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December 01, 2025, Medical Economics
Medicine Under Attack: How Physicians Can Help Their Patients Navigate the Disinformation Age
Medical misinformation and disinformation are increasingly influencing patient behavior and trust in healthcare professionals, complicating the physician-patient relationship.
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 APCs can lay the foundation for continuity of care, delivering significant benefits for patients and providers.
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.
Otolaryngology Imaging Risk Reduction
Adding point-of-care imaging to an otolaryngology practice is convenient for patients and a source of revenue for the practice. It also comes with responsibility and potential risk.
Referral and Negligent Referral in a Dental Practice
We outline actionable strategies to help dental professionals keep patients safe and avoid potential liability when referring patients to specialty providers.
August 12, 2024, Part B News
Your Patient Wants Records Sent Via Unsecure Email. Are You Covered?
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides recommendations for how to respond when patients request emailed medical records.
Surge in Outlier Malpractice Awards
A review of rising medical malpractice costs and record outlier verdicts, pandemic uncertainty, and state COVID-19 liability limits for physicians.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Certified Midwife Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities tailored for certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives.
Sep 14, 2020
Hospitalist Closed Claims Study
This review of 238 closed hospitalist claims identifies top allegations and factors contributing to patient injury.
