AMA Leaders at the White House
On Monday, May 11, AMA President-Elect J. James Rohack, MD, and Chair-elect Rebecca Patchin, MD, participated in an event at the White House with a group of major health organizations that pledged to take steps toward reaching a common goal of curbing the nation's rate of growth on health care spending by 1.5 percent over the next 10 years.
For more information you can see a summary of this meeting or visit the AMA website.
Governor Perry Signs Two Immunization Bills into Law
Kudos to Senator Jane Nelson, the author of SB 346 and SB 347, both now signed into law. SB 346 establishes procedures to create a lifelong immunization registry in Texas. While Texas maintains ImmTrac, an immunization registry for children, there has not been a central registry fro Texans 18 years and older.
Identity Theft Red Flags Rules Deadline Extended until August 1
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted on April 30 to delay until August 1 implementation of its "red flag" regulations that require physicians and others whom the FTC considers "creditors" to develop written policies to prevent identity theft. To learn how to comply with these new regulations, download TMA's Learn @ Lunch webinar.
Swine Influenza Updates
The following information is made available for physicians and cliniciansregarding the Swine Influenza A (H1N1). For information call theTarrant County Health Department at 817-321-4700.
For over 25 years Dr. John Smith has been writing the “Notes from the John” column in the Tarrant County Physician. A collection of his jokes and cartoons have been compiled for posterity and your reading pleasure. The cost is $20 and proceeds from the sale go to the TCAM Capital Campaign. Call 817-732-2825 to order your copy today. Quantities are limited! 
Texas Electronic Registration (TER) System
In 2007, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1739 that mandates physicians complete all cause-of-death information and medical certifications electronically. Starting August 31, 2008, the state’s new online death registration system, the Texas Electronic Registrar (TER) system will allow physicians to submit the required information electronically at any time or location with internetaccess. Click here for more information. Problems with payments?
Physicians looking for help in resolving payment, coding, or other claims disputes with health plans should turn to TMA's Hassle Factor Log Programs. The next carrier meeting is with BlueCross BlueShield and Trailblazer. The deadline for submitting hassle factor logs and claims in August 22. Click here for more information about this program.
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Are you NPI Ready?
Effective May 23, 2008 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now requires full compliance with the national provider identifier (NPI) regulations. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) replaces the multiple identifiers formerly used. With the NPI requirement now in effect, it is important to have the facts. Click here to access TMA's NPI Resource Center or call the TMA Knowledge Center at (800) 880-1300.
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