A newsletter for Texas physicians from the Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust

December 2011 / January 2012

A trip to the doctor just got a little more fun for some Texas kids

The Young County Family Clinic promotes literacy while making a doctor exam a special event for low-income children. Read article

Injuries don’t take a holiday

Accidental injuries can happen even during the holiday season, and they can be devastating to you, your family, and your career. Personal accident insurance provides extra coverage (beyond your primary medical coverage) if you suffer from certain injuries, such as total and permanent loss of sight or loss of a hand or foot. Personal accident insurance offers a cash benefit that you can use to help pay for whatever you need, including mortgage payments, groceries, and other living expenses.

News and Events

Join other Texas physicians at the TMA Winter Conference

Join other Texas physicians at the TMA Winter Conference, January 27 – 28, 2012, at the AT&T Executive Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The conference will feature thought leaders from across the state, updates on the latest marketplace trends, and information about new technologies.

New TMA calendar helps physicians comply with state and federal regulations

Physicians who run their own business know how difficult it is to keep up with state and federal compliance timelines and key health policies that impact their business. TMA has recently developed a calendar — humorously titled “Calendar of Doom” — to help physicians know what compliance and regulatory issues they need to take care of, when they need to comply, and what happens if they don’t.