Are Your Patients Who They Say They Are? Preventing Medical Identity Theft Just as dental offices are obligated to prevent financial identity theft by protecting patients’ personal data, they also need to understand medical identity theft and how to prevent it. Learn simple steps to take at the front desk to... November 01, 2023 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Business controls reduce employee theft Theft within dental practices is surprisingly common and it’s on the rise. Review your bookkeeping structure and implement accounting measures to greatly reduce the probability of falling victim to employee embezzlement, while communicating... October 01, 2020 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Celebrate Safely: How to Minimize the Liability Risks of Office Parties With so much effort going to COVID risk mitigation, it's understandable that dentists may overlook some of the potential risks that office celebrations may pose to the practice. Participation, employee dynamics and labor laws all come into... December 01, 2021 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Considerations for Safe Celebrations this Holiday Season With a thoughtful approach to creating written guidelines and modeling appropriate professional behavior, employers can create an atmosphere that is both celebratory and safe for all. TDIC’s risk management experts offer sound advice to... November 27, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Data Backup: What’s Your Risk Tolerance? Data loss can happen to any practice, at any time, so it is critical that dentists ensure their backup systems are providing real-time protection and functioning properly. June 18, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise: Is your website AwDA compliant? The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) has noted an increase in calls to its Risk Management Advice Line from dentists who are facing AwDA digital accessibility lawsuits. Read more about the law and reasonable accessibility as well as the risks of... December 02, 2022 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Hidden Dangers: Ethical and Legal risks of Audio and Video Recording in the Dental Office The recording of conversations between dentists and patients can pose significant risks to dental professionals, including potential HIPAA violations, loss of control over the use of the recording and legal issues related to consent. Dentists... June 01, 2023 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Keeping Office Payments Safe and Secure Whether processing credit cards or peer-to-peer payments, does your dental office have the right protections in place? Learn security, privacy and fraud prevention for steps to keep your practice and its finances safe. January 31, 2020 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Navigating Disrupted Dental Practice Operations Wildfires are increasingly a threat to homes and businesses as climate change affects the length and scope of fire season. TDIC’s risk management experts offer guidance on the essential steps to take in case of practice closure due to... June 12, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Practice Website Accessibility: A New Wave of AwDA Litigation “Click by” lawsuits based on violations of the Americans with Disability Act are being targeted at dental practices in increasing numbers. Learn what makes a website accessible, your role in compliance and how to reduce your risks. March 01, 2021 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials