Harris County Medical Society

11/18/2025

Obesity Rate Continues to Hike Among Adult Texans.
Recent findings show the share of adults with obesity is still climbing, maintaining a 20-year upward trend in the state. Texas officials and the legislature work to combat the issue through state programs and new legislation.

Recent findings show the share of adults with obesity is still climbing, maintaining a 20-year upward trend in the state. Texas officials and the legislature work to combat the issue through state programs and new legislation.

11/18/2025

Need last minute CME? Then join HCMS VIRTUALLY from the comfort of your own home or office on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM and enjoy networking followed by the Virtual Ethics CME Presentation "TMA Legislative Update: What's on the Horizon" by Jay B. Shah, MD, TMA President. Open to all members and non-members. To register, click on this link https://fs7.formsite.com/yfKOMO/dwekw8rigs/index

11/17/2025

Medical coders, billers, auditors, and clinicians are invited to attend this course to become informed of the new, revised, and deleted CPT® codes for 2026. This guided review will help you better comprehend the changes and provide your practice with a head start in the New Year. Includes digital companion materials with details on the code changes to serve as a resource beyond the classroom. Register at www.pmimd.com/hcms/ and use HCMS30 discount code.

11/17/2025

Today, the Texas Medical Center welcomes an average of 3,300 patients every day—adding up to more than 10 million visits each year, including over 18,000 from international patients. As of 2025, the center employed more than 120,000+ people, among them 20,000 physicians, scientists, researchers, and other life science professionals.

This is what it looked like back in 1945.

11/17/2025

The election is over and the results are in! Enjoy the November issue of the HCMS Physician Newsletter. Click on this link to read and enjoy. https://bit.ly/47L3qQl

11/17/2025

How will you make a difference? Let us know in the comments!

11/14/2025

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Let’s stand together to raise awareness, support early detection, and encourage healthier communities. 💙

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Let’s stand together to raise awareness, support early detection, and encourage healthier communities. 💙
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El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes. Unámonos para crear conciencia, apoyar la detección temprana y promover comunidades más saludables. 💙

11/14/2025

Need CME? Join HCMS Virtually from the comfort of your own home or office on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM and enjoy networking followed by the Virtual Ethics CME Presentation "TMA Legislative Update: What's on the Horizon" by Jay B. Shah, MD, TMA President. Open to all members and non-members. To register, click on this link https://fs7.formsite.com/yfKOMO/dwekw8rigs/index

11/13/2025

Staying informed on the latest healthcare compliance and Medicare updates will help you anticipate and adapt to upcoming changes. Major revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) are expected in 2026. PMI’s annual update program will explain the new payment policies, rates, and quality measures outlined in the 2026 PFS final rule. All medical specialties billing Medicare must understand these updates to ensure accurate claims and revenue stability. The session will clarify which proposals CMS will finalize and how they may affect your practice’s revenue. Register at www.pmimd.com/hcms/ and use HCMS30 discount code.

11/12/2025

Join HCMS Virtually from the comfort of your own home or office on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM and enjoy networking followed by the Virtual Ethics CME Presentation "TMA Legislative Update: What's on the Horizon" by Jay B. Shah, MD, TMA President. Open to all members and non-members. To register, click on this link https://fs7.formsite.com/yfKOMO/dwekw8rigs/index