TMF Membership

By becoming a member of TMF Health Quality Institute you will have the opportunity to join more than 4,500 like-minded physicians in continued support for the improvement of the quality of health care in Texas. Whether member involvement extends to service on the board of trustees, medical peer review or participation in quality improvement projects, physician members are an invaluable asset to TMF.

TMF membership is available only to licensed Texas physicians (MDs and DOs) or physicians in training. Membership is complimentary for physicians and physicians in training who are members of either the Texas Medical Association (TMA) or the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA).

Through our contracts with federal, state and local governments, as well as private organizations, TMF Health Quality Institute partners with physicians and providers in a variety of settings to help improve the quality of health care for Texans. This update provides highlights of our current contracts.

Only through physician support, leadership and guidance can TMF meet its quality improvement objectives. Join today and make a difference in Texas health care.

Request for nominations for TMF Board of Trustees and Philip R. Overton Award (PDF)
TMF’s nominating committee is currently accepting nominations from the TMF membership for positions on the TMF Board of Trustees. Utilize the these forms that were mailed on February 10, 2010 to submit your nominations.

Membership Benefits

Join an organization endorsed by TMA and TOMA that includes a network of physicians and other health care professionals committed to quality health care
Become eligible to apply for physician reviewer or clinical coordinator participation
Vote on membership matters
Receive invitations to attend programs for physicians

Receive special physician and provider tools for monitoring the prevention and/or treatment of diseases affecting Medicare beneficiaries, including diabetes, stroke, breast cancer, influenza, pneumonia, and heart disease.

Online Membership Registration

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* Physician Type:	MDDOPhysician in training
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* Membership Type:	REGULAR MEMBER: MDs or DOs who are legally qualified to practice in Texas, performing professional activities within the State of Texas, are are members of either the Texas Medical Association or the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association PHYSICIAN IN TRAINING: MDs or DOs who are in internship, residency or fellowship training, currently hold a training certificate isued by the Texas Medical Board and are members of TMA or TOMA INACTIVE MEMBER: MDs or DOs who are legally qualified to practice in Texas, but not performing professional activities wthin the State of Texas and are members of TMA or TOMA

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Affirmation	I am currently licensed and in good standing with the Texas Medical Board. I understand that my membership with the TMF Health Quality Institute is contingent upon maintaining concurrent membership with TMA or TOMA and that I am bound by their established principles of medical ethics as well as the requirements of the TMF Bylaws. I may terminate my membership at any time by providing written notice to TMF.

Register by Fax or Mail

To become a member of TMF Health Quality Institute, download, print and complete the membership form and mail to:

TMF Health Quality Institute
Bridgepoint I, Suite 300
5918 West Courtyard Drive
Austin, TX 78730-5036

Fax completed form to 512-381-0226

Document Title	File Formats
TMF Membership Form

For More Information

For more information about TMF membership, contact TMF 1-800-725-9216, ext. 611 or by e-mail at membership@tmf.org.