TMLT Blog
Follow risk management and medical malpractice news on the TMLT blog.
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Policyholders to save $12.25 million with dividend
Policyholders receive a 10 percent dividend for 2021 policy year
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Sample patient dismissal letters
Sample letters for termination of the physician-patient relationship
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FDA warns of risk associated with Stryker STAR ankle devices
According to the FDA, there is a risk of the plastic component of STAR Ankle device breaking, leading to surgery to repair or replace the device.
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Requiring masks at your practice? Advance notice of policies can avoid confusion
Clearly communicate your office mask policies to patients
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Sample — Mask requirement message for patients
Use this sample message to explain your COVID-19 mask policy
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Tips for de-escalating angry patients
How to defuse tense or angry situations in the office
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Winter storm update: Recovering damaged records
If you experienced an IT system failure or other damage from the winter storms, read about recovering damaged medical records.
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MD Anderson wins appeal of $4.3 million HIPAA penalty
The Fifth Circuit Court disagreed with the OCR’s interpretation of the encryption and disclosure provisions.
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COVID-19 vaccination — Resources for physicians
TMLT risk managers urge physicians to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination information.
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Telemedicine expansion allowed for specific COVID-19 services
New HHS rule narrowly expands telemedicine across state lines for “COVID-19 countermeasures.”
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Remote patient monitoring — Risk management considerations
Factors to consider when using remote patient monitoring.
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TMB finalizes new CME requirements
Physicians in Texas must now meet two new CME requirements.
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TMB issues final rules for pain management
TMB releases rules for PMP checks, acute pain prescribing limits, and opioid CME requirements
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Resources for staff/physician exposure to COVID-19
Resources for practices on appropriate quarantine, infection control measures, and safe return to work protocols.
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myPortal: New member portal offers advanced payment options, features
We launch our new member portal on August 4
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Delegation rules waived during COVID-19 crisis
Governor relaxes rules for supervising PAs and APRNs
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FAQ: Volunteer coverage for retired physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn about this new coverage for retired Texas physicians who want to join the fight against COVID-19.
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TMLT offers malpractice insurance at no cost to retired physicians who volunteer during the COVID-19 crisis
Coverage offered at no cost to Texas physicians who volunteer in direct response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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TMB updates FAQs, guidance about elective procedures
TMB issues guidance "to help patients and licensees navigate providing care as much as possible."
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COVID-19: Medical liability FAQs
Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and medical liability.
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