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  • Free Education for TMA Members and Staff

    Explore a variety of practice operations courses in the TMA Education Center. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust, hundreds of CME courses and training programs are free for both TMA members and their practice staff. 

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  • Practice Pointers Newsletter

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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!

    Spotlight on Staff Resources

    Employee Handbook for Medical Practices

    The Value of Customer Service

    Practice E-Tips on Human Resources

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  • Policies and Procedures: A Guide for Medical Practices

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    This updated resource is specific to Texas law and contains 550+ editable pages with 80+ 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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  • Strengthen Your Practice Operations

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    Address your operational concerns and everyday challenges with tools, resources, and hands-on help from TMA’s content experts. Explore your options from free, at-a-glance dashboards to focused reviews with limited scope to comprehensive practice assessments.

    Practice Help Consulting Services

    Grow a Strong Practice Staff

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    Foster, motivate and retain your current staff using policies and procedures for your practice that are specific to Texas law. When necessary, TMA can also help your practice recruit qualified and reliable employees.

    HR and Staffing Tools NPP Guidance

  • Billing and Coding Resources

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    TMA's FREE Reimbursement Review and Resolution Service has helped members recover millions. Speak directly with staff specialists for assistance with billing and coding, payer reimbursement, and regulatory issues.

    Billing, Coding Center Reimbursement Help

    Practice Compliance

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    Managing a medical practice comes with inherent risks. Establish effective compliance programs, understand the latest regulations, and navigate advancements in health information technology.

    Compliance Tools HIPAA Help

  • TMA White Papers

    HIPAA Education

    Use the TMA White Paper Library to explore everything from regulations in physician advertising and retention of medical records, to payment for dually-eligible patients, and the latest laws on telemedicine. Other topics include consent for treatment of minors, DNR orders, DEA investigations, and termination of the physician-patient relationship.

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    TMA is helping to strengthen your practice by offering advice and creating a climate of medical success across the state. 

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  • Contact TMA

    Knowledge Center

    TMA Knowledge Center staff can find answers to all your questions about practicing medicine in Texas. Call, email, or submit a request to the Knowledge Center.

    (800) 880-7955

    Practice Management Help

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

    (800) 523-8776

     

  • Shop Vendors Who Support TMA

    Connect with businesses and services to help you practice medicine in Texas.

  • Social Determinants of Health Resource Center

    Promote health equity in your community with TMA’s Social Determinants of Health Resource Center. Learn more about social factors that drive health outcomes and access TMA items like educational materials, screening tools, and care management resources.

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