HCMS Central Branch Meeting Registration

Due to the current COVID environment in Harris County,
the HCMS Central Branch will be hosted virtually.

HCMS Central Branch

Earn one hour ethics CME learning about

"Turning Ideas Into Policy"
by Doug Abel, Vice President of Public Affairs & Advocacy, HCMS

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Event Schedule, Topic and Objectives

6:30 - 8:00 PM - Networking and HCMS/TMA Ethics CME Presentation: "Turning Ideas Into Policy" by Doug Abel, Vice President of Public Affairs & Advocacy, HCMS

Objectives: Discuss the appropriate path to move an idea that impacts patient care and/or the practice of medicine in Texas to a developed TMA policy position; Utilize the different avenues available to promote policy that affects physicians and patients, such as public health initiatives, statutory changes such as tort reform or regulatory changes adopted by the appropriate entity (TMA, legislative body and/or regulatory authority); Discuss the importance of organized medicine working with “one voice” to promote sound medical policy in Texas.

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Pre-Paid Branch Member (subject to verification) ($0.00)

1st/2nd Year in Practice, New Member, Under 35 Years, Medical Student - Complimentary

Pay 2022 Branch Assessment (includes three 2022 mtgs) ($50.00)

This Meeting Only Fee ($40.00)

Non-HCMS Member Fee ($100.00)

Commercial Sponsors

Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) - Gold Level Friend of the Society

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center - Silver Level Friend of the Society

Contact Information

Susie Loucks, susan_loucks@hcms.org

713-524-4267, ext. 269

Harris County Medical Society

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