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Important
Physician News and Deadlines
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Join the New and Revamped Women in Medicine
Committee
Dr. Veronica Vasquez, Chair of the
2021-2022 BCMS Women in Medicine Committee, is happy to announce
the relaunch of this committee as we celebrate National Women in
Medicine Month this September. Learn more
To volunteer for the 2021-2022
Women in Medicine committee, please click here.
Texas Once Again Breaks a Record on Licensing New
Physicians
COVID-19 generated doubt about
whether Texas could sustain its strong physician growth over the
past two decades; however the most recent information compiled by
TMA shows physician workforce growth in Texas is still outpacing
population growth. View the data here.
How to Prohibit Handguns on Private Property
If you’re a private-property owner
and want to bar visitors from carrying on your premises such
as your private medical practice. There are certain steps you must
take and considerations to keep in mind. The Texas Medical
Association’s new white paper, Prohibiting Concealed
or Open Carry of Handguns on Private Property, provides information
on how you can provide the proper notice to handgun carriers that
their weapons aren’t allowed inside your doors.
Pfizer Recalls Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Over Cancer
Concerns
Pfizer is recalling its
anti-smoking drug Chantix after the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) reported that long-term use of the medication can lead
to an increased risk of cancer. Click here to learn why.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech Coronavirus Booster
Shot For People 65 And Older And Adults At Risk Of Severe Illness
USA Today reports, “The Food
and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized booster doses of
the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people 65 and older and those whose
jobs put them at high risk for exposure to COVID-19.” Additionally,
“individuals 18 and up who are at high risk for severe COVID-19
were...included in the authorization.”
Billing for Telemedicine During COVID-19
The Texas Office of the Inspector
General offers insights into improper billing for telemedicine
related to COVID-19 to help you avoid costly mistakes. Find out how
to sidestep the pitfalls here.
FREE PPE Still Available from BCMS
Do you 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.
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Upcoming
Community Events
Protect Your Practice &
Respond to Ransomware Attacks
September 28│12:15 - 1:15 pm│ Register
TMLT is hosting a webinar featuring Shawn Tuma,
cyber attorney with Spencer Fane, LLP will present this
informative webinar on protecting your practice and responding to
ransomware attacks when they occur. This webinar is
designated as 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
57th Annual Pediatrics
for the Practitioner Virtual Conference
October 1-2│All Day│Register
This live internet activity has been approved for
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
San Antonio Virtual
Liver Cancer Symposium
October 1-2│All Day│Register
This meeting will cover the epidemiology of liver
cancer, as well as pre-clinical, translational and clinical
advances in treating this disease, including survivorship and
liver cancer in pediatric patients. The liver cancer community
and interested physicians, researchers and providers are
encouraged to attend free of charge.
BCMS Auto Show
October 21│5:30 - 8:30 pm │SAVE THE
DATE
Ask the Expert Series
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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Circle
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Circle
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