Informing members on important issues, benefits, and services provided by HCMS
August 2025
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule
CMS released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. Review the proposed rule, the MPFS fact sheet, the MSSP fact sheet, the QPP fact sheet, and the ASM fact sheet for details.
Join us for PMI’s upcoming live webinar: Bridging the Gap: Clinical Documentation and Coding, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. HCMS physician members and their staff save 30%. Use promo code HCMS30.
Physicians in academic or employed settings—join us Aug. 28, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the TMC Library for networking, appetizers, and a panel discussion on “The Secrets to Promotion” with speakers from McGovern Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, and UH Fertitta Family College of Medicine. Register now
Celebrate the end of summer with HCMS at Houston Botanic Garden on Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. HCMS physicians receive free entry for themselves and two guests. Additional tickets are available at a discounted rate.
Visit our Health Information Technology (HIT) page for information and resources on HIT-related topics, including telemedicine, EPCS, cybersecurity, and information blocking.
The HCMS Physician Wellness Program offers confidential access to experienced psychiatrists and psychologists, providing the compassionate support and care you deserve. Choose between convenient telehealth or in-person visits. Your privacy is fully protected so you can seek care in confidence.