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Free Web Seminar for Members Only: “Patient-Physician Relationship”
A patient-physician relationship exists when a physician chooses to serve a patient's medical needs, generally by mutual consent between physician and patient (or surrogate). Contractual in nature, a relationship is voluntary and created by either expressed or implied agreement. This session will help identify when a patient-physician relationship has been established and recognize difficult situations in termination of the relationship.
Earn a 3-percent TMLT discount: Listen to this free program, then listen to “Medical Records – Consent for Treatment of a Minor” and “Professional Courtesy” Web seminars at $49 each to qualify for your discount.
Why a Web Seminar?
FAST — Our speakers delve right into their topic in an information-packed session that makes the most of your hour.
CONVENIENT — There’s no time away from the office for you or your staff. Listen from the comfort and convenience of your desk or meeting room.
EASY — Just dial in by phone or log in via the Internet, enter your access code, and sit back and listen.
WE WELCOME MULTIPLE LISTENERS — You and your entire staff can listen in on one speakerphone or computer, all for one low price. Discuss what you learned and work together to implement new ideas, policies, and procedures.
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Electronic Medical Record Implementation Guide: The Link to a Better Future, Second Edition
 Successfully implementing HIT into an office practice can bring improvements in both quality of patient care and practice profitability. The implementation guide offers a nontechnical view of the steps necessary for the successful introduction of HIT with an emphasis on the needs of smaller practices. This publication will walk you through the process of acquiring and learning to use HIT.
CME Accreditation: The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Texas Medical Association designates this activity for 3 credits in ethics/professional responsibility education.
Expires: Sept. 1, 2012
Liability Premium Discount: Physicians who are insured with Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) may earn professional liability insurance discounts by participating in approved continuing education activities. TMLT policyholders who complete this course may earn a 3-percent discount (not to exceed $1,000), which will be applied to their next eligible policy period.
In conjunction with a practice review, TMLT policyholders may receive an additional 2.5-percent risk management discount for the use of EMRs or electronic prescribing (e-prescribing). Eligibility for this discount is contingent upon documented use of a system for a minimum of one year. The program also must meet specific risk management criteria. Call TMLT at (800) 580-8658, ext. 5912, for more information.
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EMR: Evaluation, Selection, and Legal Considerations Series
The need for improved health care quality, combined with the push from market forces to keep costs down, is driving all health care professionals to implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system. This online series of three videos addresses some of the common issues involved in implementing an EMR.
CME Accreditation: The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM per video. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Medical Records
 The medical record is essential to providing quality customer care. It’s the central body of evidence that justifies your billing practices. And it can either help or hinder you in allegations of negligence. Because of its widespread function as a legal, financial, and patient care tool, the complexity of the medical record has grown in recent years, and your expertise in maintaining it has become increasingly crucial. This publication is a response to the most frequently asked questions regarding medical records including consent to treat minors, storage and destruction, privacy considerations and release, and charging for copies.
CME Accreditation: TMA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. TMA designates this activity for 1 credit in ethics/professional responsibility education.
Expires: Aug. 15, 2010
Liability Premium Discount: TMLT policy-holders may earn a 3-percent risk management discount for each program completed, with a maximum discount of $1,000 per program. No more than two such discounts may be applied per policy period. Contact your professional liability carrier for more information on risk management discount programs.
Price: $60
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OSHA Compliance: Occupational Safety and Health Policies and Procedures
 OSHA Compliance is a customizable safety and health program designed to help keep medical offices in compliance with the latest OSHA regulations. The manual was written by Jan Harris, BSDH, MPH, who has consulted and trained employees in hundreds of facilities, establishing site-specific safety compliance plans.
Price: $173.20 (includes tax)
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Pain Management: A Handbook for Texas Physicians This publication is currently under revision.
 After decades of public outcry regarding the underassessment and treatment of pain, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory agencies have called for better assessment and treatment of pain. This monograph, developed in collaboration with the Texas Pain Society, reviews the basic principles of pain medicine with a focus on pragmatic clinical approaches to optimal assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of conditions. The handbook also addresses legal and regulatory barriers that Texas physicians face in assessing and treating patients suffering with chronic pain.
CME Accreditation: The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Texas Medical Association designates this activity for 2 credits in ethics and/or professional responsibility education.
Expires: March 29, 2009
Price: $25
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Transitions: Legal Considerations in Selling or Closing a Medical Practice
 Whether you are planning to retire soon or just considering a professional practice change, this publication will be of interest to you. This monograph covers notification of patients and employees, valuation of a medical practice, legal issues in practice sales, retention of medical records, dealing with subpoenas and legal issues after retirement, and information on Texas Medical Association membership and benefits after retirement.
Price: $37.89 (includes tax)
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