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Retiring, closing, or leaving a practice? You can now notify patients electronically and on your website.

How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

It is imperative to have a system in place that allows the release of complete, legible, and organized records from your medical office.

Learn about employment and human resources issues through the EPLI Pro website.

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Beware of "Letters of Protection" and "Phantom Damages"

New informed consent forms available for use in 2020

In part 2 of this series, Tanya Babitch, a manager in TMLT's Risk Management Department, provides further instruction for appropriately dismissing patients to avoid allegations of abandonment.

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Lesley Viner, VP of Risk Management at TMLT, describes guidelines and processes to help physicians dismiss patients appropriately and avoid allegations of abandonment.

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New law defines a deadline by which Texas businesses must report data breaches.

An introduction to telemedicine and telehealth. It explains common terminology and the different types of technology used.

Recommendations to help physicians address their medical liability risks.

Texas physicians will be required to use new schedule II prescription forms beginning June 1, 2019.

John Southrey, director of consulting services at TMLT, describes cyber extortion threats, like ransomware, and what to do if you receive this kind of threat.

When purchasing malpractice insurance, pay attention to the details of your policy. This presentation will help you ask the right questions and provides practical advice for managing your policy.

Cathy Bryant, manager of product development & consulting services at TMLT, provides five steps to help health care entities prevent a cyber breach.

John Southrey, director of consulting services at TMLT, describes the costs - both direct and indirect - of a cyber data breach.