May 20, 2024, Part B News
CMS: In AWV, SDOH Assessment Can Occur Days Before Visit; Append Modifier
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses a Change Request pertaining to the use of social determinants of health (SDOH) risk assessments during Medicare annual wellness visits (AWV).
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March 31, 2021, Medical Economics
Medical Practices to Continue Using PPE and Telehealth After Pandemic: Survey
The Doctors Company conducted a survey of 652 physicians across more than 20 specialties and asked how they think their practice will change as a result of the pandemic. The results, published by “Medical Economics,” highlight how doctors plan to increase their use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and telehealth.
June 22, 2021, The Podcast by KevinMD
Malpractice Claims from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robert E. White Jr., chief operating officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses why we may not see a tidal wave of pandemic-related claims against physicians until 2022 or 2023, expresses his concern over physician burnout, and provides case examples of pandemic-related claims.
Aug 27, 2019
Electronic Health Records Continue to Lead to Medical Malpractice Suits
We analyzed 216 medical malpractice claims that closed from 2010 to 2018 in which EHRs contributed to patient injury. The pace of these claims grew, from a low of seven cases in 2010 to an average of 22.5 cases per year in 2017 and 2018. As EHRs approach near-universal adoption, they may become a more prevalent source of patient safety risk.
Our Story: Founded by Doctors for Doctors
Over 40 years ago, as California was gripped by a medical malpractice insurance crisis, leading physicians came together to pass historic legislation on behalf of doctors and tort reform. In the wake of this achievement, The Doctors Company emerged as an entirely new type of insurance carrier—a carrier founded and led by doctors.
Professional Education
Shoulder Dystocia Physician-Patient Disclosure
This enduring activity is designed to assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in enhancing their communication skills when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and family members. This type of injury to the infant may, unfortunately, occur despite the best of care; however, effective physician-patient communication is an integral part of clinical practice and has been shown to positively influence outcomes by increasing patient understanding and trust.
Video Jun 25, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides many opportunities for improving doctor-patient relationships, including helping prevent physician burnout, increasing accuracy of diagnoses, and allowing more time for doctors to talk to their patients, according to Eric Topol, MD, founder and director of The Scripps Research Translational Institute and author of Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again.”
Dec 20, 2019
Burnout Can Affect How Patients Communicate
If a physician appears burned out, patients may avoid asking questions for fear of adding to the stress.
April 26, 2022, Medscape
Malpractice Case: Did Error Cause Neurologic Impairment?
Our case study, published by Medscape, illustrates the importance of taking escalating risks seriously and emphasizes the value of early communication among healthcare providers.
Video Dec 18, 2023
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the current state of the American healthcare system.