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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20:09Cyber security basics: Hardening your network
Simply complying with the HIPAA Security Rule is not enough to ensure your practice is equipped with strong cyber security. Robert Felps and Ed Jones of Third Rock, a top cyber risk management firm, s
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
Risk management trends
TMLT's Risk Management team regularly conducts on-site practice reviews to help physicians address their medical liability risks. This presentation summarizes the top 10 most frequent recommendations
Case Closed: HIPAA violations
Case studies describe how actions by physicians or their employees led to the allegations, and how risk management techniques may have prevented the violations.
If you suspect one of your patients may harm himself or others, can you report your suspicions to the police without violating patient privacy?
TMB guidelines for medical spas
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.
Reporter Q4 2019
TMLT closed claims: Documentation errors (2-hour CME); One family, two generations at TMLT; TMLT 2019 scholarship: Winning essay
5:11Terminating the patient-physician relationship, Part 1
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.
4:57Terminating the patient-physician relationship, Part 2
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.
Reporter Q3 2019
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