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    TMA members and their practice staff have exclusive access to affordable, highly-rated practice management services and consultants.

    Whether you're a physician in solo or small group practice in a rural area, employed by a large group or system in an urban market, or somewhere in between, TMA’s Practice Management Services team of consultants, certified coders and auditors, and other experienced professionals can provide the assistance you need.

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          • Get TMA’s new practice management newsletter, Practice Pointers! From obtaining accurate reimbursement from payers, to ensuring adequate staffing and retention levels, improving patient satisfaction scores, and more, you’ll want to be on the list to receive tips, exclusive content, and more!

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  • Product Spotlight

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    Discounted for TMA members, this updated resource is specific to Texas law and contains 550+ customizable pages with 75+ template forms. Highlights include sections on Telehealth, Clinical Care and the CURES Act, as well as a 200-page HIPAA guide and inclusive language.

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  • Service Areas

    Whether your practice needs a birds-eye view with limited information or in-depth, hands-on help, TMA’s practice management experts are here for you.

  • Start Off Ahead of the Curve

    Start or relocate your practice ahead of the curve with professional advisors, a sound financial proforma, and regulatory compliance.

    New Practice Planning

    Keep Your Finances On Track

    Help maximize your revenue cycle, contain costs, and capture lost revenue through an analysis of key financial indicators and comparisons with specialty benchmarks.

    Financial Management

  • Keep Your Practice at Peak Performance

    For more efficient operational outcomes, work with a TMA expert to evaluate and refine processes, policies, and procedures.

    Practice Operations

    Hire, Train, and Keep the Best Staff

    Under guidance from a TMA consultant, recruit new employees, realign duties and roles, provide staff trainings – these all help improve customer service, streamline workflow, and boost staff morale.

    Human Resources

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    Custom Services

  • Client Testimonials

    “I want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the entire TMA team for helping to make [my practice] happen, I could not have done it without TMA's support! … Though it has been tough, [TMA] definitely prepared me for the journey ahead. Again, thanks to everyone and we plan to continue to work with you all in the future.”

    -Yemisi Adeyemi-Fowode, MD
    Physician
    Texas Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology

    "The administrative team at GRMC has relied on TMA Practice Consulting for many years. Some of the key areas in which we have utilized their expertise and experience is in setting up new physician practices, in auditing physician practices, and in providing critical comparative information. We have learned that their outside perspective brings credibility and context in evaluating the complexities of physician practices, and in bringing solutions related to finances or operations.We have heard numerous praises from our physicians who have used their services independently of the hospital, for practice evaluations and office manager recruitment. In this area, the TMA also shines with respect to their professionalism and effectiveness.”

    • -Michelle Rumbaut, COO
      Penny Wallace, CFO
      Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

      “As someone who has been in Medical Practice Management for over 20 years, I have purchased many Texas Medical Association Products and attended many of their seminars. I have never been disappointed with the quality, clarity, and value of their services. Their practice management staff and consultants are top-notch, and I have appreciated their dedication and knowledge.”

      -Paulette R. Saca, R.N.
      PHO/CME Director
      Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

      For questions regarding our services or to speak with a consultant directly, call (800) 523-8776.

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  • Starting Your Career - FREE Seminars for New Physicians

    Starting Your Career

    Starting in medical practice with the right people, processes, and structure is key to the success of any new practice. These informative seminars are beneficial in helping residents and fellows make critical decisions about getting started in medical practice.

    To reserve your day and time, e-mail Practice Management Services or call (800) 523-8776.

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  • Contact TMA Practice Consulting

    For expert assistance, email practice.consulting[at]texmed[dot]org, or call.

    (800) 523-8776

  • Case Studies

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    Learn from others’ successes to help launch your practice into the future.

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  • Meet Your Consultants

    Heather Bettridge

    Heather Bettridge, BA, CPC, CPMA, serves as associate vice president of TMA Practice Management Services. Her 25 years' diverse health care experience includes operational efficiencies, financial analysis, educational program development, policies and procedures, human resource management, clinical documentation improvement and audit activities, and new practice setups.

    Teri Deabler

    Teri Deabler, CMPE, COE, is a practice management consultant with more than 25 years’ experience in health care management and creating high-performing teams. Her expertise includes revenue cycle management, new practice setups and relocations with construction project management, and operational process improvement. 

    Carra Benson

    Carra Benson, MS, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CDEO, is a practice management associate with approximately 20 years’ experience in health care, working with physician practices and in hospital systems. Her expertise includes revenue cycle management, coding and documentation audits, provider credentialing, medical records, and payer policies and relationships. 

    Beverly Chilton

    Beverly Chilton is a practice management associate with more than 25 years’ experience in health care, working in family and occupational medicine, orthopedic, and rehabilitation clinic settings. Her expertise includes organizational and strategic planning, developing standards to attain facility accreditations, analyzing productivity, financial and outcomes reporting, and coordinating employee trainings and employment benefits.