Richard Anderson

Richard E. Anderson is chairman and chief executive officer of The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Anderson was a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and is past chairman of the Department of Medicine at Scripps Memorial Hospital, where he served as senior oncologist for 18 years.

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Medical Liability Insurance (Video)

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Richard Anderson

Society may debate whether "defensive medicine" exists -- but every doctor would tell you he practices it.

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Are Malpractice Claims Fading? (Video)

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Richard Anderson

Do we no longer need to focus so much on tort reform related to medical malpractice?

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What Shapes Malpractice Coverage?

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Richard Anderson

This video explains how the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act has shaped malpractice coverage.

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Medical Malpractice Disputes (Video)

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Richard Anderson

Can alternative dispute resolution systems help, ranging from mediation to specialized health courts?

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Risks of Malpractice Claims (Video)

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Richard Anderson

Does spending more on tests reduce malpractice claims? Doctors believe so, but the data is confusing.

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How to Stop Unneeded Medical Tests (Video)

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Richard Anderson

How should physicians respond to patients who request unnecessary medical tests? Here are some tips.

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Perils of 'Defensive Medicine' (Video)

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Richard Anderson

In the first of a series, Dr. Richard Anderson explains how truly dangerous "defensive medicine" can be.

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The Sorry Spectacle of Defensive Medicine

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Richard Anderson

As this infographic shows, as much as $850 billion a year is wasted on unnecessary, defensive medical tests and procedures in the U.S.

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The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

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Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

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5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.

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Secret Powers Behind Super Insurance Agents

Three technologies are transforming insurance agents into digital-age concierges for their customers.

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How to Tackle Third-Party Security Challenges

As insurance firms grapple with rising cyber threats, effective B2B identity management becomes crucial for protecting sensitive data.

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Keys to Commercial Property Insurance Management

Data-driven technologies reshape commercial property insurance as managers tackle evolving risks and regulatory demands.

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