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  • TMA Physician Payment Resource Center

    TMA can help resolve issues with your payer network status, prompt-pay, and other reimbursement claims. More than $3.8 million was recovered for Texas practices in 2024.

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  • Deal or No Deal: Negotiating Contracts

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    Negotiating a health plan contract is one of the most important business moves an independent physician can make.

    TMA survey data from June 2018 shows that on average, 43% of responding physicians secured changes to contract terms, payments, or both.

    Learn How to Negotiate  

  • Health Insurance Education Resources for Physicians

    TMA members can share these educational resources with patients, families, employers, and community organizations to help improve understanding of health insurance concepts, coverage options, and common insurance terminology.

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  • Health Plan News

    TMA payment specialists know how difficult it is to keep up with health plans’ constant changes. We are here to help you stay informed about the latest news from the major payers. Check back frequently for billing, coding, and health plan policy updates.

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    Educational Quick Tips

    Billing and Coding Tips, Tools, and Resources

    With varying and constantly changing billing and coding requirements, how can you and your staff know what to do? TMA’s reimbursement specialists are here to help. View TMA curated educational resources to help you keep current.

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  • TMA Cheers Appellate Court Ruling in Third NSA Lawsuit

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    Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President Jayesh "Jay" Shah, MD, in response to Friday's order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit granting TMA’s petition for rehearing en banc in TMA’s third No Surprises Act (NSA) lawsuit, which vacates the circuit panel’s Oct. 30, 2024 opinion and will result in a hearing by the full panel of judges at a later date.

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  • Ask the TMA Knowledge Center

    Got Insurance questions? Call or email the Knowledge Center.

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  • Surprise Medical Bills, What Are They?

    Some Texans receive medical bills they did not anticipate, even though they have health insurance. Their insurance might not cover that care or provide as much benefit as they assumed.

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  • Revenue Cycle Management Tool

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    The tool compares four RCM vendors identified by TMA’s Practice Consulting department. It shows scalability for practice sizes, specialties, payment model, and unique service offerings – all so that physicians do not waste time researching a vendor that cannot meet their needs.

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  • TMA Endorsed Vendors

     

    Created and endorsed by TMA, the Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust (TMAIT) helps physicians, their families, and their employees get the insurance coverage they need.




    In 1979, TMA established Texas Medical Liability Trust to provide affordable, reliable coverage against medical liability claims for its members. We provide the best protection and benefits to our policyholders, including a strong claim defense, customized risk management, and enhanced policy features.