TMA Practice Well

CLIA issues five types of certificates depending on the complexity and range of testing a lab performs. TMA practice management and reimbursement manager Carra explains the types of certificates and how to obtain one. Find more help.

After a long journey, your hard work is coming to fruition; in less than two years you’ll be in medical practice. Now is the time to plan your move from residency to practice. We can help you get there. For expert assistance, TMA members may contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 532-8776 or email [email protected].

A strong business plan is key to launching a new patient service or opening your practice. Learn a methodical, practical approach to creating a business plan. Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education. 

In this second episode of the Value-Based Care series you'll get a closer look at the business side of value-based care. Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education. 

Three out of four physicians will likely experience employee theft and embezzlement. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman, provides strategies to protect you and your practice. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo and for more help on this topic, contact TMA Practice Consulting at (800) 523-8776 or visit www.consulting.texmed.org

A long term lease contract your didn’t negotiation correctly can be a huge burden. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman and Jeremy Burroughs, with CARR Healthcare real estate discuss the current market and tips for preparing for negotiations.

Is it possible to have some holiday fun without risking exposing loved ones to the coronavirus? Texas Medical Association COVID-19 Task Force physician member Trish Perl, MD, discusses how to safely enjoy the holidays with family and other loved ones. Dr. Perl is interviewed by TMA public health policy analyst Meredith Vinez. Find more COVID-19 help at www.texmed.org/COVID-19.

Avoid chasing patient receivables and dealing with increased levels of uncollectible patient responsibility dollars. TMA practice consultant, Mollie Mailman, walks you through sound financial policies. Claim CME for this episode at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo and find more help on this topic at www.texmed.org/PracticeOperations.

COVID-19 has highlighted the vulnerability of volume-based care and your practice’s viability. Is value-based care the answer to diversifying fee-for-service income? Claim CME for this episodes at www.texmed.org/education. 

TMA director of marketing, Lena Banks, shares six steps to creating and implementing marketing strategies that fit your practice. Claim CME for this podcast at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGO. Find more help on this topic at www.texmed.org/Education.