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Protecting Medical Liability Reform
The Doctors Company continues to play an instrumental role in the passage—and continued preservation—of medical liability tort reform legislation on behalf of doctors and all healthcare professionals nationwide. More than 30 states have enacted medical liability reform laws to promote access to healthcare. However, these laws are constantly under attack. The Doctors Company fiercely advocates at the legislative, judicial, and regulatory levels to defend these hard-won protections.

Jun 05, 2023
Industry and Company News
Announcements in the fourth quarter of 2022 include our AM Best ‘A’ (Excellent) Financial Rating, new Leading Voices in Healthcare resources, and a new article exploring technology-enabled healthcare.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Mar 04, 2024
The Vital Role of Healthcare Practitioners in Advocating for Medical Liability Reform Through Political Action
Elizabeth Y. Healy, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company
By engaging in political advocacy, healthcare professionals can drive positive change, help shape the future, and safeguard access to care.
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The Role of the Medical Assistant in Your Office Practice
A medical assistant (MA) can be a valuable addition to an office practice, but MAs should not perform tasks outside their scope of practice.

Practitioner Refusal to Treat Vaccine-Hesitant Patients in the Office Setting
We offer expert strategies to help practitioners address patients who refuse or delay vaccines.

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.

Sep 19, 2022
Special Interests Influence Election Outcomes: What It Means for Healthcare
Elizabeth Y. Healy, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company
Everything that is important in your personal life, professional life, and community is affected by the politicians you elect. Learn more about how special interest groups work and why your individual vote matters.
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Mar 04, 2024
Proactively Manage Patient Expectations With a Conditions of Treatment Agreement
Debra Kane Hill, MBA, RN, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, and Richard F. Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company
Protect your practice with a plan to proactively manage challenging patient behaviors.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

When the Pandemic Increased Food Insecurity, The Doctors Company Employees Increased Their Community Contributions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, TDC Group, which includes The Doctors Company, Healthcare Risk Advisors, TDC Specialty Underwriters, and Medical Advantage, and its employees stepped up to address food insecurity, which is among the social determinants of health.

Meet Our Award-Winning Government Relations Team
Our Government Relations team is solely committed to legislative, regulatory, and judicial advocacy on a full-time basis. In addition to our dedicated in-house team, Government Relations engages on-the-ground legislative advocates in more than 15 states and in Washington, DC.