Mike Tungate
Mike Tungate is president of The Doctors Agency of Michigan.
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Nov 18, 2025
The Doctors Company Foundation Honors the Life and Legacy of Patient Safety Luminary Lucian Leape, MD
We are deeply saddened by the passing earlier this year of Lucian Leape, MD, a giant in healthcare who is widely considered the parent of the modern patient safety movement.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Minor Consent: Challenges for Pediatric Dentistry
Identifying a minor patient’s legal guardianship and parental rights prior to initial treatment can help dental practitioners reduce risk.
Curbside Consultations: Patient Safety and Legal Risks
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.
September 22, 2025, Part B News
Preventive Measures, Appropriate Responses Reduce Litigation Risks
You can’t eliminate the risk that a patient will sue your practice, but there are ways you can reduce the risk of lawsuits, protect your staff, and increase patient satisfaction at the same time.
HIPAA Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on top issues surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Opioid Prescribing Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on prescribing and managing opioids.
Top Seven Tips for Telehealth
Although telehealth demand has declined since the peak of the pandemic, it continues to be an integral part of healthcare delivery. These top recommendations can help minimize risks for practices that provide care via telemedicine.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: Frequently Asked Patient Safety Questions
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for ob/gyn clinicians.
