2007 Membership Dues are PAST DUE
Thanks for helping keep DCMS and TMA one of the strongest medical societies in the country. As a member of DCMS and TMA, you are joining your colleagues in supporting your profession and uniting through DCMS to represent physicians in our community. Your support is greatly appreciated.

If you are one of the few physicians who hasn’t paid your dues yet, note that the delinquent deadline is March 1 and the drop deadline is April 1. The DCMS Directory goes to press shortly thereafter and will include only members whose dues are current.

You’ll be glad you renewed your membership for 2007. Here’s why: DCMS plays a major role in representing Dallas physicians before county and state governmental bodies, the insurance industry, the media, and the public. DCMS supports your practice every day. Membership in DCMS, TMA, and the AMA is a wise business decision. We want you to get your money’s worth from your membership, so take advantage of the many features and benefits of membership. Visit www.dallas-cms.org often for the latest news that affects your practice.

Lone Star MSO:
NEW DCMS Circle of Friends Member
Lone Star MSO is a physician-owned practice management company that is committed to providing clients with the best service, performance, and integration available. “Lone Star will enhance the value and economic performance of practices,” according to Presley M. Mock, MD, president of Lone Star MSO and a DCMS member. “Through sophisticated operations management and optimal resource utilization, physicians and practice leadership will be able to focus their time, talent, and energy on clinical performance and outcomes, as well as growth strategies.”

Lone Star MSO offers a comprehensive list of support services that include managed care contracting, billing and accounts receivable management, human resources management, cutting-edge information technology, and financial analysis and reporting. To find out how Lone Star can assist you in growing your practice, contact Trey W. Schroeder, partner of Lone Star, at 214-345-1423 or visit their website at www.LoneStarMSO.com.

DCMS Directory: Revisions Deadline is March 1
The 2007–2008 DCMS Directory will be going to press soon. For physicians who haven’t had their photos taken by RCL Photography or who have not submitted a professional photo to DCMS, a DCMS logo will appear in place of their picture. March 1 is the deadline for submitting a photo. To schedule a photo session with RCL Photography, call 800-951-8712.

Recently, you received a request for you to review your membership profile. Office address information needs to be confirmed so your entry in the DCMS Directory is accurate. If you have a valid email address on file with DCMS, your profile update request was sent via email. Otherwise, a copy of your profile was sent via regular mail. Please respond to the profile update request before March 1. For more information contact Linda Doyle at 214-413-1437.