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Jun 17, 2022
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: MedStar Health Research Institute
The Foundation sponsored a project to better understand and mitigate patient safety risks associated with the telehealth referral process.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Sep 01, 2024
Patient Billing Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions
Richard F. Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
We offer strategies to address common questions about patient billing concerns.

MediGuard PLUS
MediGuard PLUS provides coverage for claims arising from administrative actions pertaining to utilization, licensing, credentialing, and misconduct. MediGuard PLUS protects you from significant regulatory threats to your practice—increase your limits by $1 million.

May 17, 2023
Did Emergency Department Provider Fatigue Contribute to This Patient’s Death?
Lisa McCorkle, MSN, MBA, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management
Practitioner fatigue and the rush to get things done when staffing levels are inadequate can lead to mistakes and poor patient outcomes.

Oct 21, 2024
Dispensing Sample Medications: Risk Management Strategies
Debra Kane Hill, MBA, RN, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
If not carefully managed, sample medications can create issues that place patients and the practice at risk.

Feb 03, 2025
Physician Assistants Can Reduce Risks Through Teamwork: 5 Strategies
Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, MPH, Executive Vice President of Care Transformation at MedAxiom and Member, TDC Group APC Advisory Board
While delivering high-quality care, PAs can increase patient safety and mitigate liability risks by committing to teamwork. We can use structured communication tools and escalate when necessary. We can also seek and offer mentorship to foster career-long development.

Apr 15, 2025
Obtaining Informed Consent in Clinical Teaching Situations
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
The basic principles governing informed consent and informed refusal apply to healthcare practitioners in all settings—including academic medical centers and any teaching location.

Mar 22, 2022
Reduce Clinician Burnout and Improve Well-Being With People-First Leadership
Robert D. Morton, MAS, CPPS, Assistant Vice President, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Solving burnout requires a comprehensive organizational commitment and people-first leaders who have the tenacity to change systems and deliver solutions.