TMLT Blog
Health care, risk management, and medical malpractice industry news and trends
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TMLT 2019 Scholarship awarded to student at UT HSC in Houston
Subhan Tabba has been awarded TMLT’s Scholarship for 2019.
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TMLT earns Accreditation with Commendation from the ACCME
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) has earned Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®).
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Read ArticlePractice fined for response to social media review
Dallas dental practice fined $10,000 after publishing PHI in response to a patient review on Yelp
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Read ArticleTMB updates rules for physicians who retire, close, or leave a practice
Retiring, closing, or leaving a practice? You can now notify patients electronically and on your website.
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Read ArticleTMLT gives back
TMLT gives back by supporting organized medicine, providing medical school scholarships, and donating to charitable causes.
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Read ArticleWhat physicians should know about "Letters of Protection"
Beware of "Letters of Protection" and "Phantom Damages"
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Read ArticleTexting patients while staying HIPAA compliant
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Read ArticleDeadline and new requirements added to Texas breach notification law
New law defines a deadline by which Texas businesses must report data breaches.
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Read ArticleStudy shows increased cyber security can affect patient outcomes
Corrective actions taken to enhance privacy and security may introduce usability issues.
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Read ArticleRansomware attacks shut down practices
These incidents highlight the catastrophic consequences of ransomware attacks.
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Read ArticleProtect your information from cyber thieves
Tips and and practices to help you defend against cyber criminals . . .
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Read ArticleHHS guide for appropriate tapering or discontinuation of long-term opioid use
New guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides clarification and advice for physicians on appropriate tapering methods for patients with long-term opioid use.
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Read ArticleJanuary deadline: New informed consent forms
New informed consent forms available for use in 2020
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Read ArticleScope of practice updates
Scope of practice changes for physical therapists and CRNAs.
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Read Article2018 risk management trends analysis
Learn the most frequent recommendations made by TMLT risk managers after evaluating physician practices.
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Read ArticleTracking patient follow up and diagnostic test results
This CME article discusses how to overcome hurdles related to managing and tracking patient follow up.
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Read ArticleFrom difficult to dangerous: How to handle disruptive patients
This article outlines the incidence of workplace violence in the health care setting; offers steps to prevent it; describes de-escalation strategies; and more.
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Read ArticleTMB clarifies prescribing limits for acute pain
The TMB is trying to clear up confusion about the new 10-day opioid prescribing limit for acute pain.
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Read ArticleLaw enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
If you suspect one of your patients may harm himself or others, can you report your suspicions to the police without violating patient privacy?
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Read ArticleTop five reasons medical spas are investigated
Learn the top violations that prompt investigations of medical spas, according to the American Med Spa Association.
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