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Health Alert: Confirmed Case of Measles
San Antonio Metro Health has
been informed by the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) of a confirmed case of measles in a resident of Hood County.
The last confirmed measles case in Texas was in 2019. Due to the
highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases may
occur. We advise clinicians to follow the recommendations
provided and report any suspected cases to your local health
department, preferably while the patient is present. Continue reading
Physician-Led
Results: Medicaid Coverage for Women and Children
The culmination of multi-session
efforts, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) scored a long-awaited
win for maternal health by working with lawmakers to extend
postpartum Medicaid coverage from two months to a full year. It was
just one of several TMA-backed measures approved by the Texas
Legislature that will help women of child-bearing age. Read more
Free Live Webinar:
Preparing for Medicaid Continuous Eligibility Unwinding
More than 2.5 million Texans
benefitted from continuous Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19
pandemic. Now, Texas Medicaid has jumpstarted an unwinding process
that affects eligibility for all Medicaid enrollees, nearly 6
million patients. To help practices improve continuity of care and
mitigate uncompensated care, TMA will host a free live webinar on
June 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm CT. Read more
AMA Declares
Payment Reform an 'Urgent' Priority
During focused committee discussions,
some delegates pushed back on the American Medical Association's
(AMA) plan to improve physician pay, arguing that the association's
current efforts are not enough. Speaking to a packed room at the
AMA House of Delegates meeting, Virginia Hall, MD, a delegate for
the Senior Physicians Section, called on the AMA to advocate more
strongly for "fair reimbursement" under Medicare. Continue reading
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