| Order Installation Photos! Physicians can order photos from the HCMS/HAM Installation of Officers Banquet directly from the photographer. Click here to see pictures |
2010 Medicare Interim Fee Schedule-Jan 1 thru Feb 28 for Harris County click here
So what's happening with Medicare? - the physician fee schedule, provider enrollment, consultations, the RAC program... More |
| Medicare Physicians: Mange your enrollment through the Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). More Medical enrollment, applications, options, etc. More |
| Buy one - Get one free! HCMS Aeros Day! Members and their families and friends are offered discounted tickets to the Houston Aeros game on Sunday, Feb 14 at 4:05 pm. To reserve your seats, call Ravi Dubey at 713-361-7934. More |
| HCMS Member Appreciation Day at The Health Museum on Feb 20: This is a wonderful opportunity for HCMS Members to enjoy the museum and its exhibits with their families, plus there will be a CME program for physicians at 10:30 am. More |
| The situation in Haiti is critical. Volunteers needed. Physician volunteers needed to support Haiti relief efforts - sign up today! More |
| Many of the member organizations of the HCMS Council of International and Affiliated Medical Societies offer minority medical student scholarships directly. More |
Watch for correspondence from Connolly Healthcare, the Texas Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC): Click here to review CMS approved audit issues in Texas.
To learn more about the Texas RAC, click here. |
| TMLT Announces Entrust: TMLT has launched a colleague referral program for it's policyholders calledn Entrust. TMLT-insured physicians referring three colleagues to TMLT will receive a free 3-hour TMLT CME online course "Ten Things That Get Physicians Sued." Completion of the course can then earn a 3% premium credit at their next policy renewal. More |
| Need more patients? Try these HCMS services. Click here |
| HCMS President's Page: HCMS President William S. Gilmer, MD, speaks that "We are Strong and Diverse" in the February 1, 2010 issue of The Harris County Physician Newsletter. More |
Hot Member Benefit: Network with colleagues in your part of town through the HCMS Branch Society meetings. Current branch meetings include wine tastings, Rockets game, and seminars all available with CME. More
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Need contact information for Health Plans? for a consolidated table with contact information for several commercial health plans... More (updated Jan 2010) .gif "Members Only box")
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| Medical Home: Post this flyer in your office for your patients. English Spanish |
Houston Physicians Unveil Health Insurance Report Card: More
- Survey Result Graphs - Health Plan Survey Report - View Media Coverage |
| Texas Medical Liability Trust's Risk Management claim studies: Read monthly claim studies about experiences of real physicians. More |
Do you see uninsured patients? Consider joining the Provider Health Network, a group of over 900 physicians who coordinate their charity care, services, and resources to help low income, uninsured patients access health care. This program is supported by the Harris County Medical Society. More
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