Expert Interviews

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says most lawsuits occur due to patient frustration with not getting answers to their questions regarding an unexpected outcome.

Physician burnout was an existing problem that grew worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians Foundation President Gary Price, MD, discusses burnout, mental health resources and the importance of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says thorough, accurate documentation is a doctor’s best defense against malpractice suits.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says the COVID-19 pandemic has produced far fewer malpractice claims than originally expected.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice premium increases vary according to location and specialty.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice insurance companies have been paying more in settlements than they are collecting in premiums, forcing them to raise premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains that malpractice lawsuits now seek to punish wrongdoers, not just provide compensation to those harmed by malpractice.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, describes how large malpractice awards affect claims in similar cases.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says malpractice award amounts have been rising much faster than inflation, which drives up insurance premiums.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, explains what’s behind recent increases in physicians’ malpractice insurance rates.

What the BA.2 variant, the ending of mask mandates and allergy season means for COVID-19 testing.

What does adding new techn have to do with the parable of the elephant and the chain?

Do male physicians struggle with setting boundaries as well?

Tammie Chang, MD, shares what she learned during the process of writing her book, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine.

Good fences make good neighbors.

Tammie Chang, MD, explains her “raft of otters” analogy and how it applies to the importance of female support systems.

Pay disparities are more common than you would think.

Enrollment rates are up for female physicians, but retention is still an issue.

Chang gives the advice she wishes someone would have told her when she was struggling.

Women physicians deal with more setbacks than their male counterparts.

An expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

What pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

Takeaways of the REDUCE-IT trial of icosapent ethyl as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

An overview of the REDUCE-IT trial of icosapent ethyl for the management of triglycerides and prevention of cardiovascular events.

No-shows can wreak havoc on your schedule and financial performance. Here's how to nip them in the bud.

Opportunities to reduce costs and improve accessibility to therapies used for hypercholesterolemia and prophylaxis against cardiovascular events.

The role of ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors as treatment for patients who are statin intolerant or require add-on therapy to help reduce cholesterol levels.

What to know about the efficacy of statin therapies used as cholesterol-lowering therapy.

Approaches to counseling patients with high cholesterol levels on goals of therapy and the role of lifestyle changes as prevention against cardiovascular events