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Physician Wellness. Episode 4: In this episode, host Tony Passalacqua and guests Dr. Charlotte Howard and Dr. Tori Olds review how to get the most out of therapy, what to expect when seeking counseling, and generally how healing through therapy works.

Physician Wellness. Episode 3: In this episode, host Tony Passalacqua and guests Dr. Charlotte Howard and Dr. Tori Olds discuss how exercising self-compassion can help you prevent burnout and improve performance. Common myths surrounding self-compassion are explored and a guided self-compassion exercise is included.

Episode 2: In this episode, host Tony Passalacqua and guests Dr. Charlotte Howard and Dr. Tori Olds explore how the brain responds to stressors and how being more mindful can help us better handle overwhelming or stressful feelings and emotions. A mindfulness exercise is also offered to help you become more relaxed and refreshed

In this episode, host Tony Passalacqua welcomes guests Dr. Charlotte Howard and Dr. Tori Olds to discuss how stress and burnout specifically affect the physician population

Two of TMLT’s risk management experts discuss how to dismiss a patient safely and effectively, including typical scenarios that can make the process more difficult.

Learn how the TMA and TMLT work together to defend tort reform; help physicians with their practice; and partner with county medical societies throughout Texas. Special guests: Sylvia Salazar and Mari Hosek of the TMA.

Join TMLT cyber experts as they discuss the latest concerns for IT departments working in health care, including phishing, conducting vulnerability scans, two-factor authentication, and the continued importance of strong passwords.

Dr. Brian Sayers and Attorney Stacy Simmons offer useful and practical strategies for de-escalating patient conflicts over the phone, in person, and online.

In part two of our conversation with cyber experts Lauren Winchester and Joel Fuhrman of Corvus Insurance, learn the importance of incidence response planning and the “one thing” to consider for cyber risk management.

Join our guests Lauren Winchester and Joel Fuhrman of Corvus Insurance, two cyber security experts, as they discuss how to proactively approach cyber risk management. They also discuss how Corvus Insurance is working with TMLT to provide security scans of our policyholders’ websites.

Two medical malpractice claims involving EHR issues are discussed by TMLT risk management professionals Tanya Babitch and Tony Passalacqua. This is first in a series of podcasts exploring actual closed claims studies from TMLT.

Join us, as Sara Bergmanson from TMLT’s Marketing team interviews Tony Passalacqua, our podcast host. They discuss Tony’s unique past – from expeditions in Antarctica to humanitarian missions in Latin America – and how his career path ultimately grew his passion to help physicians in TMLT’s Risk Management Department.

Jon Opelt, the Executive Director from the Texas Alliance For Patient Access (TAPA), and Brian Ditmar, the Senior Regional Manager & Director of Government Relations from TMLT, discuss how the 2020 pandemic has created new legislative opportunities in 2021. This includes a pandemic relief bill, trigger immunity, and much more.

Follow Juan of TMLT’s IT department and I as we explore the basics, costs, psychology, and safeguards against phishing in TMLT’s first 3-part series.

Part 1

Follow Juan of TMLT’s IT department and I as we explore the basics, costs, psychology, and safeguards against phishing in TMLT’s first 3-part series.

Part 2 

Follow Juan of TMLT’s IT department and I as we explore the basics, costs, psychology, and safeguards against phishing in TMLT’s first 3-part series.

Part 3

Dr. Brian Sayers joins host Tony Passalacqua as they explore the potential causes, implications, and solutions for stress and burnout in a health care setting. Several factors that may contribute to physician stress and burnout are discussed, including how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our community.

Attorney Jim Boston of Boston & Hughes PC sits down with TMLT’s Anthony Passalacqua to discuss the complexities faced by physicians when providing a second opinion. His anecdotes and experiences in previous trials help listeners understand that providing a second opinion is truly an art!  Before providing a second opinion, it is important for the provider to fully understand the patient’s medical status; carefully consider the professional opinion of the patient’s primary physician; and remain as professional and ethical as possible when communicating a differing opinion to the patient.  As a result, the patient is equipped with the information needed to make important decisions.

Join Sara Bergmanson of TMLT’s Marketing Department as we explore tips and tricks to help you optimize your virtual office for telehealth visits with patients. Specific topics include camera placement, lighting, and mannerisms to maximize your patient’s experience during a virtual appointment.  This is a valuable podcast for anyone using online platforms to connect with patients, colleagues, family, or friends.

A future episode will focus on regulatory requirements of telemedicine.

Explore past closed claims involving medical director coverage with Greg Harmon from our Claims department. In this podcast, Greg discusses what every medical director should know

Juan and I discuss our experiences and common questions we have received from our listeners.   We discuss hacking, equipment placement, and high level tips and tricks to keep your business safe.  

Michael Litman, a member of our sales and business development team, explains our medical director coverage 

Sit down with Laura,  Our Assistant VP of Marketing Communications, as she provides tips and tricks every business owner should know about social media and reputation management..