TMLT Blog

Elective surgeries performed in hospitals can proceed in most areas of Texas

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has issued a statement to update physicians on the TMB’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Best practices to communicate with patients and families during COVID-19.

Physicians in Texas must now meet two new CME requirements.

TMB releases rules for PMP checks, acute pain prescribing limits, and opioid CME requirements

TMB urges caution around questionable COVID-19 treatments

Texas governor suspends elective procedures in counties within 11 Trauma Service Areas

Texas governor suspends elective procedures in four more counties

Resources for practices on appropriate quarantine, infection control measures, and safe return to work protocols.

Texas governor suspends elective procedures in counties with surging COVID-19 hospitalizations

As COVID-19 stay-at-home orders relax, practices are re-opening and must now follow new safety standards and guidelines.

We launch our new member portal on August 4

Updated May 15 — TMB has issued guidance on the new minimum standards for physician practices during COVID-19

Rules establish minimum standards for safe practice and requires practices to post those standards.

Updated May 11 — Issues include encouraging social distancing and screening patients for symptoms.

Updated on May 20, 2020. Policyholders should check their email to request a supply of masks.

After reaching the first goal of $5,000 in less than two days, TMLT employees are increasing their fundraising goal for the Central Texas Food Bank to $10,000.

The TMB clarifies how Governor Abbott's updated restrictions apply