Telehealth during government shutdown

CMS has provided guidance on how to conduct telehealth services during the shutdown.

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E-Voting for your 2026 Candidates began October 10

This is your society, make sure you have a voice in who leads it. To view the candidate photos, bios and statements for the 2026 Slate of Candidates, Emails to vote went out on Friday, Oct. 10. Don't forget to vote!

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HCMS Physician Practice Staff Orientation

Join us for a free virtual lunch hour orientation to physicians and their staff to highlight the many free tools and resources HCMS provides to help practices reduce payer-related burdens, assist in practice management, to grow and maintain financial viability, and other practice concerns. The virtual Orientation will be held on Wednesday, October 22 at 12:15 pm.  

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Medicare claims hold lifted

CMS has lifted the hold on claims processing that began on October 1 due to the shutdown, with the exception of claims related to noncovered services.

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2025 Annual Business Meeting 

The Harris County Medical Society and Houston Academy of Medicine Annual Business Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, via Zoom. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up.>

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