Video Mar 13, 2024
Why It’s Vital to Choose a Doctor-Owned Medical Malpractice Insurer
Choosing a medical malpractice insurer involves more than just reviewing the cost of premiums—physicians must consider which insurer has their best interests at heart. Consolidation in the industry has led to shareholder-owned companies acquiring doctor-owned companies and vice-versa. When an acquisition brings a doctor-owned company into the hands of shareholders, physicians have a prime opportunity to ask: Is this the type of insurer I want protecting my reputation?
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Oct 01, 2023
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now 988, an easy-to-remember number for 24/7 crisis care.
Oct 19, 2023
Interventional Radiology Wrong-Site Procedure: Case Review
This case review explores factors contributing to a wrong-site procedure and highlights strategies that can help practitioners mitigate risk and increase safety.
Jun 17, 2022
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: MedStar Health Research Institute
The Foundation sponsored a project to better understand and mitigate patient safety risks associated with the telehealth referral process.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
August 12, 2024, Part B News
Your Patient Wants Records Sent Via Unsecure Email. Are You Covered?
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides recommendations for how to respond when patients request emailed medical records.
Aug 27, 2019
Electronic Health Records Continue to Lead to Medical Malpractice Suits
We analyzed 216 medical malpractice claims that closed from 2010 to 2018 in which EHRs contributed to patient injury. The pace of these claims grew, from a low of seven cases in 2010 to an average of 22.5 cases per year in 2017 and 2018. As EHRs approach near-universal adoption, they may become a more prevalent source of patient safety risk.
Jan 27, 2022
As Corporate Entities Enter Healthcare, Practices Can Respond via Patient-Centered Care
Corporate entities have always been involved in healthcare, but now mega corporations—from outside the medical space—are entering the field. The involvement of these large non-legacy corporate entities in healthcare is growing and is challenging—and while this trend brings some benefits, it will also impact how all clinicians provide healthcare.
March 14, 2022, KevinMD
Tackling Trial Delays, Social Inflation, and Skeptical Jurors in a Pandemic World
Marco Spadacenta, Senior Vice President of Claims for The Doctors Company, discusses the changing face of trials and jurors and suggests what can be done in light of these changes to successfully defend physicians in medical malpractice cases.
Chairman's Library
Articles and presentations by Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and chief executive officer of The Doctors Company.
Jul 28, 2023
Quick Check: Telehealth Care
Using our Quick Check tool can help you minimize potential liability risks associated with telehealth care.