TMLT Blog
Browse risk management and medical malpractice news on our blog.
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In Memoriam: R.A.D. “Dunny” Morton, MD
Dr. Morton was a former member of the TMLT Board of Trustees
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Risk alert: Medical records phishing scams
Review records requests for signs of fraud
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Risk alert: U.S. bans Kaspersky software
Software widely used for antivirus protection
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Policyholders to save $12.3 million with dividend
TMLT declares 20th dividend
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HHS acts to help providers affected by Change Healthcare outage
Actions taken to avoid further disruptions to care
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Claims by specialty: MPL Association’s 2017-2021 national closed claim data
The Medical Professional Liability Association compiles data on medical liability claims to help identify specialty-specific trends.
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Medical liability insurance buyer's guide
A no-fear guide to medical liability insurance
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What goes into a malpractice quote?
A look at the key factors that make up a medical malpractice insurance quote
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Malpractice 101: Understanding and Applying Risk Management Strategies
Ways to avoid litigation — or a medical board action — and enhance patient safety
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De-escalation: Two techniques to try
Two ways de-escalation can work in your practice
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29 more phrases to help you de-escalate angry patients
Help patients move from cross to calm with these de-escalating phrases
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Malpractice coverage while you're out on family leave
Medical liability coverage during a temporary absence
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Risk alert: ASA guidance on GLP-1 agonists
Delayed gastric emptying can affect NPO status
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Leaving a medical practice
Texas rules and regulations
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Regulations for medical spas in Texas
TMB rules for non-surgical medical cosmetic procedures
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Informed consent in Texas
Steps to take when obtaining informed consent
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Treating minors in Texas
Rules on the medical treatment of minors
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Before you prescribe: Texas Prescription Monitoring Program
Requirements for prescribers
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Texas rules on physician advertising
What you need to know about advertising your practice
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Medical record regulations in Texas
The basics of documentation for Texas physicians