The Doctors Company

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The U.S. Department of State estimates that there are more than 27.6 million people—adults and children—subjected to human trafficking around the world. Although trafficking victims rarely find opportunities to interact with others without approval from the abuser, research shows that an overwhelming majority of victims see a medical or dental professional during captivity. A visit to a medical or dental practice provides a rare opportunity for an individual to receive help. To learn how to recognize victims and strategies to protect patients, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-gGwt4h #HumanTrafficking #PatientCare #PatientSafety #RiskManagement #NationalHumanTraffickingPreventionMonth #HTPM #HumanTraffickingPrevention

Due to disruption to member medical practices from the Southern California wildfires, The Doctors Company will defer policy cancellations for nonpayment for 90 days for our affected members. The grace period is provided without interest or penalty to allow practitioners to care for patients and attend to their practices in the disaster’s aftermath. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gckggXxd #SupportForCalifornia #CaliforniaWildfires #MemberSupport #Insurance

We are pleased to announce that Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company, was reappointed by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors. The CIGA Board of Governors oversees the guarantee association’s general operations and management in order to protect policyholders in the event of an insurance company insolvency. Established in 1969 by the Governor and California State Legislature, CIGA comprises all insurance companies admitted to sell homeowners, workers’ compensation, automobile, and other specified property and casualty lines of insurance in California. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGfVKk-6 #InsuranceIndustry #Insurance #ProfessionalLiability #CaliforniaInsurance

“May I record our conversation today?” Have you ever heard that question from a patient or a patient’s family member? Or have you ever been worried that a person on the premises might record the visit without asking permission? Proactively implementing clear written protocols and best practices to address electronic recordings can help practitioners avoid misunderstandings, reputational damage, and potential liability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfVNeJ7b #patientsafety #riskmanagement #healthcare #professionalliability #MPL #patientcare

The Doctors Company was recently recognized with an eHealthcare Leadership Award in the category of best healthcare content. Our website was honored for providing exceptional content for physicians and clinicians. To access our expert patient safety/risk management resources that help healthcare professionals and practices reduce risk and improve patient care, visit: https://lnkd.in/gRzuB-x9 #healthcare #patientsafety #patientcare #professionalliability

We are pleased to share that The Doctors Company was recently recognized as a Digital Health Awards recipient for our video series highlighting how nuclear malpractice verdicts are driven by social inflation. To access the videos and learn about how the alarming rise in nuclear verdicts is reshaping the future of healthcare, visit: https://lnkd.in/gYZa-PzV #SocialInflation #NuclearVerdicts #MedicalMalpractice #Verdict #Jury #MPL #PatientCare #Healthcare

Workplace violence in ambulatory care settings has become increasingly prevalent as chronic and complex health conditions are treated more frequently in outpatient settings. Many healthcare workers are not trained to safely respond to these behaviors and security resources might not be available, creating a vulnerable environment for healthcare workers. In this complimentary on-demand webinar hosted by the California Medical Association and The Doctors Company, attendees will learn strategies for developing a formal workplace violence prevention plan in accordance with California Senate Bill 553 (2023). To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gUcbBv_3 #workplaceviolence #healthcare #patientsafety #riskmanagement

One incidental finding can lead to a cascade of care, and failure to follow up on incidental findings has real risks for both patients and practitioners. Inside Medical Liability, a Medical Professional Liability Association publication, has published a new analysis of medical malpractice claims from The Doctors Company where an incidental finding was identified as a contributing factor. To access the analysis and more from our team of healthcare experts, visit: https://lnkd.in/gPiT75Mj #IncidentalFindings #Diagnotic #PatientCare #PatientSafety #RiskManagement #ClaimsAnalysis #ClosedClaims

How is artificial intelligence (AI) transforming healthcare—and what are the legal risks? From ambient AI scribes to advanced diagnostic tools, AI is reshaping how care is delivered. But as adoption grows, so do questions about malpractice and liability. In a recent article published by Medscape, Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, shares her insights on navigating AI risks and how healthcare professionals can protect themselves while embracing this transformative technology. To access the article and more news from our team of healthcare experts, visit: https://lnkd.in/gukbs4HH #AIinHealthcare #ProfessionalLiability #MedicalMalpractice #ArtificialIntelligence #MPL #Healthcare #PatientCare

Nuclear verdicts are reshaping the landscape of medical malpractice insurance, with significant implications for healthcare professionals and patients alike. Bob White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, provides insights on this alarming trend and calls for meaningful tort reform in this article by Dr. Patricia Ares-Romero, MD, FASAM, President of the Dade County Medical Association (DCMA): https://lnkd.in/g4JCKuH8 #SocialInflation #NuclearVerdicts #MedicalMalpractice #Verdict #Jury #MPL #PatientCare #Healthcare