How the Medical Malpractice System Influences Care
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, The Doctors Company Chairman and CEO, discusses how the medical malpractice system often burdens good physicians with years-long lawsuits—and shows how the cost of defensive medicine affects us all.
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Video Feb 23, 2018
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Johnson's Perspective
Dr. Jeffrey D. Johnson, a family physician in Corpus Christi, describes his experience defending himself against a medical malpractice suit involving a young man who committed suicide using prescription medication.
Christa Steele Joins Board of Governors
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christa Steele, MBA, to its Board of Governors. Ms. Steele is a financial and governance executive with decades of corporate leadership experience across a wide range of industries.
Nov 27, 2023
Industry and Company News Fourth Quarter 2023
Announcements in the fourth quarter of 2023: ratings affirmations by AM Best and Fitch, two exclusive new endorsements, and Great Place to Work certification.
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Simulation-Based Training for CRNAs
SIM-based training can enhance clinical skills and competencies while helping students and midcareer professionals prepare for various scenarios, including emergencies.
The Tribute Plan
Unlike commercial insurance companies, which look for ways to reward shareholders, The Doctors Company is dedicated to rewarding our members. Created in 2007, the Tribute® Plan is an unrivaled financial benefit that rewards you and your fellow physicians for your loyalty and dedication to superior patient care.
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. But structural changes driven by employers, new technology, and rising patient expectations may be the key to reshaping the future of healthcare access.
Video Feb 10, 2026
NP Training and Scope-of-Practice Requirements
Floating nurse practitioners across different care settings requires careful consideration. Each nurse practitioner’s education and experience should be aligned with the care environment to support safe and effective practice.
Laura Kline Promotion
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, announced today the promotion of Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, CIC, to Regional Operating Officer of the Northeast Region.
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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