TMA Practice Well

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TMA Practice Well episodes

  • COVID-19: Quick Tip - E&M Coding

    Carra Benson, TMA practice consulting associate, provides clarification on evaluation and management coding for time and medical decisionmaking during COVID-19. For more help go to www.texmed.org/CoronaVirus.

    6 min
  • COVID-19: Physician's Mental Wellness

    With so many physicians experiencing intense situations during COVID-19, the mental and physical effects will start to surface even in the most resilient. Austin psychiatrist and internal medicine physician Thomas Kim, MD, and TMA public health policy analyst Anna Stelter discuss signs to watch for and coping strategies. Claim enduring credit at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.

    27 min
  • COVID-19: Reopening Your Practice
    Heather Bettridge, TMA’s AVP of Physicians Services provides tips to help you prepare for a post-COVID-19 surge of patients, and spot changes you can make to help ensure the financial and operational viability of your practice. Access resources discussed at www.texmed.org/PracticeViability. Claim enduring credit at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.
    34 min
  • COVID-19: Payer Updates
    Heather Bettridge, associate vice president, TMA Practice Management Services, and Carra Benson, TMA practice consultant and certified coder, discuss the evolving set of temporary payer policies to deal with the crisis. Access resources discussed at www.texmed.org/PracticeViability. Claim enduring credit at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.
    20 min
  • COVID-19: Patient Behavioral Health
    COVID-19 has impacted almost every facet of our everyday lives. Valerie Smith, MD, co-chair of TMA’s Subcommittee on Behavioral Health, and Anna Stelter, TMA public health policy analyst discuss some of the key factors contributing to mental distress, and techniques and coping strategies to recommend to help patients. Claim CME credit at www.texmed.org/CMEToGo.
    20 min
  • COVID-19: Telemedicine Update
    Telemedicine is at the front and center as the way to see and consult with patients, but there are a lot of questions around changes because of COVID-19. Shannon Vogel, TMA’s Director of Health Information Technology gives an update on telemedicine rules and billing guidelines. Access resources discussed at www.texmed.org/PracticeViability. Claim enduring credit at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.
    26 min
  • COVID-19: Change Management
    The COVID-19 pandemic is poised to be a permanent game-changer. For change to succeed long-term, however, you need to guide not just a project but also the people involved. Heather Bettridge, TMA’s AVP of Physicians Services provides tips for successful change management. Access resources discussed at www.texmed.org/PracticeViability. Claim enduring credit at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.
    15 min
  • COVID-19: Human Resources Update
    Sheri Williams, TMA’s Director of Human Resources and Abby Paige, TMA's Assistant General Counsel discuss recent changes to employment regulations as a result of COVID-19. If you’re concerned or uncertain about expanded medical leave, paid sick leave, or complying with other regulations regarding personnel, listen to this podcast for guidance. Access resources discussed at https://www.texmed.org/PracticeViability. Claim enduring credit at www.texmed.org/CMEtoGo.
    45 min
  • COVID-19: Infection Control & Prevention
    Charles Lerner, MD, an infectious disease specialist and consultant to TMA's Committee on Infectious Disease, and TMA Media and Public Relations Director Brent Annear discuss how to combat the spread of COVID-19 while treating patients. Get the latest updates at www.texmed.org/Coronavirus.
    20 min
  • Quick Tips: Getting Started in Telemedicine
    Ogechika Alozie, MD, TMA COVID-19 Task Force member and Shannon Vogel, TMA's Director of Health Information Technology discuss getting started with telemedicine. For more information and resources go to www.texmed.org/telemedicine.
    17 min

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