March 31, 2022, Medical Economics
Trends in Malpractice Awards
Robert E. White Jr., Chief Operating Officer of TDC Group, discusses the rising cost of medical malpractice premiums and the trends in malpractice awards.
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Mike Tungate is president of The Doctors Agency of Michigan.
Video Nov 15, 2023
Shoulder Dystocia: Physician-Patient Disclosure
The purpose of this video is to assist physicians in enhancing their communication skills when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and family members. This type of injury to the infant may unfortunately occur, despite the best of care. However, effective physician-patient communication is an integral part of clinical practice and has shown to positively influence outcomes by increasing patient understanding and trust.
Professional Education
Anesthesia: Diagnosis and Management of Posterior Anterior Neck Hematoma
Anterior neck hematoma (ANH) is a serious emergency that can block the airway and endanger the life of a patient who has had neck surgery. Anesthesia professionals need to be ready to identify ANH and act when there is no surgeon nearby. This course covers recognizing the signs and symptoms of postoperative ANH and strategies for response.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Healthcare
This video series explores how artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of healthcare. Eric Topol, MD, cardiologist, founder and director of The Scripps Research Translational Institute, and author of “Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again," offers unique insight on how AI can return the humanity to medicine and strengthen the patient-physician relationship.
July 21, 2023, MDLinx
The Biggest Malpractice Cases of 2023: States Are Shifting the Legal Landscape
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses why missed and misdiagnoses are a primary cause of malpractice lawsuits.
February 01, 2025, Today’s FDA
Nuclear Verdicts in Healthcare: How Social Inflation Impacts Physicians, Patients and the Future of Medicine
Bob White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how desensitization to big numbers, eroding tort reform, and other factors are increasing healthcare costs.
April 09, 2025, Maryland Medicine
The Resurgence of Medical Liability: How the AMA Supports Its State Medical Associations and Specialty Societies
Medical liability is becoming an advocacy priority for many in organized medicine. One reason is the dramatic rise of “nuclear” jury verdicts (verdicts of at least 10 million dollars). This article includes expert insights from The Doctors Company on this growing issue.
