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TMB provides update on COVID-19 response
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has issued a statement to update physicians on the TMB’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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OCR warns of fraudulent postcard disguised as official OCR communication
The OCR has issued a warning about a false postcard notifying recipients of a mandatory HIPAA risk assessment.
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Managing stress and burnout during COVID-19
In addition to being overwhelmed — intellectually and physically — physicians are not immune to their own feelings of emotional overwhelm.
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Building cultural competency
This article will introduce the concepts of cultural competency and health disparities and biases that may come from treating patients of different backgrounds.
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COVID-19: Guidelines for re-opening your practice
As COVID-19 stay-at-home orders relax, practices are re-opening and must now follow new safety standards and guidelines.
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Risk alert: TMB shortens response time for physicians accused of violating order to postpone elective procedures
Physicians now have 7 days to respond instead of 28.
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TMLT offers malpractice insurance at no cost to retired physicians who volunteer during the COVID-19 crisis
Coverage offered at no cost to Texas physicians who volunteer in direct response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Watch: TMLT board chairman discusses COVID-19 on Beaumont news station
Dr. Gerald "Ray" Callas, TMLT's Governing Board Chairman, was interviewed on the CBS-TV affiliate in Beaumont, TX regarding COVID-19.
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Governor extends waiver for chronic pain patients
State requirements for chronic pain patients have been temporarily suspended by Governor Greg Abbott until June 6, 2020.
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Risk alert: Coronavirus update
TMLT is here to provide any guidance you need to regarding your coverage, including telemedicine, emergency relief and business interruption.
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TMLT 2019 Scholarship awarded to student at UT HSC in Houston
Subhan Tabba has been awarded TMLT’s Scholarship for 2019.
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TMLT earns Accreditation with Commendation from the ACCME
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) has earned Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®).
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Claims by Specialty: MPL Association’s 2006-2015 national closed claim data
A compilation of medical malpractice claim data from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2015, submitted by member companies of the Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association).
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TMLT names Elliott Moss as 2018 scholarship recipient
The TMLT Scholarship was established to recognize Texas medical students who are interested in finding creative and effective ways to enhance patient safety.
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Failure to monitor thiamine levels
A 50-year-old woman consulted with a bariatric surgeon for weight reduction surgery. The patient was 5’ 4” and weighed 265 pounds.
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Risk alert: FDA relabels intragastric balloon systems due to possible related deaths
The FDA has approved new labeling for the Orbera and ReShape balloon systems.
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Risk alert: False DEA phone calls requesting payment for fines
Criminals posing as U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents are phoning physicians and requesting payment for false fines.
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