Dr. Brian Sayers joins host Tony Passalacqua as they explore the potential causes, implications, and solutions for stress and burnout in a health care setting. Several factors that may contribute to physician stress and burnout are discussed, including how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our community.
Elective surgeries performed in hospitals can proceed in most areas of Texas
Best practices to communicate with patients and families during COVID-19.
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has issued a statement to update physicians on the TMB’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
TMB urges caution around questionable COVID-19 treatments
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.
Texas governor suspends elective procedures in counties within 11 Trauma Service Areas
Resources for practices on appropriate quarantine, infection control measures, and safe return to work protocols.
Texas governor suspends elective procedures in four more counties
Texas governor suspends elective procedures in counties with surging COVID-19 hospitalizations
Explore how to optimize your virtual office for telehealth visits with patients.
As thousands of health care professionals continue their efforts responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis, many are facing increased stress and burnout.
As COVID-19 stay-at-home orders relax, practices are re-opening and must now follow new safety standards and guidelines.
Updated May 11 — Issues include encouraging social distancing and screening patients for symptoms.
A presentation outlining risk management recommendations for physicians as they continue to practice during COVID-19. Topics include encouraging social distancing and screening patients.
New dividend will save policyholders $13 million in premium
TMLT’s Risk Management Department offers recommendations for adopting COVID-19 considerations in your informed consent process.
Governor relaxes rules for supervising PAs and APRNs
Updated May 20, 2020. To help keep you informed and safe, we are sharing additional information we have received about KN95 masks.
Coverage offered at no cost to Texas physicians who volunteer in direct response to the COVID-19 emergency.
State requirements for chronic pain patients have been temporarily suspended by Governor Greg Abbott until June 6, 2020.