An “Epidemic” of Medical Malpractice? A Commentary on the Harvard Medical Practice Study
Both supporters and opponents of malpractice legal reform can agree that the Harvard study provides us with a wealth of valuable data on questions of medical negligence. More than with most studies, however, the Harvard group’s results are subject to sharply different interpretations and depend heavily on definitions and assumptions with which many will differ.
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May 20, 2024, Part B News
Must You Rehire Suspended Providers Who Get Their License Back? Look to Contract
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how practices should respond when suspended providers get their licenses back.
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Video Sep 23, 2024
Will AI Solve the Problems of Clinician Burnout and Health Disparities?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to help alleviate clinician burnout and address health disparities. Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, University Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Pediatrics, and Science Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, Vice President of Applied Clinical Informatics in the Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, shares insights during TDC Group’s 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting.
Financial Strength and Annual Reports
The Doctors Company has always been guided by a fundamental belief: That the practice of good medicine should be advanced, protected, and rewarded. Our financial success—highlighted in our annual report—has been built on a conservative business philosophy designed to fully empower this mission.
April 06, 2022, Medical Economics
Regional Variations in Malpractice Premium Increases
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, details why malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.
May 30, 2025
A Doctor’s Guide to Selecting a Medical Malpractice Insurer
Whether you’re choosing medical malpractice insurance for the first time or seeking additional coverage for an established practice, selecting the right insurer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. When your reputation and livelihood are on the line, you need a strong, proactive insurance partner on your side.
December 31, 2023, American College of Surgeons
Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Complication
In collaboration with the American College of Surgeons, we analyze a closed malpractice case involving laparoscopic cholecystectomy, examining factors behind the adverse event and strategies to prevent future risk.
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June 25, 2025, Business Insurance
Doctors Aren’t Talking Up Their Career: Survey
According to a recent study conducted by The Doctors Company, only 12 percent of doctors are likely to recommend that people join their profession.
