TMLT Blog

Policyholders to save $12.7 million from dividends

TMLT policyholders will receive a 10 percent dividend when they renew their policies in 2019.

Communicating with millennial patients

Millennials are now the largest segment of our population, and they bring a different set of expectations and needs to health care than previous generations.

Governor issues proclamation recognizing medical liability reform

Texas Governor issues proclamation marking the 15th anniversary of Texas medical liability reforms

New schedule II prescription forms required starting January 1

Texas physicians will be required to use new schedule II prescription forms beginning January 1, 2019.

How to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data

Improper disposal of electronic devices and media puts the information stored on those devices at risk for a breach. And when devices contain protected health information (PHI), it puts your patient’s

Meet the instructor: Robert Milman, MD

Dr. Milman co-teaches TMLT’s summer CME seminar series in Katy and McAllen in August, 2018.

What 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.

Suicide 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.

Risk alert: FDA relabels intragastric balloon systems due to possible related deaths

The FDA has approved new labeling for the Orbera and ReShape balloon systems.

Risk alert: Birth control pills recalled

Allergan recalls sample packs of Taytulla birth control pills

Recap: “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.

Risk 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.

Why the Facebook scandal should have you analyzing your third-party vendors

Risk alert: FDA restricts sale of Essure Permanent Birth Control

Law 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.

March 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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