Sep 01, 2023
Thinking About How We Think: How Implicit Bias Creeps Into Diagnosis
David Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, investigates how implicit biases can contribute to malpractice claims and offers strategies to improve diagnostic safety, mitigate risks, and combat healthcare disparities.
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Video Feb 11, 2026
CRNAs: Standards of Practice vs. Standards of Care
There is an important difference between standards of care and standards of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Nov 12, 2020
Cardiology Closed Claims Study
This review of 210 cardiology malpractice claims identifies the most common patient allegations and the specific factors contributing to patient injury.
September 15, 2025, Part B News
Beware of Signs of Lawsuit-Prone Patients, and Keep Documentation Professional
Rich Cahill, Vice President and Associate General Counsel for The Doctors Company, shares considerations for managing relationships with potentially litigious patients.
Extended Reporting Period (Tail) Coverage
For many medical professionals, extended reporting period (ERP) coverage, commonly referred to as “tail coverage,” is a vaguely familiar term that they may associate with job change or retirement. Tail coverage extends the period of time during which a claim can be reported to the insurance carrier on a canceled claims-made medical professional liability insurance policy. The extension may be indefinite, or it may be for a predetermined term.
March 01, 2024, Healthcare Risk Management
Safety Strategies to Minimize AI Risks in Healthcare
Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, offers patient safety and risk management strategies for utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Sep 05, 2025
Record Tribute Plan Milestone: Over $200 Million Distributed to Members
The Doctors Company has now distributed more than $200 million in Tribute® Plan awards to over 15,000 members, and other industry and company news.
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Video Mar 06, 2026
CRNA Transition: Understanding Independent Clinical Responsibility
Entering the CRNA profession means stepping into independent clinical responsibility. Regardless of practice setting, CRNAs are accountable for the decisions that guide patient care.
December 20, 2024, PSQH
Patient Safety Predictions for 2025, Part 2
Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how collaboration between physicians and advanced practice clinicians can lay the foundation for continuity of care, delivering significant benefits for patients and providers.
Video Oct 12, 2022
Telehealth Lessons Learned: Legal Considerations
This video, created in partnership with Candello, explores how the legal landscape for telehealth is changing nearly daily, making it vital for clinicians to stay up to date on the rules and regulations. Experts discuss the rules for practicing across state lines, considerations for prescribing medications over telehealth, guidelines for choosing virtual care for different health conditions or circumstances, ensuring informed consent, and documenting virtual care for third-party payers.
