From Policy to Practice: TMB Rules, Updates, and Hot Topics
Attorney and popular TMLT speaker, Dan Ballard, discusses recent updates to TMB rules and other hot topics. TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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The Increased Use – and Risks – of Social Media in a Health Care Setting
This article emphasizes that the increasing presence of social media and technology is the “new normal” and needs to be faced and managed. This new normal also presents an opportunity for health care professionals to proactively consider all internet-based communication and information sharing when embarking on patient care and managing a health care practice. Please note that this CME activity does not meet TMLT's discount criteria.
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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse - TMLT Fall Webinar Recording
TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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Avoiding Common Documentation Errors
This article will review what constitutes a poor vs. quality patient record; how to avoid common documentation errors; and risk management considerations when using electronic health records (EHRs) and scribes.
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Case Closed: Managing Test Results (Audio CME)
FREE for policyholders! This is a podcast (audio-only) CME activity. The presenters will summarize and discuss some real cases TMLT has defended that include issues with poor management or communication of test results. Then, they will talk about strategies and protocols to help you and your practice manage diagnostic tests and avoid these pitfalls. Please note that this CME activity does not meet TMLT's discount criteria.
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Case Closed: Missed Diagnoses
This article focuses on strategies to specifically address missed diagnoses. A missed diagnosis can lead to an adverse ripple effect for a patient resulting in delayed or inappropriate treatment, worsening of the underlying condition, increased pain or suffering, psychological distress, life-threatening complications, reduced quality of life, or death.
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Disaster Preparedness for Physician Practices
This article will discuss the requirements for contingency plans, including how and what to communicate during a disaster and guidelines for plan testing and employee training.
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Case Closed: Surgical Specialties
The closed claim studies found in this publication are based on actual malpractice claims from Texas Medical Liability Trust. TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
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