Office-Based Medical Malpractice Claims: Study Examines Administrative and Clinical Systems Factors
Ensuring patient safety is the goal in each office encounter. As evidenced by medical malpractice claims, however, harmful errors can occur that lead to poor outcomes for patients. We have conducted an analysis to better understand the underlying administrative and clinical systems factors that contribute to office-based medical malpractice claims.
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October 09, 2024, Inside Medical Liability Online
MPL Case: Could Closing the Loop Have Saved This Patient’s Life?
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, Medical Director, The Doctors Company, and Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director, The Doctors Company, analyze a medical malpractice case involving communication breakdown between providers and emphasize how teamwork and respectful communication is key to reducing liability risks and improving patient outcomes.
Keith Neff
Keith Neff founded Neff & Associates in 1986, and the agency has focused exclusively on medical malpractice insurance since its founding. He is based in Ocean City, Maryland.
The Doctors Company Awarded a Great Place to Work Certification™
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce the company is Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® in 2023. This is the second time the company has received this prestigious designation.
Disaster Preparedness for Your Office Practice
Natural disasters can occur suddenly and without warning, highlighting the importance of advance preparation. Make sure your practice has a plan in place.
The Doctors Company Announces $14.7 Million Dividend
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, announced today that it has approved a 2024 premium dividend of approximately $14.7 million, bringing the total of declared dividends to date to $470 million.
February 20, 2023, KevinMD
From Toys to Tragedy: The Threat of Button Batteries to Children’s Health
This article by Patti L. Ellis, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company, discusses important lessons learned and risk prevention strategies for button battery ingestion in children.
The Doctors Company | Medical Malpractice Insurance
The Doctors Company is the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Apply for malpractice insurance coverage today.
January 17, 2022, Merritt Hawkins
10 Physician Trends to Know in 2022
In this Merritt Hawkins article, three experts representing both The Doctors Company and TDC Group are extensively quoted on the top trends affecting medical practices. Richard E. Anderson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, discusses medical practices becoming more consumer-oriented. Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President of Business Development, notes how advanced practice clinicians will become the primary care providers for many Americans. David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, predicts that federal legislation will be introduced to further facilitate telehealth across the country.
Getting Sued for Breast Cancer Malpractice
Our closed claims data reveal that suits involving breast cancer are the most common type of cancer-related claim. This article lists the issues that most often lead to claims.
