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Insurers Pause to Take Pulse of Medical AI
October 2, 2023, Business Insurance: Deepika Srivastava, Executive Vice President of Medical Professional Liability and Shared Services, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, and Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, discuss liability concerns and questions around medical malpractice risks surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Advice for Small and Medium Businesses
October 1, 2023, CyberWire: Chad Anguilm, Vice President of Growth at Medical Advantage, part of TDC Group, provides considerations for businesses, practices and organizations regarding recent cyberattacks affecting healthcare organizations.
The Evolution of Primary Care and the Growing Role of Advanced Practice Clinicians
September 28, 2023, Medical Economics: Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how advanced practice clinicians are part of the solution to addressing the physician shortage.
'Upended Overnight': Medical Advances in Artificial Intelligence Spark Optimism, Suspicion
September 25, 2023, Healio: Michael LeTang, MS, RN-BC, CCRN-K, Vice President, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, discusses how AI technology could completely reshape the way healthcare is delivered in the very near future.
Top 5 IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) Tips For Development
September 15, 2023, Techopedia: 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, shares insights on key considerations manufacturers of medical devices should take into account when building IoT-enabled medical devices.
Long COVID Lawsuits Coming, but Not Likely to Succeed
August 21, 2023, Medscape: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim and Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group, discusses the state of litigation associated with long COVID in response to the global pandemic.
Top Executives Gather to Discuss the Changing Landscape of Healthcare
Napa, California—August 10, 2023—Top executives from leading healthcare organizations will gather today to discuss how economic forces, digital transformation, and a shared focus on health equity are changing the landscape of healthcare at the annual Executive Advisory Board meeting hosted by TDC Group.
Solutions to Common Physician Practice Challenges
July 31, 2023, Medical Economics: Chad Anguilm, Vice President of Growth at Medical Advantage, part of TDC Group, discusses common challenges in value-based care and provides practical solutions.
Realistic Reasons Why Stakeholders in the Medical Device and Technologies Industries Need to be Prepared for Legal Challenges
July 5, 2023, Medical Device & Technology: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the importance of understanding and evaluating medical devices and technology prior to utilization.
Potential for ChatGPT-Assisted Learning in Nursing Education
July 3, 2023, Daily Nurse: Michael LeTang, MS, RN-BC, CCRN-K, Vice President, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, discusses the potential of utilizing ChatGPT-assisted learning in nursing education.
With Law Enforcement, Be Courteous but Follow HIPAA Rules
July 1, 2023, Healthcare Risk Management: Richard F. Cahill, Esq, Vice-President & Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, shares suggestions for healthcare professionals to implement while engaging with law enforcement in healthcare settings.
Dealing with the Wave of COVID-Related Malpractice Lawsuits
June 30, 2023, PSQH: The Podcast Episode 82: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group, discusses the new wave of medical malpractice lawsuits pertaining to the care of COVID-19 patients.
Social Inflation's Surge in Medical Malpractice Insurance
June 26, 2023, The Podcast by KevinMD: Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the impact of social inflation on costs for medical professionals.
When Could You Be Sued for AI Malpractice? You're Likely Using It Now
June 6, 2023, Medscape: Michael LeTang, MS, RN-BC, CCRN-K, Vice President, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Risk Management, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, and Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provide suggestions for ensuring patient safety with the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
COVID-19 Care Provider Shields Remain Strong Despite Scrutiny
May 19, 2023, Bloomberg Law: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group, discusses the state of litigation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and immunities put in place to protect clinicians.
Postpartum Malpractice Claims: Can We Understand Preventable Harms and Socioeconomic Factors?
May 11, 2023, Inside Medical Liability: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group; Jacqueline Ross, PhD, RN, CPAN, Coding Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group; and Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, investigate postpartum claims to develop clinical recommendations to decrease the risks of postpartum morbidity and mortality.
The Benefits of Recording Conversations Between Patients and Doctors
April 18, 2023, Medical Device & Technology: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how recorded patient conversations can assist physicians with documentation processes.
Avoid Patient Abandonment Claims with Education, Follow-Up
April 1, 2023, Healthcare Risk Management: 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, shares insights on how good policies and strong communication can reduce the risk of patient abandonment claims.
The BI Interview with Dr. Richard Anderson of The Doctors Company
March 21, 2023, Business Insurance: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses medical malpractice exposures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and how broad changes in the healthcare sector will alter the liability landscape.
Hospital ‘Black Boxes’ Put Surgical Practices Under the Microscope
March 19, 2023, Wall Street Journal: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how the OR Black Box might decrease medical errors and improve patient safety.
Who Can Sue Docs for Wrongful Death? Some States Are Trying to Expand That Group
March 9, 2023, Medscape: Remi Stone, Director of Government Relations, The Doctors Company, part of the TDC Group, and Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group, discuss potential implications of wrongful death legislation.
The State of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
March 5, 2023, Healthcare Business Today: Chad Anguilm, Vice President of Growth at Medical Advantage, Part of TDC Group, discusses how advancements in artificial intelligence technologies can benefit healthcare providers.
