June 10, 2024, The Podcast by KevinMD
AI, the Physician Shortage, and Other Healthcare Trends
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses issues shaping the future of U.S. healthcare, from the impact of AI-powered clinical decision support tools to strategies for addressing physician shortages and managing healthcare costs amid consolidation.
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February 06, 2024
TDC Group Appoints Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director
TDC Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director. Dr. Cassavar is a member of The Doctors Company’s Board of Governors, is a practicing cardiologist, and has held significant leadership roles in healthcare.
Exclusively Endorsed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons exclusively endorses The Doctors Company. ASPS members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
The Doctors Company Promotes Deepika Srivastava to Chief Operating Officer
The Doctors Company, the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, announced today the promotion of Deepika Srivastava to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
The Doctors Company Commits to Health Workforce Well-Being as a Founding Member of the National Academy of Medicine’s Change Maker Campaign
On the 1st anniversary of the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, The Doctors Company reinforces its commitment to health workforce well-being as a founding member of the Change Maker campaign of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). The national plan provides a roadmap for collective action to address the health worker burnout crisis, strengthen workplace well-being, and restore the nation’s health.
Apr 14, 2023
Postpartum Malpractice Claims: Understanding Preventable Harms and Socioeconomic Factors
Investigators reviewed 43 closed postpartum medical malpractice claims to develop clinical recommendations to decrease the risks of postpartum morbidity and mortality.
Mar 07, 2023
Third-Party Litigation Funding on the Rise
Third-party litigation funding injects the financial interests of outsiders into litigation, driving up settlement awards and threatening the integrity of the civil justice system.
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Randall Nukk
Randall Nukk is physician niche president for Gallagher Healthcare in Itasca, Illinois. His areas of expertise include medical malpractice insurance and coverage and exposure analysis.
Jan 02, 2025
How the Medical Malpractice System Influences Care
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, The Doctors Company Chairman and CEO, discusses how the medical malpractice system often burdens good physicians with years-long lawsuits—and shows how the cost of defensive medicine affects us all.
Professional Education
Shoulder Dystocia Clinician-Patient Disclosure
This enduring activity is designed to assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) 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 been shown to positively influence outcomes by increasing patient understanding and trust.