Email fraud is a common tactic used by cyber criminals to hack into health care organizations and access patient data. Knowing how to recognize email fraud is important to reduce risk and possibly prevent a data breach.
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A presentation outlining risk management recommendations for physicians as they continue to practice during COVID-19. Topics include encouraging social distancing and screening patients.
This presentation summarizes the executive orders enacted by Governor Greg Abbott and enforced by the Texas Medical Board for physicians and medical practices in Texas as of April 16, 2020.
Failure to follow up on test results is one of the most frequent issues identified in lawsuits brought against physicians and health care organizations. Read this presentation for guidance on how to c
The rise of telemedicine and its use of video conferencing presents a new meaning for "good" bedside manner. Read this presentation to learn special considerations for this new form of patient intera
This presentation is an introduction to telemedicine and telehealth. It explains common terminology and the different types of technology used. It concludes with findings from the American Medical Ass
This presentation features a compilation of national medical malpractice claim data from 2006 to 2015. It highlights the three most prevalent chief medical factors and patient outcomes by specialty.
This presentation describes 10 reasons physician practices and healthcare organizations are vulnerable to cyber attacks. How is your practice addressing these risks? Are you doing all that you can to
With an estimated 66-88% of human trafficking victims coming into contact with the health care system, health care professionals are in a unique position to identify and help these individuals. This p
With an estimated 66-88% of human trafficking victims coming into contact with the health care system, health care professionals are in a unique position to identify and help these individuals. This p
The posting of patient complaints and reviews online is unavoidable. Here are some tips on how to manage and respond to negative online comments.
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
The case studies in this presentation are real life examples of ransomware attacks on health care organizations, and are intended to help physicians respond appropriately for when this type of cyber c
Health care professionals are not immune to the lure of social media or the ubiquity of Google. And like most, turn to the Internet to find answers to questions big and small.
Phishing emails and other social engineering schemes have become increasingly sophisticated and harder to recognize. This presentation provides the do's and don'ts to help keep your email secure.
This presentation brings awareness to transgender health care disparities and examines how practicing cultural competency can improve patient-physician relationships.
This presentation is a case study based on alleged violations of HIPAA privacy rules.
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) introduced guidelines for prescribing opioids to chronic pain patients.
In 2016, TMLT risk managers reviewed more than 2,000 physician practices, and gave these recommendations most frequently.
A recent Mayo Clinic survey found that more than half of U.S physicians are experiencing professional burnout.
The TMLT claims and risk management departments have seen an alarming increase in the number of claims filed related to Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE) following bariatric surgery. Physicians who round