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In this Week's Issue

  • 2021 Joint Installation of Officers
  • COVID Vaccines for Physicians
  • BCMS COVID-19 Vaccination Survey
  • COVID Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in San Antonio
  • San Antonio Metro Health Advisory
  • City of San Antonio COVID-19 Volunteer Sign-Up
  • Health Plans Extend Telemedicine, Cost-Share Waivers
  • Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial opens at UT Health San Antonio, University Health
  • Free PPE Supplies
  • BCMS COVID-19 Resources Page
  • University Health System Weekly Newsletter

 

 

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Important Physician News and Deadlines

 

2021 Joint Installation of Officers
This year we will be hosting a virtual event for our 2021 Installation of Officers on January 23, 2021 at 6:30pm. Register here.

COVID Vaccines for Physicians

BCMS continues to work with pharmacies and hospitals to coordinate COVID-19 vaccinations for physicians and their front-line staff who do not have access to COVID vaccinations through a hospital where they are privileged. For the latest information about this effort, click here.

BCMS COVID-19 Vaccination Survey
Do you or your staff still need the FIRST dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? Take survey

COVID Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in San Antonio
Monoclonal Antibody Referral Form - San Antonio Regional Infusion Center


San Antonio Metro Health Advisory
Health Alert: COVID-19 Surveillance and Reporting - Jan. 6, 2021

City of San Antonio COVID-19 Volunteer Sign-Up
The City of San Antonio is planning some mass vaccination events in the near future. If you would like to volunteer to help, please complete the Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry. Licensed healthcare professionals and lay persons can register as COVID-19 volunteers to support the state’s public health and medical preparedness response. This registration system collects basic information about you and your licensure* (if applicable). Upon registration, you’ll be connected to locally organized volunteer agencies. Click here to register

Health Plans Extend Telemedicine, Cost-Share Waivers
Since Jan. 1, prescriptions for all controlled substances must be filed electronically. However, prescribers who demonstrate financial or technical hardships, or other exceptional circumstances, can apply for a waiver that, if approved, will grant a one-year delay. View extensions.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial opens at UT Health San Antonio, University Health
San Antonians will have the opportunity to participate in the fifth international COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial beginning in January through UT Health San Antonio and its clinical partner, University Health System, now referred to as University Health. Read more.

Free PPE Supplies
Need PPE for your practice? Let us help! Physician practices in need of PPE, please click here to indicate your PPE needs. Requests are filled as donated supplies are available.
 

 

 

Upcoming Community Events


SAMGMA Management 101
January 19 │ 7:30 am │Register
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our Management 101 meeting via Zoom.
Penny Crow, MS, SHRM-SCP, RHIA from the Brittain Kalish Group LLC will
present “Delegation and Accountability”.


 Critical Illness Recovery in Patients with
Persistent Symptoms “Long” after Acute COVID-19

January 20 │ 5 pm- 6 pm │Register
Presented by: Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at UT Health San Antonio.  
 This live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.


2021TMA Winter Conference
January 29-30 │ All Day │Register

 

 

Circle of Friends Platinum 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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