Tarrant County Medical Society

Friday, September 03, 2010

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TMA's Tele-Health Reform School: Don't Call Us, We'll Call You: If you missed TMA and TCMS' Health Reform School, save the date for September 15 for the next Tele-Health Reform School. This interactive and informative session includes expert panelists and several question/answer sessions. Click here for comprehensive Health System Reform information.

Jazz Night: Don't miss Jazz Night, Friday, September 24, featuring The Josh Hanlon Quartet, alums of UNT's One O'Clock Lab Band. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP to 817-732-2825.

TMA Fall Conference is October 15-16 in Austin. Join your colleagues for "Moving Forward in a Post-Reform World." Registration and details here.

Stop the Medicare Meltdown While we count down to November 30, check here for updates and how you can join the effort to Stop the Medicare Meltdown. Find more information here. Sign the online petition here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/meltdown/

Meaningful Use Guidelines Announced

Have you enrolled in the TER Death Registration Program? Physicians in the state of Texas are required to complete all cause-of-death information electronically - including death certificates. You will be fined for non-compliance. Click here for to go to the TER Death Registration web-site. Physicians with questions can contact Albert Rivera at DSHS 512-458-7111 ext.2949.

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!

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.