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Physician Autonomy

Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) and the Texas Medical Association (TMA)
offer resources to address physician autonomy concerns. All resources can be
found at www.hcms.org or www.texmed.org.

To learn more, scan the QR codes with your smartphone camera for quick online
access to these resources. No app needed.

Resources to Maintain Physician Autonomy

Clinical and Financial Autonomy

The ability of physicians to act in their patients’ best interests must not be compromised
by outside, and sometimes competing, economic, political and social pressures. View the
HCMS/TMA resources for establishing and maintaining clinical and financial autonomy.
• Patient-Physician Relationships
• Medical Record Access and Owners
• Key Performance Indicators
• Guide to Nonprofit Health Corporations (NPHC)

Employed Physician Resources

HCMS/TMA have resources to help employed physicians maintain their autonomy.

• Contract Evaluation and Negotiation
• Contract Analysis Tip Sheet
• Discounted contract review rates through the HCMS Buyers Guide
• Work Productivity Calculators
• Understanding Different Employment Models
• Understanding Different Compensation Models

Career Resources

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to transition into a new opportunity, HCMS/TMA
have resources for physicians in every career stage and practice setting.

HCMS Career Center – Includes IPO/ACA/CIN TMA Career Center –
operating in the greater Houston area Job Board