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Important Physician News and Deadlines

 

Twelve San Antonio Physicians Start New Terms in TMA Leadership Positions
Twelve San Antonio physicians have begun new terms of service in Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. TMA leaders elect or appoint TMA physicians and medical students to one of TMA’s 25 boards, councils, and committees. They are responsible for studying health care-related issues and making recommendations on important health care policy affecting Texas patients and their physicians. All of these physicians are members of the Bexar County Medical Society.

Confused About Face Covering Guidance? Read the New TMA FAQ
N
ow that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed some of its recommendations on masking, it might be difficult for you to keep track of the current state of face coverings – and how it affects your practice. Fortunately, TMA has you covered with answers to frequently asked questions on face mask requirements of the moment. Also, TMA has created a poster for practices to download, print, and post in their offices to publicize the office’s face-covering requirement. Read More

"Ask the Expert" Series: COVID-19 Vaccine Billing and Coding
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are more readily available across the state, you might have questions about coding, payment rates, reporting requirements, what supplies the government will provide for free, and vaccine safety and efficacy. Listen to the podcast Operational and Billing Aspects of COVID-19 Vaccines. Check out and register for other sessions in TMA's "Ask the Expert" virtual learning series. 

Company Recalling Five Sunscreen Products Over Low Levels Of Potential Carcinogenic
Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling five of its sunscreen products after low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure, were found in samples. J&J announced the recall Wednesday and advised consumers to stop using the products. View theimpacted “products, which were sold in aerosol cans here.

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


TMLT CME Webinar:
What Every Physician Should Know About Business Associates Agreements

July 27│12:15 pm - 1:15 pm │RSVP
In this one-hour webinar, cyber attorney Adrian Senyszyn will describe the elements of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), when it is required, how to evaluate BAAs, and the reporting requirements for your Business Associates.

BCMS Blood Drive
July 27│12:30 pm - 5:30 pm │RSVP

Ask the Expert Series
 August 17, October 21│12:00 pm │Register
The Texas Medical Association is launching a new “Ask the Expert” virtual series to bring members direct access to professional experts who can answer questions on legal, practice management, advocacy, and regulatory topics.

 

 

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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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