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Important Physician News and Deadlines
Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program Launch at Select H-E-B Pharmacies
The City of San Antonio and H-E-B announced the launch of the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program. The initiative aims to support individuals who struggle with cost of diabetes insulin prescriptions and raise awareness about the no-cost diabetes self management workshops offered by the City's Metropolitan Health District. Learn more.

Tell Your U.S. Rep.: Sign on to Stop the Medicare Pay Cut
A new bipartisan letter drafted in part by a physician legislator urges Congress to act immediately to stop the 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut scheduled for Jan. 1. It only takes a few clicks to tell your representative today to sign on and protect physician practices. Act now.

Be the Advocate - Support Foster Children in Bexar County
Over 2,000 children in Bexar County still need a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Anyone can volunteer to be an advocate! CASA provides full training and support to ensure you are not alone during this rewarding journey as a volunteer advocate. Learn more about how you can make a positive impact in a child's life. Get involved.

UT Health San Antonio Awarded $12.6 Million Grant for Cancer Research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio received a collaborative $12.6 million program project grant from the National Cancer Institute to define the functions and regulation of BRCA1, BRCA2, and related tumor suppressor genes and find new ways to combat cancer. Read more.
Upcoming Community Events
Updates in Hospital Medicine Conference
Oct 4-6│Register
Hosted by UT Health San Antonio, this conference is designed to updated providers on the most current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for inpatient care.

TMA Business of Medicine Conference
Oct 10-12│Register
This conference will provide a comprehensive overview of the business of medicine through interactive sessions and lectures.

Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants Ribbon Cutting
Oct 17│Details
Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House.

BCMS 38th Annual Auto Show
Oct 17│RSVP
Join us for an evening filled with live music, vehicles, and delicious food from great local restaurants.

Major General Joe Robles Distinguished Lecture in Military Health
Oct 24│RSVP
UT Health SA is hosting a special lecture on military health with guest speaker Brigadier General Clinton Murray, MD.

Symposium on Gut-Brain Dynamics in Health & Diseases
Nov 1│RSVP
Hosted by UT Health SA, the symposium will explore the latest discoveries in the field of microbiome research and more.
Circle of Friends Gold Sponsor
Circle of Friends Silver Sponsor
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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 San Antonio, TX 78249
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About The Physician's Link
The Physician's Link is a service of the Bexar County Medical Society. Some of the suggestions conveyed may not be applicable to your practice today, but the goal is to offer information over time that returns value in excess of the cost of your membership. If you would like to recommend future topics to share with your colleagues, please submit them to the BCMS Executive Director at melody.newsom@bcms.org.
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