COVID-19 vaccination — Resources for physicians
TMLT risk managers urge physicians to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination information.
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Telemedicine expansion allowed for specific COVID-19 services
New HHS rule narrowly expands telemedicine across state lines for “COVID-19 countermeasures.”
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Resources 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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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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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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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 management recommendations for re-opening your practice
Updated May 11 — Issues include encouraging social distancing and screening patients for symptoms.
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Informed 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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Connecting with patients during COVID-19
Best practices to communicate with patients and families during COVID-19.
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Podcast: 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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Podcast: 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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TMLT provides 10% additional dividend in response to COVID-19 crisis
New dividend will save policyholders $13 million in premium
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Learn infection prevention and control from CDC’s Project Firstline
A new online training initiative led by the CDC encourages all frontline health care workers to learn more about the foundations of infection prevention and control.
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TMB issues statement on COVID-19 treatments
TMB urges caution around questionable COVID-19 treatments
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Delegation rules waived during COVID-19 crisis
Governor relaxes rules for supervising PAs and APRNs
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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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FAQ: Volunteer coverage for retired physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn about this new coverage for retired Texas physicians who want to join the fight against COVID-19.
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TMB updates FAQs, guidance about elective procedures
TMB issues guidance "to help patients and licensees navigate providing care as much as possible."
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COVID-19: Medical liability FAQs
Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and medical liability.
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