Visit the Physician
Finder section to verify that the member information we have on
file is current. To make changes to your record, email linda@dallas-cms.org with the correct
information or call Linda Doyle at 214-948-3622
Dallas County
Medical Society - Not Just a Directory Anymore
Many Dallas County Medical Society members understand
first-hand the tangible benefits of renewing their membership, while
some choose to renew or join for no other reason than, "it's the
right thing to do." For others, the only benefit they can name
is receiving a DCMS directory. Maybe it used to seem that way, but now
DCMS is more, so much more, than a directory of members…
Frustrated filling out page after page of credentialing
forms? DCMS provides physicians with the newly approved Texas
Standardized Credentialing Application, which is accepted by all major
health plans in the Metroplex. The
application is available online.
Need help getting paid by managed care companies?
DCMS can arrange for you to have a free, 30-minute session with a
TMA reimbursement specialist. Contact Bryan
White for more information.
Want to market your practice on the Web? DCMS
Referral Service Plus links your Web site to our popular physician
search tool - Physician
Facts - used by hundreds of patients every month. Contact Deanna
Wooten for more information.
Upgrading your office systems and not sure what products
to buy? See our DCMS Circle of Friends
and our Business Resources which
includes current advertisers for choices. Need to speak to someone
about it, contact Bryan White,
director of medical economics, for more information.
Tired of working in a vacuum? The DCMS-hosted
Medical Directors Forum brings together leaders from large group practices
to discuss relevant topics and solutions to problems. Contact Tracy
Casto for more information.
Looking for a way to find meaning in medicine?
The new Community Service Committee matches physician volunteers with
community health projects in need. Visit the Community
Services section of our web site or contact Connie
Webster for more information.
Short of CME hours? DCMS offers CME programs
and seminars throughout the year, including DCMS MedExplore® and
Building Bridges Managed Care Expo. In fact, earning CME is as easy
as reading the Dallas Medical Journal.
DCMS in Action
DCMS plays a major role in helping define the practice environment.
In the last two years, DCMS efforts with the US Department of Justice
and the Texas Attorney General's Office have directly affected every
physician in the county. No other organization represents every physician
in Dallas County. For reasons like these, we believe membership in organized
medicine is the right thing to do, but we want you to get your money's
worth and that calls for taking advantage of the many features and benefits
of membership.
You can count on DCMS to:
- Lobby for medicine and endorse political candidates who put patients
first
- Submit resolutions to the TMA in the best interest of Dallas County
physicians and patients
- Resolve illegal contracting practices and back you during managed
care conflicts
- Serve as your advocate and liaison to state agencies, coalitions,
and health-interest groups
- Provide education on new rules and laws, such as clean claims
and the public use data file
What's more, we still offer the benefits of membership
you're familiar with, such as:
- DCMS Official Directory of Members, used for physician referrals
and by the medical community
- Referral Service Plus, which links your Web site to Physician
Facts on the DCMS Web site
- A subscription to Dallas Medical Journal and Texas Medicine
DCMS-Your Professional Society On Call
Regardless of which DCMS benefits and services you choose to take part
in, we are available for any question or concern you may have about
practicing medicine. As your personal assistant in professional affairs
we will provide you with answers and resources. The welfare of your
practice is our priority. For a list of staff members, see Who
We Are.
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Startup Practice
Guidelines
How and where can I get information before I make decisions
about setting up my practice?
TMA offers one-day workshops for physicians and residents
beginning a medical practice. These workshops offer step-by-step procedures
needed to succeed, whether you are going solo or joining an established
practice.
The workshops include practical information you can use
immediately, including:
* Practice alternatives--solo, group, or HMO/PPO
* Practice setting and practice marketing techniques
* Financing your practice and practice buy-ins
* Medical records
* Patient management/scheduling
* Personnel management
* Financial management techniques
* Legal aspects of medical practice in Texas
If you are interested in these workshops, contact the
TMA Division of Practice
Management at 1-800-880-1300 or 512-370-1300 for dates.
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Practice Management Seminars
For a complete list of current practice management seminars
offered by the Texas Medical Association, visit their website at www.texmed.org
Home Study Programs
Today's fast-paced medical practice leaves physicians with little
free time. We understand you just don't have time to attend a lot of
meetings. That is why TMA is pleased to present a variety of risk management
homestudy programs that can be completed in the comfort and convenience
of your own home or practice ... click
here for more information.
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