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• HEALTH CARE DELIVERY

  Healthy Vision 2020We desperately need an unobstructed, clear view of the future of health care in Texas. Our growing population, beset by expensive acute and chronic diseases, doesn’t have enough physicians to care for them now. The legislature’s view of the massive state Medicaid budget rarely extends beyond what it takes to balance this year’s budget. Many physicians face the deluge of new laws, rules, and regulations that keeps coming between them and their patients. With Healthy Vision 2020, we bring into focus a clear and distinct view of the rest of this decade in Texas health care.
• TEXAS MEDICINE

  Extra Fee, Extra HassleAs physician practices struggle to stay viable, some have resorted to charging additional patient fees to make up for declining payments, rising costs, and scarce time that stack the odds against many doctors. The fee may come in different brands and sizes, labeled as an annual medical home fee, administrative charge, or direct payment for a membership of sorts for insured patients to stay in the practice. But the idea is the same: Physicians are looking for a way to continue to give their patients high-quality, personalized care, while filling in the economic gaps created by the many things doctors say today's health care system expects them to do but tends not to compensate.  
• PRACTICE HELP

  Deadlines for Doctors Keeps You CurrentYou can keep up with federal and state requirements that affect your practice by regularly checking TMA's Deadlines for Doctors.
• MEMBER BENEFITS

  Did You Know...? Benefits of Your TMA MembershipOne of your TMA member benefits is access to exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services.
• EDUCATION

  CME Anytime, Anywhere!The Texas Medical Board required physicians to have 48 CME credits every two years including 2 credits of ethics. Come to our Education Center to find a wide array of programs to fulfill your requirements for you and your staff.
• ABOUT TMA

  TMA Survey ResultsThe Texas Medical Association conducts surveys of Texas physicians to research regulatory, socioeconomic, and political issues to support federal and state legislative efforts. Check out the latest findings.
• TEXAS MEDICINE

  No Longer an Option

  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General used to encourage physicians in Medicare and Medicaid to adopt voluntary compliance programs. But now it's the law. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, compliance programs are no longer voluntary. As a condition of enrollment in federal health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, the health system reform law requires physicians to establish a compliance program that features specific core elements.