For over 215 years, HCMA has represented the voice of Hartford County physicians and their patients. We offer not just a wealth of benefits, like networking events, discounts, action alerts and workshops, we also give you and your patients a way to get involved in the fight for the future of health care.
click for complete member benefits
Don't be left behind! Find out the latest news, whether it's a policy change, a contract change, billing and coding news and alerts or anything else that affects the way you practice medicine.
see action alerts in your area
HCMA's Event Calendar includes a variety of valuable seminars and events. Our goal is to offer our physician members and their staffs the knowledge and resources necessary to manage a successful practice.
Looking for a doctor who supports quality patient care? Search our directory of HCMA members for a physician in your community. You can search by speciality or geographic location.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) now has a toll free number to call with HIPAA questions. It is 1-866-282-0659. This number is available M-F from 9-6 p.m. EST and is for physicians to utilize.
HIPAA Compliance Resources (AMA)
HIPAA Overview (CMS)
HIPAA Glossary (pdf file)
Getting a Handle on HIPAA by Jeanette C. Schreiber, JD, Wiggin & Dana, LLP
aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp
www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa
www.healthprivacy.org
www.hipaaadvisory.com
www.hipaacomply.com
www.wiggin.com
www.aha.org/aha_app/issues/HIPAA/index.jsp
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/4234.html
www.massmed.org/pages/hipaa_tip.asp
www.osma.org/tools-resources/running-a-practice/data-privacy-and-security/hipaa
www.wpc-edi.com
www.guidetohealthcareschools.com/library/hipaa-law