The Mission of the Hillsborough County Medical Association, Inc. is to advocate all things necessary to develop and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for medical practices and healthcare in the best interest of the physicians and patients of Hillsborough County.

To our valued patients:
The Hillsborough County Medical Association can provide a physician’s educational background, including specialty training and other pertinent information, which will assist you in finding the best physician for you and your family. This referral service is free and offered to you by calling (813) 253-0471.

To our valued physicians:
Since 1895, the Hillsborough County Medical Association has served as the local voice for organized medicine and is dedicated to preserving your profession. We are advocates for the members of our Association and will continue to keep you informed regarding legislative issues, public health concerns, legal requirements, and other information that would affect you and your ability to practice medicine in this ever changing healthcare environment.

The HCMA is here to protect the future of medicine and your ability to practice it.

RED FLAGS RULE DELAYED UNTIL JUNE 1, 2010

On October 30, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the Red Flags Rule is delayed until June 1, 2010.  The AMA has been urging the FTC and Congress that physicians are not "creditors" and should not be subject to the rule.  We are pleased that the FTC has granted another delay.  For more information on the FTC's decision: http://www2.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/redflags.shtm

For Immediate Release – Hillsborough County Medical Association Reminds Community of Importance of H1N1 Awareness
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Department of Health’s H1N1 Swine Flu Information & Updates
The Department of Health (DOH) has a new website where physicians can obtain comprehensive information and important updates pertaining to the H1N1 swine flu virus. Click here to visit the DOH H1N1 swine flu website.

The Hillsborough County Department of Health updated the advisory on the status of the H1N1 and guidance on medical management.  Click here to see the updated advisory.  For further information or questions, please contact Mr. Warren McDougle, HCHD Epidemiology Program Manager, at 813.307.8015, ext. 6701.

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RAC’S ARE COMING ARE YOU PREPARED?

This article will give you information on the RAC process including some changes from the pilot program. But the best advice is to get prepared now, do not wait until First Coast Service Options is deducting money on your remittance advice notice for RAC identified overpayments. Read More

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A monthly one page publication of the Physicians’ Counsel, offers the latest breaking news on medical-legal developments affecting physicians and health care providers.  Please click here to review the attached latest edition.