Informed Refusal
Documenting a patient’s refusal of test or treatment options is key to minimizing risk exposure.
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Oct 26, 2023
Documentation Can Prevent Litigation
Here is one story of how our Patient Safety/Risk Management team reduced risk in a member practice.
Nonadherent and Noncompliant Patients: Overcoming Barriers
Nonadherent or noncompliant patient conduct (whether intentional or inadvertent) can adversely affect clinical outcomes, undermine the practitioner-patient relationship, and disrupt the operation of practice.
The Doctors Company Named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area List
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ list by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine, earning recognition among the top companies headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Apr 30, 2024
Mislabeled Diagnostic Specimens Risk
A clinical laboratory team that provides diagnostic evaluation of specimens sent in from multiple practices noticed an increase in tissue specimens arriving mislabeled.
June 25, 2025, Business Insurance
Doctors Aren’t Talking Up Their Career: Survey
According to a recent study conducted by The Doctors Company, only 12 percent of doctors are likely to recommend that people join their profession.
2025 Great Place to Work Certification
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, announced today it has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for the third time. The recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about working at The Doctors Company, with 89 percent of employees saying it’s a great place to work.
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About The Doctors Company
As the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, The Doctors Company has always been guided by our mission: To advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.
Using AI to Automate the Patient Referral Process
One of the greatest challenges for healthcare professionals with the rising influence of AI in healthcare is how to safely adopt the technology and integrate it into the treatment experience.
