February 23, 2020                                    THE WEEKLY DOSE                    The latest news and updates for Physicians in Bexar County
In This Week’s Issue
· 202O Census’ Importance to Your Patients · TMB Answers PMP Questions · Peripheral Vascular Association Launches The PVA Channel · Mosquito Repellant Covered Under State Health Plans · Upcoming Community Events · University Health System Weekly Newsletter                                                     Full Stories Below				Circle of Friends ¤ Spotlight ¤ Amegy Bank CBI Office Garcia-Ayala International
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Important Physician News and Deadlines
The 2020 Census’ Importance to Your Patients   The 2020 Census is gearing up, the data collected for Texas will tell us how $675 billion in federal funding will be distributed for programs including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, adoption assistance and several others. A Texas undercount would affect funding for these programs so we are asking physicians to stress the importance of participation to their patients. Their information is kept confidential from government branches. 2020 Census Resources TMB Clears Up Questions About Texas PMP Checks Starting March 1^st, all physicians will be required to check a patient’s prescription history for evidence of doctor-shopping or drug diversion prior to prescribing certain medications. With this new law going into effect, it’s resulting in many questions and the TMB is providing answers. In addition, TMA has created a PMP Section in their website as a resource to physicians. Peripheral Vascular Association Launches The PVA Channel Peripheral Vascular Associates recently launched The PVA Channel, a resource to help educate the community on vascular disease symptoms, causes and treatments. These short videos by PVA Physicians, will focus on a different topic each week so be sure to tune in. Click to view The PVA Channel Mosquito Repellant Now Covered Under State Health Programs With summer just around the corner, it’s important to start protecting ourselves from mosquito-borne disease such as the Zika virus. HHSC issued a standing order this week, that mosquito repellant is now covered in Medicaid, CHIP and other state health programs. The order itself serves as a prescription so patients do not need to contact their physician. You can read the full article here
Upcoming Community Events
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Panel Discussion and Meet the Experts February 23│RSVP BCMS Alliance Presents Journey to Spring Luncheon February 25│ RSVP Webinar: Understanding Your Cyber Insurance February 25│RSVP Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference February 26-28│RSVP MGMA San Antonio Management 101 Series March 17│ RSVP National Doctor’s Day March 30
Circle of Friends Gold Sponsors
Thank you to our BCMS Circle of Friends sponsors! Donations from Circle of Friends sponsors help keep down the cost of dues and allow BCMS to continue to provide quality service to its members. The Society continues its pledge to you that it will only involve itself in services  and programs that benefit you, the member, and your patients.
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