TMA: Expand Coverage and Reform Medicaid
Political leaders in Washington and Austin must immediately develop a bipartisan solution to reform the state's Medicaid program and expand its coverage of poor, childless adults, the Texas Medical Association Board of Trustees says in a resolution the board adopted at its meeting Feb. 1 during the TMA Winter Conference. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - February 14, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
DSHS Website Promotes Healthy Babies
TMA's Maternal and Perinatal Health Committee recommends physicians log on to the new Someday Starts Now website established by the Department of State Health Services as part of its Healthy Texas Babies initiative to reduce infant mortality in Texas. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - February 14, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
TMA: Expand Coverage, And Reform Medicaid
Political leaders in Washington and Austin must immediately develop a bipartisan solution to reform the state's Medicaid program and expand coverage of poor, childless adults, the Texas Medical Association Board of Trustees says in a resolution the board adopted at its meeting Feb. 1 during the TMA Winter Conference. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - February 11, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Flu Vaccine Supplies Increase
Sanofi Pasteur has made additional influenza vaccine available for children and adults. This includes Fluzone in 0.25 mL prefilled syringes for children ages 6 through 35 months, as well as Fluzone in 0.5 mL vials for patients 3 and older. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - February 11, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
State Now Paying Dual-Eligibles’ Medicare Deductible
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission restored the Medicare Part B deductible payment on Jan. 25 for patients eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, also known as "dual eligibles." (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 31, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Take HEED of Costs
The TMA Knowledge Center is evaluating a database called Health Economic Evaluations Database (HEED). Produced by Wiley, it provides comparative analysis of costs and consequences about medicines and other health care interventions for informed decision-making. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 28, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Your Chance to Protect Little Heads
Three great times to host a TMA Hard Hats for Little Heads helmet giveaway are approaching. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, April is Texas Child Safety Month, and May is Bike Month. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 28, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Texas Clinics Repay Medicare for Improper Claims
Several Texas dialysis clinics in El Paso and the Dallas-Fort Worth area have had to repay Medicare for treating people in the country illegally. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 28, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Time to Decide About Medicare
Time is running out to decide if you will participate in Medicare this year. Feb.15 is the deadline to make a decision. TMA will help you decide with a new webinar discussing your three options. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 28, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Medicare in 2013: Are You In or Out?
You have a month to decide if you will participate in Medicare this year. Feb. 15 is the deadline to make a decision. The Texas Medical Association will help you decide with a new webinar discussing your three options. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 14, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
New Member Discounts Are Available
Your membership in TMA earns you discounts on many products and services. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 14, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
ICD-10: What Should I Do Now?
Although ICD-10 implementation doesn't kick in until Oct. 1, 2014, you can take steps now to help minimize your stress level in the months leading up to it. Time is on your side, but you must begin preparations to transition your practice soon. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 14, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Winter Conference Explores Medicaid, ACOs
The future of the state's Medicaid program and how the changing face of Texas will impact health care highlight the agenda for the 2013 TMA Winter Conference Feb 1-2 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 11, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
TMA Offers Grants for Vaccination Clinics
Physicians, medical students, alliances, and county medical societies: You can receive up to $2,000 to support local vaccination events in 2013. TMA's Be Wise — ImmunizeSM will offer Local Impact Grants for clinics that target children, adolescents, or adults. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 11, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
TMLT Adds $30 Million to Trust Rewards
The Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) Board of Governors dedicated $30 million to the Trust Rewards program Trust Rewards Program for 2013, raising the program's total to $130 million. TMLT says this is its way of rewarding policyholders for their loyalty. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 11, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
