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Practice fined for response to social media review
Dallas dental practice fined $10,000 after publishing PHI in response to a patient review on Yelp
TMB 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.
TMLT gives back
TMLT gives back by supporting organized medicine, providing medical school scholarships, and donating to charitable causes.
What physicians should know about "Letters of Protection"
Beware of "Letters of Protection" and "Phantom Damages"
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Deadline and new requirements added to Texas breach notification law
New law defines a deadline by which Texas businesses must report data breaches.
Corrective actions taken to enhance privacy and security may introduce usability issues.
Ransomware attacks shut down practices
These incidents highlight the catastrophic consequences of ransomware attacks.
HHS 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.
January deadline: New informed consent forms
New informed consent forms available for use in 2020
2018 risk management trends analysis
Learn the most frequent recommendations made by TMLT risk managers after evaluating physician practices.
This CME article discusses how to overcome hurdles related to managing and tracking patient follow up.
This article outlines the incidence of workplace violence in the health care setting; offers steps to prevent it; describes de-escalation strategies; and more.
TMB 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.
If you suspect one of your patients may harm himself or others, can you report your suspicions to the police without violating patient privacy?
Top five reasons medical spas are investigated
Learn the top violations that prompt investigations of medical spas, according to the American Med Spa Association.
Technology-based errors and omissions in health care
A practice’s technology services or products can cause errors and omissions (E&O) that could lead to claims, including bodily injury to others.
TMB guidelines for medical spas