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Advocacy & Public Health

Emergencies

Together, HCMS and Texas Medical Association (TMA) represent the majority of
Texas physicians, allowing us to have a strong voice in the Texas Capitol and
have significant influence on medical legislation and socioeconomic issues that
affect physicians and their patients.

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access to these resources. No app needed.

Legislative Advocacy

Together with the Texas Medical Association (TMA), we bring in-depth knowledge
on the issues that matter most to physicians to state and federal lawmakers and
help them make reasoned, well-informed decisions. We also keep our members
well informed about pending legislation that will affect physicians, patients, and the
practice of medicine.

Business of Medicine Advocacy

HCMS works to ease administrative burdens and prevent unnecessary
government interference. It provides comments to proposed rules and regulations
and meets with government officials to communicate physicians’ perspective
on issues. HCMS intervenes when physicians cannot overcome obstacles with
payers, regulators, and others.

COVID Response

During times of disaster and pandemics, we offer the resources physicians need
to maintain continuity of care and strengthen their practice’s viability. HCMS
distributed almost 7 million pieces of PPE, worth more than $14 million, to
physicians and medical practices.

Disaster Preparation

HCMS has prepared a brochure with helpful information and contacts to assist
physicians and their patients in preparing for a hurricane or other major disaster.
It includes information on developing a disaster plan for your practice, a disaster
supply kit, evacuation plan, and plan to secure your practice.