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TMA Honors the Boss

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:59:05 PST

Peers, old friends, coworkers, physicians, and others from the "family of medicine" gathered in Houston to celebrate Lou Goodman, the CEO and executive vice president of the Texas Medical...

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AMA House Debate on Health System Reform

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:53:06 PST

House of Delegates debate on other matters appears to be stretching on. We will not begin debate of health system reform issues at 3 pm, CT. My best guess right now is 3:45 pm, but stay tuned. AMA...

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AMA Reference Committee on Legislation

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:09:20 PST

So far, four resolutions have been submitted directing AMA action or policy on health system reform. There are six other items on the reference committee agenda, but we will live blog only the debate...

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TMA EVP Lou Goodman Honored by AMA

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:40:49 PST

The AMA today bestowed its Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award on Lou Goodman, PhD, the executive vice president and CEO of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Goodman has served the TMA as...

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Forum on Health System Reform - Live Coverage

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:10:10 PST

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One More Texan Wins AMA Post

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:04:35 PST

And, finally, congratulations to Erin Dunnigan, MD, a fellow in endocrinology at Parkland Hosptial in Dallas. She was just elected alternate delegate to the AMA House of Delegates from the Residents...

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Should AMA Reset Support for HR 3962?

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:46:20 PST

Here is the text of Late Resolution that may be considered by AMA House of Delegates later today: "Resolved, that the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association rescinds the action taken...

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Dr. Bias Elected to AMA House

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:28 PST

Another Texan has won an election at the interim meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Houston. Travis Bias, DO, who is in the second year at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in...

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Texans Prepare for Health System Reform Debate

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:36:30 PST

Texas delegates to the American Medical Association House of Delegates Interim Meeting in Houston spent hours this morning discussing the AMA's position on health system reform and whether or how TMA...

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Texas Student Wins Spot on AMA Board

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:29:44 PST

Congratulations to Meredith Williams, medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. She just won election as the student member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. Her term on the...

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Live Blog Coverage of Health System Reform at AMA House of Delegates

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:42:50 PST

Blogged Arteries will provide frequent updates, and some live coverage, of the health system reform discussion at debates from the interim meeting of the American Medical Association House of...

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FDA Approves Peramivir Use for H1N1

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:59:09 PDT

Rapid spread of the H1N1 flu virus has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the use of the investigational antiviral drug peramivir. FDA Approves Peramivir Use for...

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PBF Helps Us Take Care of Our Own

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:58:53 PDT

The TMA Physicians Benevolent Fund (PBF) helps those in the extended TMA family who need support because of poverty, infirmity, disability, accident, or other adversity. This extended family embraces...

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Bill Exempts Small Practices From Red Flag Rule

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:58:23 PDT

Small physician and accounting practices are exempt from the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "red flags rule" under legislation the U.S. House of Representatives passed on Oct. 20. Bill...

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TMA Foundation Plans 2010 TexMed Benefit

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:58:02 PDT

TMA Foundation’s 17th annual benefit on Friday, April 30, 2010, offers a night filled with western charm and entertainment. TMA Foundation Plans 2010 TexMed Benefit 10/26/2009 7:00 PM ...

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EMR Guide Links to a Better Future

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:57:44 PDT

The potential of health information technology (HIT), including electronic medical records (EMR), to strengthen the health care system and improve quality of care has garnered nationwide attention. ...

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How Would You Change the 1500 Form?

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:57:22 PDT

The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) is asking physicians, insurers, and others in the health care industry to complete a survey on potential changes to the 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form. ...

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Invasion - Responding to H1N1 Flu: Podcast TMA

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:36:34 PDT

Seasonal influenza and the novel H1N1 form of the virus have descended upon physicians' offices across the state of Texas. Doctors face a rare challenge this year as they hustle to vaccinate patients...

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Emergency Medicare Votes Coming

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:38:32 PDT

The Texas Medical Association urges members to contact U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn today and ask them to support S 1776, the "Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009,"...

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STAT!Ref Delivered Through TMA Web Site

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:25:15 PDT

You can take it with you! STAT!Ref mobile, that is. STAT!Ref has been optimized for delivery on mobile devices! Now, you can get smart healthcare answers stat right from your smartphone. STAT!Ref...

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TEXPAC Hosts Senate Candidate Forum

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:24:07 PDT

Six Texans who want to be the next U.S. Senator from our state will make their cases to the Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee (TEXPAC) at a candidate forum at 7 pm Oct. 24 during...

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Medicare Begins 2008 PQRI Payments

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:23:35 PDT

Medicare began making 2008 incentive payments to physicians participating in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) on Oct. 12. Medicare Begins 2008 PQRI Payments 10/12/2009 7:00 PM...

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Entrust Your Insurance to TMLT

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:23:00 PDT

The Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) has a new colleague referral program called Entrust. Entrust Your Insurance to TMLT 10/12/2009 7:00 PM http://feeds.feedburner.com/bloggedarteries

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TPHP Governing Board Appointed

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:22:39 PDT

Texas Medical Board President Irvin Zeitler, DO, has appointed the members of the governing board of the Texas Physicians Health Program (TPHP). TPHP Governing Board Appointed 10/12/2009 7:00...

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Are You Ready for the RAC?

steve.levine@texmed.org (Steve Levine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:22:11 PDT

Are you prepared to deal the Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractor program to recover improperly paid claims next year? If not, TMA can help make sure you are. Are You Ready for the RAC? ...

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