News section under Tools and Publications for Agents in the Agent/Broker Area of our website. 

How to Manage Intraoperative Pain During C-Section Deliveries

A cesarean section, or C-section, is one of the most common surgeries in the United States. A recent article on KevinMD.com from Megan Rosenstein, MD, MBA, of North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) and The Doctors Company features our closed malpractice claims data involving C-sections. The article examines 308 closed malpractice claims involving C-sections from 2010 to 2024 and provides an important clinical perspective on reducing intraoperative pain during cesarean delivery, along with actionable strategies every team can adopt. The insights shared in the article underscore why listening to birthing patients, optimizing epidural management, and strengthening dialogue are essential to improving outcomes.

With C-section pain being a major trending topic in national healthcare news, our joint article with NAPA provides timely, practical patient safety guidance for your clients who practice in obstetrics and anesthesiology.

Patient Safety Risk Managers by Specialty Available for Your Clients

The Doctors Company offers a comprehensive list of Patient Safety and Risk Management experts by specialty available to your clients in the Agent/Broker Area of our website. Every one of our Patient Safety Risk Managers has at least 10 years’ of experience and they all hold the Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) designation.

Our Patient Safety Centers of Excellence gives your client’s assigned Patient Safety Risk Manager access to expertise in more than 20 major specialties. This member benefit provides your client with support from a specialist who focuses on specific risk characteristics of each specialty to help enhance risk mitigation efforts. The service also includes access to valuable resources such as articles, presentations, guidelines, and continuing medical education (CME) courses.