TMLT Blog
Health care, risk management, and medical malpractice industry news and trends
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Read ArticleWhat we can learn from MD Anderson's $4.3 million HIPAA penalty
MD Anderson Cancer Center was recently fined for HIPAA violations. Let's go behind the headlines and take a look at the case.
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Read ArticleSuicide awareness and prevention
Recent events and reports offer a reminder that effective suicide prevention resources are available to the public and to health care providers for sharing with their patients.
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Read ArticleRisk alert: FDA relabels intragastric balloon systems due to possible related deaths
The FDA has approved new labeling for the Orbera and ReShape balloon systems.
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Read ArticleRisk alert: Birth control pills recalled
Allergan recalls sample packs of Taytulla birth control pills
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Read ArticleRecap: “How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic”
For this year’s spring CME seminars, attorney Brett B. Rowe presented “How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic” in Austin and Houston. Here’s a brief recap with five risk management takeaways for physicians.
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What Is Your Total Cost of (Cyber) Risk?
The financial impact of a data breach can be much greater than expected.
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Read ArticleRisk alert: False DEA phone calls requesting payment for fines
Criminals posing as U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents are phoning physicians and requesting payment for false fines.
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Read ArticleWhy the Facebook scandal should have you analyzing your third-party vendors
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Read ArticleRisk alert: FDA restricts sale of Essure Permanent Birth Control
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Read ArticleLaw Requires Texas Physicians to Query PMP Before Prescribing Opioids
Texas physicians will soon be required to check the Texas Prescription Monitoring database before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.
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Read ArticleMarch 15 Webinar Features TMLT Cyber Expert
A panel of experts will discuss how to manage risks related to protected health information. The webinar is presented by Cyber Trust Alliance and features TMLT’s cyber expert John Southrey.
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Read ArticleTMLT and Lone Star Alliance — Coverage for Health Care Professionals in 49 States.
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FDA Investigates Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the health risk of brain deposits following repeated use of gadolinium-based contrast units (GBCAs) for MRI
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Recent Legal Decision in New Mexico affects Texas Physicians
TMLT is monitoring a legal situation that could adversely affect Texas physicians.
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You Received a Notice from the TMB — Now What?
Medefense covers legal expenses, fines, and penalties associated with disciplinary actions, such as actions by the TMB, a hospital review committee, or a federal regulatory agency.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Renewing Your Texas Medical License, Part Two
During the renewal process, physicians are required to answer questions regarding any status changes since their last renewal. Certain answers or omissions can trigger an investigation by the board.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Renewing Your Texas Medical License, Part One
During registration, physicians must answer questions regarding any status changes since their last renewal. However, certain answers or omissions can trigger an investigation by the Board.
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TMLT's 2014 Team of the Year
The team works together during the year to raise money for a local charity selected by the group.
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New Mexico Legislation Update: Analysis and Draft Consent Language
To follow up on the post New Mexico legislature acts to protect patients’ access to care in Texas from February 26, the legislation states that New Mexico will enforce choice of law and jurisdiction a
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FDA Strengthens Regulations for Surgical Mesh Used in Transvaginal Procedures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is enforcing stricter regulations for surgical mesh products used in transvaginal procedures to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The products are being r
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