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In an engaging episode of the TMA Practice Well podcast, we sample CME from TMA’s premiere conference TexMed. Guest speakers provide insightful discussion on essential aspects of maintaining a productive relationship with the Texas Medical Board, particularly important in light of telemedicine's post-pandemic boom. Dr. Mary Maness speaks on the growing issue of vaccine hesitancy. Then Dr. Mehta offers practical tips on using intense, non-judgmental awareness to foster physical health and psychological resilience. The compilation concludes with Dr. Kata, a successful mentor, offering advice on managing task load and burnout risks, emphasizing the importance of periodic career health evaluations to maintain a thriving work life. Registration today for TexMed 2024 and visit the TMA Education Center to find the full programs from this episode.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
TMA Health Beat: Allergy Season in Texas
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
The allergy season can be tough for many Texans who struggle with cough, runny nose and itchy eyes. Louise Bethea, MD, allergist and immunologist from The Woodlands, talks about the allergens that affect Texans the most, allergy induced asthma and the difference between allergies, and respiratory illnesses.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Virtual Scribes, Medicare Payment Reforms, and Cybersecurity
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
In Case You Missed It… In this episode of TMA's Practice Well Podcast, we cover several interesting and valuable topics aimed to help physicians across Texas thrive. We begin with a story on the significant reduction of administrative strain using virtual scribes in medical practice. We delve into how these scribes streamline notetaking and paperwork processes within Electronic Health Records (EHR), leading to improved time management and overall physicians' satisfaction.
Next, get the details on a notable decrease in the Medicare Physician Pay cut, achieved through high-pressure advocacy by TMA and others in organized medicine, brought some relief to physicians and their practice wellbeing. However, we emphasize the concerted efforts towards additional reform, as lack of suitable Medicare physician payments threatens physicians' practice viability and patient care access.
Lastly, we highlight the recent flexibilities announced by CMS due to a cyber-attack on Change Healthcare, which disrupted many practices' operations. We present various ways this is being addressed, from request acceleration of Medicare payments to alternative methods for submitting claims. This section serves to provide crucial advice during such disruptions and aid in navigating through them.
The episode wraps up with a reminder of the wealth of free resources provided for TMA members. Stay tuned to Practice Well for more valuable insights. Until next time, stay well.
Resource Links
Virtual Scribes Enhanced Relationships Between Patients and Physicians
Congress Mitigates 2024 Medicare Physician Pay Cut
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Resources
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
TMA Health Beat: Benefits of Walk with a Doc
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
TMA’s new podcast called TMA Health Beat will focus on public health issues and outreach programs organized by TMA. In the first episode, Marinel Munda, MD, a pediatrician from Tyler, Texas, talks about Walk with a Doc – a free program organized by physicians to encourage their patients to exercise. Dr. Munda explains why walking is important for a healthy lifestyle and how the program helps her give back to her community.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Quick Tip: Clarifying TMB New Fingerprinting Requirement
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
The Texas Medical Board clarifies new fingerprinting requirement ahead of February license renewals. Get instructions and details at the TMB website. Read the TMT article at www.texmed.org/TMT.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Quick Tip: HIPAA and Texas Privacy Laws
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Guest Jeff Drummond, partner at Jackson Walker LLP in Dallas noted for his experience in advising on Texas privacy laws and HIPAA and cyber security concerns, answers frequent questions about HIPAA and Texas privacy laws. Get more help on this topic at the TMA Education Center.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Happy Holidays
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
We wish you the happiest of holidays! We'll be back in January with new episodes.
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Quick Tip: Medicare 2024 Payments
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
The final 2024 Medicare fee schedule solidifies pay cuts and heightens calls for reform. Robert Bennet, VP of TMA’s medical economics division, provides tips you can use today with your patients to fight the ongoing crisis surrounding the Sustainable Growth Rate formula. Get the ondemand Medicare 2024 Payment Update webinar to learn other key changes starting January 1, 2024. Use the links below to inform your patients and yourself on this call to action.
TMA Medicare Toolkit Physician Office Materials: Flyers and Slate Card for Your Practice
TMA Medicare Toolkit Social Medicare Graphics
TMA Legislative Action Alerts
H.R.2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Ask the Expert: Myths of Medical Records
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
TMA's Ask the Expert series answers physicians' questions on a wide range of practice management and regulatory topics. In this episode, staff experts will take on questions about medical records, which justify billing practices and are integral to risk assessment. To claim CME for this episode and access links to the resources discussed, go to www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo. Find more Ask the Experts topics.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Quick Tip: Avoid TMB Notices
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
During the pandemic, there was a significant reduction in the volume of complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and investigation notices issued by the board. Now, the board has begun to churn out more complaint notices. Listen to this episode to get quick tips to help you steer clear of TMB notices. Looking for more on this topic? Play the entire ondemand webinar in the TMA Education Center.
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