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Important Physician News and Deadlines
American Medical Association Awards UT Health SA for Reducing Physician Burnout
UT Health San Antonio has earned the bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association as a "Joy in Medicine" health organization. The prestigious distinction acknowledges the nation's leaders in prioritizing proven efforts to enhance the well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians. Read more.

Majority of House Members Sign on to Appeal to Fix Medicare
TMA remains at the forefront of ongoing efforts to fix Medicare, and Congress indicated that it backs those efforts via a physician-initiated letter that has garnered significant bipartisan support. Learn more.

Engage Your Practice & Patients in Medicare Fight
The ongoing cuts to physician Medicare payments threaten practice viability as well as patients' access to timely care. You and your patients can help stop the cuts by asking Congress to act now. Visit TMA's Medicare Payment Reform Center for physician-ready messages to send to your representatives and patient-friendly materials for your reception area. Act now. 

Continued Action Taken to Increase Access and Supply of IV Fluids Following Hurricane Helene
Following storm damage from Hurricane Helene at Baxter International Inc.'s facility in North Carolina, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its subagencies continue taking action to support access to intravenous (IV) fluids. As a result, hospitals have 50% more product available to them now compared to right after the hurricane. Stay updated.
Upcoming Community Events
Symposium on Gut-Brain Dynamics in Health & Diseases
Nov 1│RSVP
Join UT Health SA for the upcoming free CME opportunity with presentations from experts on the field of mircrobiome research and more. 

Out of the Darkness
Nov 2│RSVP
Join us for the "Out of the Darkness" community walk, hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

UIWSOM Symposium on Humanities in Healthcare
Nov 2│RSVP
Join the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine for presentations on topics of professionalism, ethics, spirituality and humanism; CME available.
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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 services 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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