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News Releases
12/19/2011
North Texas Specialty Physicians, Texas Health Resources selected by CMS to participate in the Pioneer ACO Model
FORT WORTH and ARLINGTON, Texas - December 19, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians (NTSP) and Texas Health Resources have been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Pioneer ACO Model. Texas Health and NTSP are among an elite group of healthcare organizations nationwide chosen to participate in this new ACO pilot program.
To read the full press release, click here.
8/10/2011
NTSP Executive Director to participate in ACO Learning Network webinar
NTSP Executive Director Karen Van Wagner will participate in a webinar hosted by the Brookings-Dartmouth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Learning Network on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. Van Wagner will speak about how to effectively engage physicians to transform clinical culture as part of ACO implementation.
To learn more, click here.
8/9/2011
NTSP Executive Director to speak at WHIT Congress
NTSP Executive Director, Karen Van Wagner, will present "Evolving to an ACO: A Case Study from an Independent Physician Association" at World Healthcare Innovation and Technology Congress (WHIT) v.7.0 happening November 7-8, 2011 in Vienna, Virginia. WHIT v. 7.0 is a healthcare strategy meeting that presents the latest on the business of healthcare information technology.
To learn more, click here.
7/15/2011
NTSP physician featured in Fort Worth Star-Telegram
NTSP physician Dr. Errol Bryce is featured in the article "Doctor mixes faith, medicine in seminars to help people live healthier lives" published inthe July 1, 2011 issue of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Dr. Bryce speaks about combining faith and medicine in his practice. He also discusses the seminars he conducts which teaches people how to live healthier lives.
To read the full article, click here.
7/7/2011
NTSP Executive Director weighs in on CMS guidelines for Accountable Care Organizations
NTSP Executive Director Dr. Karen Van Wagner is quoted in the journal article "Accountable Care Organization Prototypes: Winners and Losers?" by Harris Meyer. The article is found in the July 2011 issue of Health Affairs, a leading journal of health policy thought and research.
Health Affairs is peer-reviewed and explores health policy issues of current concern in both domestic and international spheres.
Source HealthAffairs.org
To read more, click here.
6/24/2011
National medical society names NTSP board member and Sandlot CMO as president-elect
The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has announced NTSP Board Member and Sandlot Chief Medical Officer Dr.Thomas Deas, Jr. as its new president-elect. Dr. Deas assumed his role in May and his term will continue until May 2012.
To read more, click here.
6/21/2011
NTSP physician named vice speaker of AMA House of Delegates
Congratulations to NTSP physician Dr. Susan R. Bailey! Dr. Bailey was elected as the new vice speaker of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates.To read more, click here.
6/20/2011
NTSP board member and Sandlot Chief Medical Officer named great physician in Texas
Congratulations to NTSP Board Member and Sandlot Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Deas, Jr. for being named one of 25 Great Physicians in Texas by Beckers ASC Review! The bimonthly publication offers general business, legal, clinical news, analysis and guidance on a variety of topics relevant to ambulatory surgery centers. Dr. Deas was also included on the publications 75 of the Best Gastroenterologists in America list back in November. Check out both lists at the links below.75 of the best Gastroenterologists in America
Physicians do not pay and cannot pay to be on this publications lists. The publication conducts extensive research on the physicians they profile and surveys and recommendations from non-bias industry experts are considered in their selection process. For more information about Beckers ASC Review, visit their website at www.beckersasc.com
6/14/2011
NTSP board member and Sandlot Chief Medical Officer featured in HIT Exchange magazine
NTSP board member and Sandlot Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Deas, Jr. is featured in the articles "5 Pillars of a Successful HIE" and "Physician-centric Health Information Exchange Solutions" found in the May/June 2011 edition of HIT Exchange magazine.
To read "5 Pillars of a Successful HIE", click here.
To read "Physician-centric Health Information Exchange Solutions", click here.
1/14/2011
The North Texas Specialty Physicians (NTSP) Charitable Fund announced new funding opportunities for non-profit organizations, government organizations, private foundations, universities or faith-based organizations serving the North Texas region.
The NTSP Charitable Fund is currently offering two $10,000 grants. Those organizations chosen will present opportunities that serve the community and fit well within the Charitable Fund's misson of "Driving innovations in the coordination and integration of safe and effective patient care in the North Texas Region."
The two grant opportunities align with the Charitable Fund's purpose of strengthening the patient and physician relationship and improving health in our North Texas community.
Funding applications are due by February 15, 2011 and funding decisions will be announced March 15, 2011. Organizations can apply online at www.ntspcf.org