TMA Practice Well

Although skepticism about vaccines exists among a broad array of Texans, conversation and an open mind can help reluctant patients come around. Guest host Lynn Stewart, MD shares talking tips and resources you can use to help your patients overcome vaccine hesitancy and looks in particular at the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine that protects against related cancers. To claim CME for thi...

Physician members can access a wealth of expert advice and practical information from the Texas Medical Association. This episode spotlights a popular member benefit, TMA’s reimbursement, review, and resolution service. Guest speaker and manager of reimbursement, review, and resolution service, Carra Benson, provides quick tips in the top five topics with frequent questions: bundling, credentialin...

Expert guests answer questions about billing for NPP services, including billing incident-to, and frequent questions about supervision. To claim CME for this episode and access additional resources on this topic go to www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo . 

A difficult patient can be any patient, from one who has multiple symptoms or is noncompliant, to someone who is just angry or receiving bad news. Boost your communication skills and learn techniques that you – the physician – can use to thwart difficult behavior. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many vulnerabilities in health care and the economy, and in no small measure, in the fee-for-service payment model that undergirds volume-based physician practices. Value-based care, on the other hand, has proven to be more resilient during the pandemic.     In this third and final installment of the Value-Based Care series, TMA quality consultant Yvonne Mounkhou...

Texas physicians are required to electronically prescribe all controlled substances (Schedules II-V) unless an exception applies, or a waiver is granted. Expert guest answer frequent questions from physicians about the requirements and circumstance that allow for exceptions and waivers. Claim CME for this episode at  www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.

A technology lawyer and a digital communications expert answer frequent questions about using social media in a medical practice to build your online reputation – and to protect it. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGO.

Expert guests answer questions about coding and billing for the COVID-19 vaccines. Moderated by a Texas Medical Association quality practice consultant, experts in billing and coding, public health policy, and health care law answer common questions from physicians and health care providers about COVID-19 vaccines. 

Decisions you make today will affect you and your practice for years. That’s why launching an independent practice takes careful planning, no matter what drives you to take this giant step into your future. In this webinar, TMA practice management consultant Yvonne Mounkhoune walks you through steps you must take and mistakes to avoid when starting an independent practice.

Expert guests answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for staff, mask requirements, and unemployment and other benefits. Sheri Williams, TMA associate vice president of human resources, and Austin employment law attorney Laura Goodson, JD, discuss what to consider as you bring staff back into the office. Claim CME for this episode at  www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo .

You’re finishing residency and starting your job search – what do you need to do and know to sell yourself successfully? Yvonne Mounkhoune, a TMA practice management consultant, walks you through steps to prepare for interviews. 

What is trauma, and how can trauma-informed care enhance a physician’s interactions with patients? TMA Public Health Analyst Deanna Cureton hosts this episode in which Valerie Smith, MD, and Joyce Mauk, MD, members of TMA's Subcommittee on Behavioral Health, answer these questions. To claim CME for this episode go to www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo .

Even seasoned speakers get anxious before giving a talk. Their secret: They know to channel anxiety into energy. Learn more speaking tips like this! Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo  and for more help on this topic, contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 523-8776 or visit  www.consulting.texmed.org.

It's an exciting time, you're ready to start in medical practice! Get tips from TMA practice consultant, Yvonne Mounkhoune, to help you decide which practice setting is right for you. For expert assistance, TMA members may contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 532-8776 or email practice.consulting@texmed.org.

Shannon Vogel, TMA’s AVP of Health Information Technology and Jeff Drummond, JD, partner at Jackson Walker Dallas answer physician's questions about the 21st Century Cures Act. To claim CME and access resources and more help on this topic go to www.texmed.org/cmetogo .

CLIA issues five types of certificates depending on the complexity and range of testing a lab performs. TMA practice management and reimbursement manager Carra explains the types of certificates and how to obtain one. Find more help .

After a long journey, your hard work is coming to fruition; in less than two years you’ll be in medical practice. Now is the time to plan your move from residency to practice. We can help you get there. For expert assistance, TMA members may contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 532-8776 or email practice.consulting@texmed.org.

A strong business plan is key to launching a new patient service or opening your practice. Learn a methodical, practical approach to creating a business plan. Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education . 

In this second episode of the Value-Based Care series you'll get a closer look at the business side of value-based care. Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education . 

Three out of four physicians will likely experience employee theft and embezzlement. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman, provides strategies to protect you and your practice. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo and for more help on this topic, contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 523-8776 or visit www.consulting.texmed.org

A long term lease contract your didn’t negotiation correctly can be a huge burden. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman and Jeremy Burroughs, with CARR Healthcare real estate discuss the current market and tips for preparing for negotiations.

Is it possible to have some holiday fun without risking exposing loved ones to the coronavirus? Texas Medical Association COVID-19 Task Force physician member Trish Perl, MD, discusses how to safely enjoy the holidays with family and other loved ones. Dr. Perl is interviewed by TMA public health policy analyst Meredith Vinez. Find more COVID-19 help at www.texmed.org/COVID-19 .

Avoid chasing patient receivables and dealing with increased levels of uncollectible patient responsibility dollars. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman, walks you through sound financial policies. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo and find more help on this topic at www.texmed.org/PracticeOperations.

COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerability of volume-based care and your practice’s viability. Is value-based care the answer to diversifying fee-for-service income? Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education . 

TMA director of marketing, Lena Banks, shares six steps to creating and implementing marketing strategies that fit your practice. Claim CME for this podcast at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGO. Find more help on this topic at www.texmed.org/Education .