Prospective Private Practice Committee Accepting Nominations.

In written testimony to the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee, #TMA highlights the access-to-care challenges created by the law’s flawed implementation, which prompted TMA’s lawsuits. hubs.li/Q02tc8mK0

Lawmakers Take Up Fallout From Change Healthcare Cyberattack
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Lawmakers rip UnitedHealth at Change Healthcare hearing

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Novitas Solutions Warns of Top 10 Medicare Claims Errors.

If left uncorrected, these common errors will lead to denied claims and prevent payment from Medicare. hubs.li/Q02sW-fC0

Fingerprinting Services to Be Offered at TexMed.

Because many Texas physicians now are required to provide fingerprints to renew their medical licenses, TMA has contracted to make these services available at TexMed for registered conference attendees. hubs.li/Q02sX1v00

CMS to Test Prior Auth Requirements for Certain ASC Procedures.

Medicare will assess whether prior authorization requirements decrease potential fraud – and spending – related to 40 services with cosmetic benefits in the (ASC) setting. hubs.li/Q02stC2K0

Still Beating: Outgoing TMA President “Won't Stop Knocking on Legislators' Doors”.

Cardiologist Rick Snyder, MD, is known for hard-hitting, long-standing advocacy efforts that have brought him into legislative chambers and regulators’ offices.
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TMA Debuts Leadership Program for Physicians at Every Career Stage.

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Innovate: Cutting-Edge Expo Hall

In addition to exciting exhibitors with innovative products and services, the TexMed 2024 Expo Hall features new opportunities to mix and mingle. Join more than 1,000 of your colleagues for TMA’s largest annual conference May 2-4 in Dallas.

Great turnout at the Chicken Farm Art Center for TMA’s listening event with San Angelo physicians.

TMA’s first Listening Session with Texas physicians gets underway in San Angelo. #TMA

Nearly 500 physician delegates attend TMA’s House of Delegates annual meeting to develop relevant, meaningful policy that benefits Texas physicians and their patients. If you’re a delegate, sign up for TexMed 2024 today.

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Aetna Set to Pay Medicare Advantage G2211 Claims.

The list of health plans providing payment for G2211 claims – used to document the coordination of care for patients with complex or serious conditions – continues to grow. hubs.li/Q02q-2hg0

Join more than 1,000 of your physician colleagues at TexMed 2024. You will learn about current health care innovations from dynamic speakers, earn receive free CME, and shape health care policy at TMA’s House of Delegates sessions.

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Medicare Offers Options Amid Shift to Value-Based Care.

With the stated goal to transition all Medicare patients to value-based care arrangements by 2030, CMS has developed several fast-growing alternative payment models. hubs.li/Q02qDn-N0

CMS to Debut Primary Care Payment Model.

Certain accountable care organizations (ACOs) that participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program are eligible for the new ACO Primary Care Flex Model. hubs.li/Q02qDnvV0

Calling all Texas physicians, steer your community to healthier living! Join Walk with a Doc and turn steps into wellness. Be part of a movement that's bringing health to every doorstep. hubs.li/Q02fT4d30

Domestic and Global Measles Cases Rising:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all U.S. residents traveling internationally be current on vaccinations. hubs.li/Q02q9L2_0

TMA Launches Public Health Podcast Series:

TMA Health Beat offers physician-led educational discussions to inform the public on some of TMA’s public health priorities, as well as community outreach programs the Council on Health Promotion oversees. hubs.li/Q02q9GrL0

TDI Proposed Rules for State Network Adequacy Law Raise Strong Concerns:

The law, as written, strengthens requirements for state-regulated PPOs and EPOs, including those related to the waiver process. hubs.ly/Q02q147c0