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Welcome to the Tarrant County Medical Society News Blog. Here you will find highlighted articles that have been published in our bimonthly magazine – the Tarrant County Physician. Every article shared was written by a physician or medical student who is a member of the Tarrant County Medical Society (TCMS). Please share an article of interest to your social media.
TMA Pleased Court Strikes Down Steep Fee Hike and Batching Rules in NSA Cases
Statement by Rick W. Snyder II, MD, Texas Medical Association (TMA) president, in response to the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on TMA’s fourth No Surprises Act lawsuit. TMA challenged a 600% hike in administrative fees and batching rules used in arbitration cases governed by the federal law.…
Parents, Act Now: Pneumococcal Vaccines Protect Kids From Dangerous Diseases
Physicians highlight vaccine importance for kids under 2 years old Texas physicians have a message for parents getting ready to send their kids to daycare or school – make sure your children are up to date on their pneumococcal vaccine. The vaccine prevents infectious diseases that spread easily through a cough or sneeze in crowded settings. “It…
Keep Patients Prepared with Good Medical Recordkeeping
by Hannah Wisterman Originally published by Texas Medical Association on July 25, 2023. Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean opened June 1 and typically runs through November, and Texas physicians and patients alike may be bracing for the possibility of property damage and displacement. With electronic health records (EHRs) proliferating, it’s never been easier for…
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