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Jun 04, 2026
First in Patient Safety: Reducing Risk and Improving Patient Care for 50 Years
Julie Ritzman, MBA, CPHRM, Senior Vice President, Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Our Patient Safety and Risk Management Department partners with clinicians and healthcare organizations to improve system processes and help keep patients safe.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Nov 27, 2023
Diagnosis-Related Medical Malpractice Claims
Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director, and Kathrine Soulsby, RN, BSN, Senior Patient Safety Analyst, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
Identifying and concentrating on factors related to high-indemnity medical malpractice claims can help to both improve patient outcomes and reduce financial losses.

Clinical Context in Radiology Orders
Having ready access to patients’ clinical information helps radiologists eliminate assumptions and apply their skills and expertise in rendering accurate interpretive reports.

Virginia Advocacy Success: Opposition to SB 536 for Medical Liability Cap and Patient Access Concerns
The collective voice of Virginia’s healthcare professionals was heard in Richmond as you registered your strenuous opposition to Senate Bill 536.

Maternal Malpractice Claims: Learning From the Past, Planning a Safer Future
This analysis of medical malpractice claims evaluated allegations related to maternal morbidity and mortality, maternal injuries, and contributing factors with the aim of informing practitioners and thereby improving care.

LEP Interpreter Requirements and FAQ
To help you understand LEP requirements, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions with strategies to ensure compliance.

Jun 04, 2026
Advancing Patient Safety With Industry-Leading CPE
Johanna B. Lackner, MSW, MPH, Senior Director, Continuing Professional Education, The Doctors Company
Our accredited education courses, grounded in real-world claims insights, translate patient safety and risk management knowledge into practical steps clinicians can take.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Dec 05, 2025
2025 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Dennis Chiu, JD, Director, Government Relations, The Doctors Company
The U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts across the nation handed down significant decisions affecting healthcare practitioner liability in the past year.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Primary Care, AI, and Employer Activism: The Future of Care Delivery
In today’s healthcare environment, patients are often confused and frustrated, encountering unclear benefits, lack of trust, poor access, and high costs.

Unethical Treatment Leads to Lawsuit and Dental Board Action
Our analysis and risk management discussion of a case involving allegations of unethical treatment includes strategies to help dental professionals avoid becoming the focus of an investigation or claim.