Informing members on important issues, benefits, and services provided by HCMS

March 2024


How to file a successful appeal

Overturning a denial requires skill, a thoughtful, well-written appeal, and knowledge of the payor's appeal process.  HCMS' Appeals and Denials Best Practices resource provides a roadmap to convert denials into dollars.

Spring is more fun with HCMS

Join us for an upcoming branch meeting near you. You’ll enjoy networking and CMEs on such things as risk management, wellness, career development and more.


Leadership Training

Are you interested in strengthening your leadership skills? HCMS has a webpage that focuses on leadership training opportunities in the Greater Houston area and through TMA. Go to www.hcms.org/Leadershiptraining.

HCMS tools and resources

Find just the right tool for a multitude of practice challenges – from payment advocacy to starter templates.

HCMS Physician Staff Orientation coming soon

Maximize the value of your membership dollars! Your staff will discover many HCMS/TMA resources they didn’t even know existed during the HCMS Physician Practice Staff Orientation, to be held on April 17 at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom.

Contemplating employment?

Analyze the risks, benefits, and other considerations of an employment decision with TMA’s Employed Physicians resources. Visit the HCMS Buyer’s Guide for discounted attorney rates for contract review.

Presented by the Community Health Improvement and Communications Committee