Is American Healthcare in Crisis?
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.
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Jun 18, 2024
Industry and Company News Second Quarter 2024
The second quarter 2024 issue includes announcements about a member dividend and the appointment of our new chief operating officer.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
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).
Shoulder Dystocia Documentation: Implementing a Protocol
Shoulder dystocia claims have traditionally been among the most problematic to defend.
Video Oct 16, 2024
What Types of Bias Might Be Present Within AI Tools?
I. Glenn Cohen, JD, Deputy Dean and James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, Faculty Director, Petri-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics, discusses what biases can be present in AI and how that will affect implementation of the technology in healthcare.
August 13, 2024, California Department of Insurance
Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CAARP Advisory Board, the CIGA Board of Governors, COIN Advisory Board, and the WCIRB Governing Committee
TC Wilson, Chief Investment Officer of The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, is reappointed to the California Organized Investment Network (COIN) Advisory Board. COIN was established in 1996 within the Department of Insurance to guide insurers on making financially sound investments that yield environmental benefits throughout California and social benefits within the state’s underserved communities.
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.
Hip and Knee Replacements: An Examination of Malpractice Claims Against Orthopedic Surgeons From the Ambulatory and Inpatient Settings
The literature related to malpractice claims comparing inpatient and ambulatory knee and hip replacements has so far been limited. Therefore, the purpose of this novel study was to explore potential differences between the two settings in malpractice claims for surgery.
Video Jan 08, 2025
An Introduction to Medical Professional Liability Insurance for Midwives
This presentation provides a detailed examination of medical professional liability insurance, specifically designed for midwives. Learn policy coverage and exclusions, as well as practical strategies to protect your practice, whether employed or practicing independently. This session also analyzes common causes of loss in midwifery claims, comparing outcomes with those of physicians.
April 03, 2025, Cardiology Magazine
Critical Insights: Lessons From Delayed Diagnosis, Treatment in the ED
John P. Erwin III, MD, MBA, MACC, Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, Prisma Health Upstate; Clinical Professor, School of Medicine Greenville, University of South Carolina; and Debra A. Davidson, MJ, CPHRM, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, review how care and treatment delays contribute to poor patient outcomes and medical malpractice litigation.
