Professional Education
The Alzheimer’s Project CME Series
Because of an inadequate number of neurologists, psychiatrists, and geriatricians serving an increasing population of seniors with cognitive decline, most dementias will be diagnosed and managed by primary care practitioners. The Alzheimer’s Project is an on-demand CME series that trains primary care physicians and other healthcare practitioners on standardized screening, evaluation, and management of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Obstetrics: Reduce Risk of Shoulder Dystocia
The purpose of this study was to better understand factors that may contribute to medical malpractice claims with shoulder dystocia.
Mar 20, 2019
Study of Malpractice Claims Involving Children
The Doctors Company analyzed 1,215 claims filed on behalf of pediatric patients that closed from 2008 through 2017.
Sep 03, 2026
2026 Legislative Update
Read a state-by-state summary of a selection of the 2026 public policy proposals on our priority advocacy list.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Sexual Harassment Allegations in Healthcare: Rising Risks
Healthcare practitioners are not immune from the growing number of reported incidents of alleged sexual harassment in the workplace. This article provides risk mitigation strategies.
Plastic Surgery Closed Claims Study
This study of plastic surgery closed claims looks at the most common case types, most common patient injuries, and primary drivers / frequent allegations.
Sep 03, 2026
Foundation Elects New Board Chair Megan Mahoney, MD, MBA
The Board elected Megan Mahoney, MD, MBA, as new Chair. Dr. Mahoney, who joined the Foundation Board in 2022, is the Hellman Endowed Professor and Chair in the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Family & Community Medicine.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
April 09, 2025, Maryland Medicine
The Resurgence of Medical Liability: How the AMA Supports Its State Medical Associations and Specialty Societies
Medical liability is becoming an advocacy priority for many in organized medicine. One reason is the dramatic rise of “nuclear” jury verdicts (verdicts of at least 10 million dollars). This article includes expert insights from The Doctors Company on this growing issue.
Orthopedic Surgery: Patient Selection and Communication
This study analyzed 1559 closed medical malpractice claims and suits (814 ambulatory, 745 inpatient) from the loss years of 2011 to 2021 in which orthopedic surgeons were the major responsible service.
October 30, 2025, Medical Economics
AI, Malpractice, and the Future of Physician Liability
Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer at The Doctors Company, discusses how AI could redefine the standard of care, what happens when an algorithm contributes to patient harm, and practical steps physicians can take now to protect themselves.
