TMLT Blog

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  • In Memory: Bob Fields

    In Memory: Bob Fields

    Mr. Fields served as CEO of TMLT from 2006 to 2011

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  • Revised TMB rules now in effect

    Revised TMB rules now in effect

    TMB rules have been reorganized, language simplified and shortened

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  • Limits of liability and Texas tort reform

    Limits of liability and Texas tort reform

    What is the right amount of medical malpractice coverage? This guide explains how Texas tort reform can affect coverage decisions and what factors to consider when selecting liability limits.

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  • In Memoriam: R.A.D. “Dunny” Morton, MD

    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

    Risk alert: Medical records phishing scams

    Review records requests for signs of fraud

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  • Risk alert: U.S. bans Kaspersky software

    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

    Policyholders to save $12.3 million with dividend

    TMLT declares 20th dividend

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  • Claims by specialty: MPL Association’s 2017-2021 national closed claim data

    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

    Medical liability insurance buyer's guide

    A no-fear guide to medical liability insurance

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  • What goes into a malpractice quote?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Risk alert: ASA guidance on GLP-1 agonists

    Delayed gastric emptying can affect NPO status

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  • Common malpractice allegations

    Common malpractice allegations

    And how to avoid them

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  • What is locum tenens coverage?

    What is locum tenens coverage?

    And do I need it?

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  • Glossary of insurance terms

    Glossary of insurance terms

    Your guide to understanding the vocabulary of medical liability insurance

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  • Who needs malpractice insurance?

    Who needs malpractice insurance?

    Most medical professionals are required to have malpractice insurance, either as a part of their employment or to maintain privileges or payer contracts.

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  • Thinking through physician wellness

    Thinking through physician wellness

    TMLT and Travis CMS team up to bring counseling program to policyholders

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