Coronavirus
Coronavirus/COVID-19 updates and resources.
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Read ArticleGovernor removes restrictions on elective procedures
Elective surgeries performed in hospitals can proceed in most areas of Texas
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Read ArticleConnecting with patients during COVID-19
Best practices to communicate with patients and families during COVID-19.
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Read ArticleTMB 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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TMA COVID-19 treatment resources
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TMB telemedicine FAQ
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Read ArticleTMB issues statement on COVID-19 treatments
TMB urges caution around questionable COVID-19 treatments
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Read ArticleManaging stress and burnout during COVID-19
In addition to being overwhelmed — intellectually and physically — while caring for large numbers of patients, physicians are also not immune to their own feelings of emotional overwhelm.
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Read ArticlePodcast: Stress and burnout: The silent health care epidemic
Explore the potential causes, implications, and solutions for stress and burnout in a health care setting, including how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our community.
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Read ArticleGovernor suspends elective procedures in hospitals in more than 100 counties
Texas governor suspends elective procedures in counties within 11 Trauma Service Areas
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Read ArticleResources for staff/physician exposure to COVID-19
Resources for practices on appropriate quarantine, infection control measures, and safe return to work protocols.
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Read ArticleGovernor suspends elective procedures in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb county hospitals
Texas governor suspends elective procedures in four more counties
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Read ArticleGovernor suspends elective procedures in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis county hospitals
Texas governor suspends elective procedures in counties with surging COVID-19 hospitalizations
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Read ArticlePodcast: From bedside to webside: Setting up your virtual workspace
Explore how to optimize your virtual office for telehealth visits with patients.
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Read ArticleTMB offers health and wellness resources for physicians
As thousands of health care professionals continue their efforts responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis, many are facing increased stress and burnout.
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Read ArticleCOVID-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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Read ArticleRisk management recommendations for re-opening your practice
Updated May 11 — Issues include encouraging social distancing and screening patients for symptoms.
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View PresentationCOVID-19 Re-opening Your Practice
A presentation outlining risk management recommendations for physicians as they continue to practice during COVID-19. Topics include encouraging social distancing and screening patients.
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Read ArticleTMLT provides 10% additional dividend in response to COVID-19 crisis
New dividend will save policyholders $13 million in premium
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Read ArticleInformed consent waivers for COVID-19
TMLT’s Risk Management Department offers recommendations for adopting COVID-19 considerations in your informed consent process.
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Read ArticleDelegation rules waived during COVID-19 crisis
Governor relaxes rules for supervising PAs and APRNs
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Read ArticleUpdate on KN95 masks
Updated May 20, 2020. To help keep you informed and safe, we are sharing additional information we have received about KN95 masks.
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Read ArticleTMLT 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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