This presentation illustrates how action or inaction on the part of the physician led to allegations of professional liability, and how risk management techniques may have either prevented the outcome or increased the physician's defensibility. The case has been modified to protect the privacy of the physician and the patient.
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In addition to our webinar series on HIPAA compliance and cyber security, we offer a range of cyber risk management services. Learn all the ways we can help you minimize cyber threats and comply with
31:38Is HIPAA relevant in 2019?
TMLT risk management experts Cathy Bryant and Kassie Toerner discuss the role HIPAA rules and regulations play for medical practices when dealing with online threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
34:26One thing physician practices must do now
In this webinar recording, TMLT risk management experts Cathy Bryant and Kassie Toerner discuss various risk assessments and current standards expected by the Health and Human Services Office for Civi
January deadline: New informed consent forms
New informed consent forms available for use in 2020
If you suspect one of your patients may harm himself or others, can you report your suspicions to the police without violating patient privacy?
With the growing popularity of medical spas comes an increased risk of malpractice lawsuits for physicians who offer medical spa services within their practices.
Texas Prescription Monitoring Program — Mandatory use delayed until March 2020
The requirement for Texas physicians to check the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program before prescribing certain controlled substances has been delayed until March 20.
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Tracking patient follow up and diagnostic test results (CME); 2018 Risk Management trends analysis; Failure to manage risk of shoulder dystocia; Failure to follow up on syncope; Board Election 2020
New opioid prescribing limits take effect September 1
New legislation places a 10-day limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain.
Risk alert – Textured breast implants recalled
Allergan announced that they are recalling Biocell textured breast implants from the global market.
Risk alert: Transvaginal mesh products
More on the FDA's announcement to halt sales of transvaginal mesh products
Update: New schedule II prescription forms required by June 1
Texas physicians will be required to use new schedule II prescription forms beginning June 1, 2019.
2018 risk management trends analysis
Learn the most frequent recommendations made by TMLT risk managers after evaluating physician practices.
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In this informative webinar, Robert Felps and Ed Jones of Third Rock, a top cyber risk management firm, will share their expertise and offer simple tips of what every practice should implement to impr
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