So the Public Health Emergency Is Over. Now What?
February 28, 2023, Medtech Insight: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, provides insight about what the official end of the COVID-19 emergency means for average Americans.
The Pandemic’s Impact on Malpractice Claims
February 23, 2023, Today's Hospitalist: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group, discusses the impact the pandemic had on malpractice claims as we approach the third anniversary of COVID-19.
To Friend or Not To Friend on Social Media
February 23, 2023, Medscape: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, provides insight on utilizing social media for medical-related discussions.
Urgency Needed for Medical Grade Wearables
February 12, 2023, Medical Device & Technology: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the importance of understanding how technology like wearables impacts medical liability.
Pandemic-Delayed Lawsuits Are Coming to Court
February 1, 2023, Healthcare Risk Management: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group, discusses how delayed diagnosis during the pandemic is impacting medical malpractice claims.
8 Medical Innovations in 2023
January 13, 2023, Merritt Hawkins Physician Staffing Blog: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President, Claim & Litigation Services, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), part of TDC Group; David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group; and Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, provide insight on the healthcare technology trends expected to make the biggest impact in 2023.
Telehealth and RPM – 2023 Health IT Predictions
January 6, 2023, Healthcare IT Today: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, offers predictions for telehealth use in 2023.
Patient Safety Predictions for 2023
January 4, 2023, PSQH: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, offers predictions for patient safety and healthcare quality in 2023.
Outlook 2023: Firms Prepare For 'World Where Health Care Has No Limits'
December 29, 2022, Medtech Insight: David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how technology is playing an increasingly prominent role in healthcare.
Top Advanced Practice Clinicians Gather to Discuss the Future of Healthcare
Napa, California—December 2, 2022—Recognizing the growing impact of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in providing access to healthcare, TDC Group gathered its APC Advisory Board on December 2, 2022, in Napa, California. Board members met to share their insights on issues affecting nurse practitioners (NPs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), certified midwives (CMs), and physician assistants (PAs).
As Nurse Practitioners Gain More Practice Freedom, Advocates for Physician-Led Care Debate the Training Differences
October 31, 2022, Medical Economics: Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, comments on the impacts the increase in advanced practice clinicians beginning to practice independently will have to physician medical malpractice rates. TDC Group remains committed to protecting and offering services to those who provide care. As more APCs begin to practice independently, we will continue to be a guiding resource.
Peter Kolbert, SVP for Healthcare Risk Advisors, Part of TDC Group, on COVID-19 Lawsuits
October 21, 2022, Medscape: Physicians have long worried about the legal consequences of COVID-19 and whether lawsuits might arise from the care that was provided or that was delayed by the pandemic. Now, new data from The Doctors Company, the nation's largest medical malpractice insurer, reflect the grim news: COVID claims have arrived.
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, Discusses the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
October 5, 2022, Business Insurance: This article reviews how the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 50-year-old Roe vs. Wade ruling has created uncertainty for medical providers and medical malpractice insurers.
TDC Group and Candello Join Forces on a Patient Safety Video Series, "What Not to Do: Telehealth Lessons Learned"
October 12, 2022: Recognizing the rising adoption of telehealth and the myriad challenges presented to patients, providers, and healthcare systems, TDC Group and Candello (CRICO’s national data collaborative and a division of the organization) have collaborated on an educational video series entitled “What Not to Do: Telehealth Lessons Learned.”
TDC Group Announces Medical Liability Insurance Tailored for Advanced Practice Clinicians
September 20, 2022: TDC Group, through medical professional liability insurers The Doctors Company and The Doctors Company Risk Retention Group (RRG), will now offer affordable, top-tier medical malpractice insurance coverage tailored for advanced practice clinicians in a variety of practice settings.
TC Wilson, Chief Investment Officer of The Doctors Company, Has Been Reappointed to the California Organized Investment Network (COIN)
August 18, 2022, Insurance Journal: Thomas Connell (TC) Wilson III, Chief Investment Officer of The Doctors Company, has been reappointed to the California Organized Investment Network Advisory Board (COIN).
Top Medical Executives Gather to Discuss the Transformation of Healthcare
August 11, 2022: Top medical executives from leading national healthcare organizations will gather today to discuss the rapidly evolving transformation of healthcare at the annual Executive Advisory Board meeting hosted by TDC Group.
Advanced Practice Clinicians to Provide Valuable Insights on New Advisory Board
August 1, 2022: Recognizing the growing impact of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in providing access to healthcare, TDC Group today announced the formation of its APC Advisory Board, made up of prominent healthcare providers from throughout the United States.
TDC Group Promotes Medical Professional Liability Leaders
June 17, 2022: TDC Group has promoted Robert E. White Jr. from his role as Chief Operating Officer of the company’s medical professional liability (MPL) subsidiary to President of TDC Group. In his new role, Mr. White will oversee all four subsidiaries that make up TDC Group: The Doctors Company, Healthcare Risk Advisors, TDC Specialty Underwriters, and Medical Advantage.
