July 23, 2024, The Journal of Healthcare Risk Management
Social Inflation and Health Care Risk Management
This paper examines the concept of social inflation as it affects medical malpractice insurance claims, a phenomenon that warrants monitoring by risk managers.
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Professional Education
Cardiology–Business of Medicine: Lessons from Medical Malpractice Claims
This educational activity is from an article that was originally published in Cardiology Magazine in June 2023. The article explains the Three Ps—Prevent, Preclude, and Prevail—as key elements to reduce clinician risk related to malpractice litigation. This article reviews an actual cardiology closed claims lawsuit and applies the analysis of the Three Ps. It concludes by explaining the reasons the lawsuit was settled for a nominal amount.
Mar 07, 2025
EHR Interoperability and Artificial Intelligence: Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse
Healthcare practitioners are ready to let AI lighten their loads—but first, we need to achieve EHR interoperability. AI can help us with that, too.
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Laboratory and Diagnostic Test Tracking in Ambulatory Practice
Managing patient test results in ambulatory practices can pose a significant challenge. Establishing a standardized workflow to track results is a successful strategy for avoiding missed or delayed diagnosis that can lead to patient injury.
Video Jun 17, 2024
What Are the Factors That Cause Social Inflation?
Healthcare practices and institutions are affected by the same economic forces that impact the communities and business climates in which they operate. Social inflation has reshaped numerous markets, but its effect on healthcare has been monumental. But what are the leading causes of social inflation? Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group and industry-leading expert on the impact of social inflation on medical professional liability, explains in this short clip.
February 02, 2024, Medscape
Mega Malpractice Verdicts Against Physicians on the Rise
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the impact nuclear verdicts have on costs for medical professionals.
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October 24, 2025, Infographic
Lessons From Ophthalmology Malpractice Claims
See the top insights and risk management strategies from our study of closed ophthalmology malpractice claims.
October 24, 2025, Becker's ASC Review
The Most Common Drivers of Ophthalmology Malpractice Lawsuits
A recent analysis by The Doctors Company, examining 490 closed malpractice claims between 2010 and 2024, highlights the most common contributing factors behind ophthalmology-related lawsuits.
February 12, 2024, Healthcare IT Today
Emerging Technologies Shaping the Health IT Landscape and How They Contribute to Improving Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Delivery
Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful ally for healthcare professionals in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in 2024.
