Katrina Resources
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Resource Center
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Center
Hurricane Katrina Government Payer Information
The federal government has relaxed guidelines and enhanced benefits for Hurricane Katrina evacuees covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Here's what you need to know.
Texas Physicians Pledge to Help Rebuild Katrina-Ravaged Health Care Systems
TMA and TMA Foundation launch fund-raising campaign to help Louisiana and Mississippi physicians return to their practices.
Help Your Patients Vote to Stop Cancer
You can help convince your patients to take a stand against cancer in November. TMA has produced wallet-size informational cards that you can distribute to your patients to promote passage of Proposition 15, which authorizes the state to issue $3 billion in bonds to establish the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Hurricane Rita Resources
Hurricane Rita Resources
Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Newborn Screen Tests
Due to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, newborn screening was disrupted for the entire state of Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health (OPH) in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have assessed the extent of the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the newborn screening program in LA. Hundreds of newborn children require newborn screening tests.
Hurricane Katrina Private Payer Information
Treating Hurricane Katrina evacuees covered by private health insurance? Get all the details from the health plans.
Physicians Needed for Hurricane Rita Shelters
These Hurricane Rita shelters still need physicians to carry for displaced Texans.
Texas Medicaid Instructions for Katrina Evacuees
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued instructions for submitting claims for services provided to Hurricane Katrina evacuees.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Volunteer Page
How to volunteer to help with Hurricane Katrina relief.
FEMA to Reimburse Texas for Assisting Hurricane Evacuees
In a recent memo to the Texas State Coordinator, FEMA outlined its guidelines to reimburse the state of Texas for assisting evacuees during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Katrina Volunteer Coordination
Who to contact in your town if you want to volunteer to care for Katrina evacuees: Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.