Physician Astronaut Featured In Webinar Series on Hospital Safety and Quality
June 3, 2022: James Bagian, MD, PE, a former NASA astronaut well known for bringing his systems safety insights from aerospace engineering into the patient safety arena, will be a featured speaker in a webinar series on hospital safety and quality hosted by TDC Group.
New York County Medical Society Renews Exclusive Endorsement With The Doctors Company
February 1, 2022: The New York County Medical Society announced it has again chosen The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, as the exclusively endorsed medical liability insurer for its members.
Medscape Orthopedist Malpractice Report 2021
January 27, 2022, Medscape: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President of Claim and Litigation Services for Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, is among experts quoted on why orthopedists face malpractice lawsuits.
Medscape Radiologist Malpractice Report 2021
January 27, 2022, Medscape: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President of Claim and Litigation Services for Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, comments on the number of lawsuits resulting from COVID-19.
Medscape Anesthesiologist Malpractice Report 2021
January 27, 2022, Medscape: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President of Claim and Litigation Services for Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, is among experts quoted on why anesthesiologists are not frequent targets of a malpractice suit.
Medscape Psychiatrist Malpractice Report 2021
January 27, 2022, Medscape: Peter Kolbert, JD, Senior Vice President of Claim and Litigation Services for Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, is quoted on why many psychiatrists have not reported being sued for a COVID-19–related allegation.
What U.S. Healthcare Will Look Like in 2032
January 24, 2022, Healthcare Business Today: Features our TDC Group white paper on the future of healthcare and details several of our 10 predictions. The predictions covered include the rising cost of healthcare, large non-legacy corporate entities delivering healthcare, the role of advanced practice clinicians, digital advances, electronic health records, and practicing telehealth across state lines.
10 Physician Trends to Know in 2022
January 17, 2022, Merritt Hawkins: In this Merritt Hawkins article, three experts representing both are extensively quoted on the top trends affecting medical practices. Richard E. Anderson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, discusses medical practices becoming more consumer-oriented. Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President of Business Development, notes how advanced practice clinicians will become the primary care providers for many Americans. David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, predicts that federal legislation will be introduced to further facilitate telehealth across the country.
Digital Transformation in 2022
December 21, 2021, Health IT Answers: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, is quoted on how critical progress in data integration will bring about major improvements in healthcare.
Will Patients Be Giving a Thumbs Up on Their Experiences in 2022?
December 17, 2021, Health IT Answers: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, is quoted on how the cost of healthcare will continue to rise—and continue to be a hot-button issue—despite the increasing prevalence of value-based care models.
Mitigating Risks from Care During COVID-19
November 05, 2021, The Podcast by KevinMD: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, is featured in this podcast and discusses the risks physicians face due to routine care being interrupted and almost universally disrupted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Avoiding Medical Malpractice Suits
October 5, 2021, Medical Economics: Robert E. White Jr., Chief Operating Officer of TDC Group, is quoted extensively on medical malpractice suits and what physicians can do to avoid them.
Oncologist Accountability for Pandemic-Related Delays in Diagnosis and Treatment
October 10, 2021, Physician’s Weekly: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, is among experts quoted about where physicians may be most vulnerable to malpractice claims by cancer patients who delayed care.
Avoiding Medical Malpractice Suits
October 5, 2021, Medical Economics: Robert E. White Jr., Chief Operating Officer of TDC Group, is quoted extensively on medical malpractice suits and what physicians can do to avoid them.
View from the Top: Richard E. Anderson, The Doctors Company
July 12, 2021, Business Insurance: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the impact of the pandemic on medical malpractice claims, the increased pressure on doctors during the pandemic, the rise in the severity of medical malpractice losses, and risk management steps that can be taken to reduce physician exposures.
Artificial Intelligence, COVID-19, and the Future of Pandemics
June 06, 2021, The Podcast by KevinMD: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and chief executive officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to create consistent recommendations during a pandemic, how it should be viewed as a consultant to clinicians, and why it is important to realize its potential in healthcare.
Mitigating Risks from Care During COVID-19
May 29, 2021, KevinMD: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and chief executive officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the impact of delayed care that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your Future Telehealth Program: Building a Plan Beyond the Pandemic
April 05, 2021, Medical Economics: Chad Anguilm, vice president of in-practice technology services with Medical Advantage, part of the TDC Group of companies, is among experts quoted on the importance of electronic health record (EHR) integration in telehealth systems, and the need for understanding clinical care and workflow.
Liability Insurance Premiums Spike Across the US: AMA Report
April 02, 2021, Medscape: Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, chairman and chief executive officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, is among experts quoted in this article on the rise of medical liability insurance premiums.
Malpractice Claims From the COVID-19 Pandemic: More Questions Than Answers
April 02, 2021, KevinMD: Robert E. White Jr., chief operating officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, explains whether we will see an increase in malpractice claims as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.