Harris County Medical Society

06/05/2026

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. Registration is only open to Active, dues paying members of HCMS/TMA. Each member and one guest can purchase tickets on the Mezzanine level for the discounted rate of $20 per ticket. Each ticket includes $30 of loaded value that can be spent on food and/or merchandise. Deadline is June 29! Go to www.hcms.org/AnnualEvents

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Join our partners with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and The Health Museum with the lifesaving effort through blood donation at the Blood Drive on June 10th. Head to the link for more info and to reserve your spot! 🩸

Join the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s lifesaving effort through blood donation at the Blood Drive on June 10th. Head to the link in bio for more info and to reserve your spot! 🩸

06/04/2026

For HCMS Physician Members ONLY! Artificial intelligence is already changing medicine. The question is: Will physicians help shape it — or be shaped by it?
HCMS’s newest publication -- AI 101: A Physician’s Guide breaks down what physicians need to know NOW about AI in healthcare.
This is not hype. It’s practical guidance designed specifically for physicians navigating the rapidly changing AI landscape.
Read the guide now. Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay ahead at www.hcms.org/AI_101_A_Physicians_Guide

06/03/2026

Join HCMS for "Marketing 101: The Resources You Need to Develop and Grow Your Patient Base" on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. In today’s competitive environment, marketing your practice has never been more important to improve patient acquisition and retention, increase revenue, and grow your practice. 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://fs7.formsite.com/yfKOMO/ocseebp6gn/index

06/03/2026

Join our partners at The Health Museum this summer!

06/03/2026

The TMA Education Center offers free CMEs, mandatory training, and other education as a benefit of membership, compliments of the TMA Insurance Trust. Course offerings include HIPAA training, practice management topics, ethics CMEs, mandated training, and various other subjects. The savings from this free education for both you and your staff more than covers the cost of annual membership.
Visit the TMA Education Center at https://texmed.inreachce.com/ to access the course offerings. Log-in to your HCMS/TMA account prior to selecting a course to access it for free.

06/02/2026

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. Additionally, coding rules can vary by payer. Refer to our Hospital Services Billing Guide found at www.hcms.org/Billing-Payers for guidance and helpful resources.

06/02/2026

Don't forget to get your CME! Join HCMS member physicians VIRTUALLY for an informative presentation by Kemisha Nordstrom, JD, TMB General Counsel. Register by clicking on this link https://fs7.formsite.com/yfKOMO/6hm34bywsq/index

06/01/2026

HCMS membership gives me an opportunity to collaborate with other physicians in order to improve the practice of medicine. It also allows me to be a voice for my patients. HCMS staff has provided excellent support from a practice standpoint with help on payment advocacy and new rule updates. www.hcms.org/PhysicianAutonomy