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Jul 23, 2024
Contributing Factors to Medical Malpractice Claims: Study Examines Difference Between No-Payment and Indemnity Claims
Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
In November 2023, The Doctors Company released a study on diagnosis-related medical malpractice claims with an indemnity over $1 million. Now, to expand our understanding, we have conducted a new analysis: Do contributing factors differ between malpractice claims with no payment and claims with indemnity payments?

OB Patient Safety Credit Program
We are proud to offer the OB Patient Safety Credit Program, our voluntary program that is open to all qualifying member obstetricians, family practitioners providing obstetrical care, and certified nurse midwives (CNMs) who are actively involved in deliveries.

Apr 26, 2023
Curbside Consultations: Patient Safety and Legal Risks
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company
Informal consultations are tempting to busy healthcare practitioners because they are convenient and speedy, but these situations also include inherent liability risks for the consulting practitioner.

May 01, 2023
Dealing With Online Patient Complaints
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, and Kathleen Stillwell, MPA/HSA, RN, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company
Clinicians are understandably concerned about their reputations and the consequences of any negative comments posted about them on social media platforms.

Our Story: Founded by Doctors for Doctors
Over 40 years ago, as California was gripped by a medical malpractice insurance crisis, leading physicians came together to pass historic legislation on behalf of doctors and tort reform. In the wake of this achievement, The Doctors Company emerged as an entirely new type of insurance carrier—a carrier founded and led by doctors.

The Tribute Plan Frequently Asked Questions
The Tribute Plan is a breakthrough financial benefit that rewards eligible members for their loyalty to The Doctors Company and for their commitment to superior patient care.

Environmental, Social, and Governance Sustainability Report
TDC Group is guided by our vision: To build the preeminent organization for service to healthcare. As the nation’s most trusted provider of insurance and risk management solutions, we are powerful advocates for the healthcare community—and the communities in which we live and work.

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