Tarrant County Medical Society

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

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Medicare Meltdown Continues
Read about the latest Senate patch and how you can get involved here.

TCMS & TCMSA Foundation Scholarship Program
Click here for the application. The deadline to submit applications is April1.

TMA RAC Seminar is April 15
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Identity Theft Red Flags Rules Delayed...Again

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to delay until June 2010, the implementation of its "red flag" regulations that require physicians and others whom the FTC considers "creditors" to develop written policies to prevent identity theft. To learn how to comply with these new regulations, download TMA's Learn @ Lunch webinar.

Medication Authorization and Administration Form

The members of the TCMS Public Health and School Committee has created a revised version of the "Medication Authorization and Administration Form." The new form simplifies the process for obtaining information and permission regarding the administration of routines medications as well as epinephrine injection pens and an asthma inhalers.

Notes from the John Silver Anniversary Book

For over 25 years Dr. John Smith has been writing the “Notes from the John” column in the Tarrant County Physician. A collection of his jokes and cartoons have been compiled for posterity and your reading pleasure. The cost is $20 and proceeds from the sale go to the TCAM Capital Campaign. Call 817-732-2825 to order your copy today. Quantities are limited!

Problems with payments?

Physicians looking for help in resolving payment, coding, or other claims disputes with health plans should turn to TMA's Hassle Factor Log Programs. The next carrier meeting is with BlueCross BlueShield and Trailblazer. The deadline for submitting hassle factor logs and claims in August 22. Click here for more information about this program.

TCMS Alliance

Founded in 1920, the more than 600 physician spouses comprising the Alliance are involved in a variety of current activities on behalf of the health and well being of the community.

Welcome to the Tarrant County Medical Society

More than 3,000 physicians, residents and medical students of the Tarrant County Medical Society work together to provide a supportive practice environment for all physicians and foster quality health care for the people of Tarrant County.