Established in 1903, HCMS is the professional organization for physicians in Harris County and the largest county medical society in the nation with 15k members
Use of AI Chatbots Grows in Mental Health Care; Physicians Can Help
About one in eight U.S. teens and young adults use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, opening the door for physicians to have conversations with patients about the technology.
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DSHS Establishes World Cup Hotline to Help Physicians Diagnose Disease
Medical officials in Dallas, Houston, and Austin told Texas Medicine Today they are working together to monitor health-related issues throughout the World Cup. The Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS’) hotline is another tool for physicians as thousands are expected to travel to the state during the tournament.
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Join HCMS for "Marketing 101: The Resources You Need to Develop and Grow Your Patient Base" on Wednesday, June 10. For more information contact Regina Royal at [email protected] or 713-524-4267, ext. 243. Or click on the link here and register today https://t.co/SokOv5xNmW
HCMS membership gives me an opportunity to collaborate with other physicians in order to improve the practice of medicine. HCMS staff has provided excellent support from a practice standpoint with help on payment advocacy and new rule updates. https://t.co/z5WrbSPKjm
TMA Calls for Stronger THC Rules.
A recent House of Delegates resolution regarding products infused with hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) advocates for increased safety regulations and enforcement, including child safety, testing, and labeling standards.
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Are you billing hospital visits correctly?
In recent years, coding guidelines for inpatient and observation services—including code descriptors and documentation requirements—have undergone significant revisions and continue to evolve. Click here https://t.co/T71znyuptK
Pregnant women suffering severe nausea, vomiting, and weight loss – to the point of being incapacitated – might have a serious condition, not just ordinary morning sickness. It could be hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Kathryn Clarke, TMA director of Clinical Practice and Quality spoke to KVUE-TV's Jenni Lee about the condition. "By week 10, I was down 18 pounds from when I started my pregnancy," said Ms. Clarke.
Watch the interview to learn more about HG: https://t.co/d2Xq1Izxq4
Join us for PMI’s upcoming live webinar: Management & Leadership for the Medical Practice June 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. HCMS physician members and their staff save 30% using promo code HCMS30. Go to https://t.co/elyqNqORsl to register.
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As artificial intelligence continues to expand across health care, HCMS has established a new AI Committee to help physicians navigate the evolving use of AI in medicine.
Learn more about the templates and HCMS AI resources at https://t.co/edz8IUqvwh
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@HCMSHAM The HCMS Women Physicians Section met on Thursday, May 14 at The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. It included networking, dinner and an ethics CME on "Calming Intense Emotional Distress - What Can You Do to Take Charge" by Anne Friedman, PhD.
Join us for PMI’s upcoming live webinar: Mastering E/M Coding June 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. HCMS physician members and their staff save 30% using promo code HCMS30. Go to https://t.co/elyqNqORsl to register.
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Join the HCMS Women Physicians Section on Thursday, May 14 at The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. It includes networking, dinner and an ethics CME on "Calming Intense Emotional Distress - What Can You Do to Take Charge" https://t.co/2NsMRI1vWu
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Join us for an exciting night at a Houston Astros game, on Tuesday, August 4. Registration is only open to Active, dues paying members of HCMS/TMA. Click here to register https://t.co/MuvzSopfB3
Need CME from the comfort of your home or office? Then join HCMS member physicians VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, June 9 learning about "Upholding Professional Accountability: What You Need to Know About Physician Licensure, Discipline, and Regulation in Texas" https://t.co/AFbpLaOL5m
Here with the folks with KUHF and “Hello, Houston”. HCMS member physician Dr. George Santos discussed the connection between screen time on your phone and early onset dementia. #hcms#harriscountymedicalsociety
Join us for an exciting night at a Houston Astros game, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Cheer on the Astros as they face the Toronto Blue Jays and enjoy a Harry Potter theme night. HCMS members only!! Deadline is July 1! Click on the link here to register https://t.co/wORyihyCo4
Enjoy the Health Museum with your family at the HCMS Member Appreciation Day. Member physicians are welcome to invite their staff to enjoy a free day at The Health Museum with their families. https://t.co/YwAUZligx7
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