TMA Practice Well
Master your business and strengthen your practice — listen to relatable examples of day-to-day tasks and business operations that create a stronger climate for success.
Episodes
Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
12 min
CLIA issues five types of certificates depending on the complexity and range of testing a lab performs. TMA practice management and reimbursement manager Carra explains the types of certificates and how to obtain one. Find more help.
Feb 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021
24 min
After a long journey, your hard work is coming to fruition; in less than two years you’ll be in medical practice. Now is the time to plan your move from residency to practice. We can help you get there. For expert assistance, TMA members may contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 532-8776 or email practice.consulting@texmed.org.
Feb 12, 2021
Feb 12, 2021
44 min
A strong business plan is key to launching a new patient service or opening your practice. Learn a methodical, practical approach to creating a business plan. Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education.
Feb 2, 2021
Feb 2, 2021
36 min
In this second episode of the Value-Based Care series you'll get a closer look at the business side of value-based care. Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education.
Jan 14, 2021
Jan 14, 2021
35 min
Three out of four physicians will likely experience employee theft and embezzlement. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman, provides strategies to protect you and your practice. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo and for more help on this topic, contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 523-8776 or visit www.consulting.texmed.org
Dec 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020
24 min
A long term lease contract your didn’t negotiation correctly can be a huge burden. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman and Jeremy Burroughs, with CARR Healthcare real estate discuss the current market and tips for preparing for negotiations.
Nov 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
31 min
Is it possible to have some holiday fun without risking exposing loved ones to the coronavirus? Texas Medical Association COVID-19 Task Force physician member Trish Perl, MD, discusses how to safely enjoy the holidays with family and other loved ones. Dr. Perl is interviewed by TMA public health policy analyst Meredith Vinez. Find more COVID-19 help at www.texmed.org/COVID-19.
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
32 min
Avoid chasing patient receivables and dealing with increased levels of uncollectible patient responsibility dollars. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman, walks you through sound financial policies. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo and find more help on this topic at www.texmed.org/PracticeOperations.
Oct 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
28 min
COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerability of volume-based care and your practice’s viability. Is value-based care the answer to diversifying fee-for-service income? Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education.
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
56 min
TMA director of marketing, Lena Banks, shares six steps to creating and implementing marketing strategies that fit your practice. Claim CME for this podcast at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGO. Find more help on this topic at www.texmed.org/Education.
Thank you for tuning in to TMA’s Practice Well podcast. Come here for quick lessons and impactful conversations covering business of medicine topics from staffing strategies to billing best practices.
Episodes are brought to you by TMA expert coders, reimbursement specialists, and other certified professionals, all free for TMA members and their staff. Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour, you’ll find episodes that diagnose your day-to-day and long-term business challenges, and offer practical solutions that can help you succeed in building a healthy practice.
We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Shoot us an email. Send to practicewell@texmed.org. Until next time, stay well!
Please be advised that the information and opinions presented as part of this program should not be used or referred to as primary legal sources and does not replace the advice of your healthcare attorney. Nor should the information and opinions presented as part of this program be construed as establishing medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case, and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.