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DCMS wants to keep you in the know. We do that by actively monitoring the legislative affairs affecting health system reform. You can also visit our SGR specific page for more information.

The Dallas County Medical Society is closely monitoring the progress of health system reform and tracking the actions taken by Congress. DCMS has taken a stand and specified the key issues for successful reform. DCMS members believe passionately that reform is needed, but only reform that will ensure accessible, high-quality care for patients.

TMA has launched the “Me and My Doctor: We Know Best” campaign to help you keep your patients informed. To complement the new Web site (www.MeAndMyDoctor.com), TMA has created posters to hang in your office and a social media push. For information on these new elements of the patient-focused campaign, visit TMA’s “Fix What’s Wrong; Keep What’s Good – Social Media” Web site.

Below is a list of resources, updates and news links in one central Web page. DCMS members may receive updates periodically. E-mail Tracy Casto, DCMS director of public affairs and advocacy, or call 214-413-1427 to join the list.


NEWS & HEADLINES

President Obama Delivers Health System Reform Address to
Congress

GOP Responds to President Obama’s Address to Congress

AMA Response to President Obama’s Address to Congress

Read the Full Text of President Obama’s Speech

AMA Sends Open Letter to President Obama and Members of Congress

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CORPORATE PRACTICE

Physician Employment Protections

SB 894: Allows rural hospitals to employ physician

SB 1661: Provides physicians with important liability protections within a 501(a)

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RESOURCES

TMA Advocates Patients First

Contact Your Congressional Representative (DCMS)

Statement from the Board of Directors – DCMS Charts the Path to Successful Health System Reform (DCMS)
August 12, 2009

TMA Health System Reform Principles (TMA)

AMA Health System Reform Principles (AMA)

TMA Me and My Doctor Health System Reform Campaign (TMA)

HR 3200 – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (AMA)

AMA Framework for Health System Reform (AMA)

AMA Health System Reform Resource Website (AMA)

Health Reform.gov

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UPDATES

AMA Health System Reform Archives (AMA)

TMA News Room

 

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