Texas Medical Association

Hard Hats for Little Heads is a success because TMA physicians, medical students, and TMA Alliance members take the time to host events, fit helmets, and explain to children the importance of wearing a helmet. We would not be celebrating 30 years without your dedication to keeping kids safe – Thank you!

TMA President G. Ray Callas, MD, and chief lobbyist Clayton Stewart closed out the Business of Medicine Conference with a preview of top battles to come during the 2025 legislative session. Whether fending off scope creep or health insurers to protect patient care, “that’s where your expertise comes in to educate lawmakers,” Mr. Stewart said, urging physicians to get involved.

The Texas Delegation prepped last night to take Texas’ physicians top issues to the AMA’s interim meeting in November and to the U.S. Capitol early next year. “The No. 1 unifying message around Medicare reform is fixing the [cost inflation measure] and we actually have a legislative vehicle to do that,” AMA Board Chair Michael Suk, MD, said.

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate many facets of medicine and TMA’s Business of Medicine Conference. “AI systems need to adapt over time, and as clinicians, we need to stay informed about these advancements,” Alvaro Moreira, MD, a consultant to TMA’s HIT Committee said during one of two CME sessions dedicated to the topic.

Celebrating 30 years of Hard Hats for Little Heads! TMA physicians, TMA Alliance members, and medical students have hosted thousands of events across Texas over the years to encourage safe, fun exercise.

Hurricane Helene Disrupts IV Fluid Supply Chain Hurricane Helene damaged a key manufacturing plant for North American IV products, which has implications for Texas as well. But plans are already underway to ramp up production. Here’s what TMA and TMT are tracking as the situation develops. https://hubs.li/Q02SXDFD0

TMA President Ray Callas, MD, had the privilege of participating in an important panel discussion about issues impacting the Texas border and nation during U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s American Revival Tour. As human trafficking and the fentanyl crisis continue to devastate lives, Dr. Callas brought important insights on the public health consequences of these issues.

October Texas Medicine Is Here! With more than 5,100 physician, alliance, resident, and student members, TEXPAC works to advance TMA’s mission through political education and activism, as well as in the election of medicine-friendly candidates at the local, state, and federal levels. This issue takes a look at how input from individual physician TMA members, as well as from county medical societies and alliance chapters, help drive TEXPAC's success. Plus, longstanding outreach programs bond TMA to local communities. https://hubs.li/Q02SrfzT0

TMA’s Political Action Committee Carries Forward Pro-Medicine Legislation Over the past 60 years, TEXPAC has compiled an impressive record of achievement, from unseating numerous incumbents hostile to organized medicine’s agenda, to electing several of its own physicians to state House and Senate seats. All those victories played a direct role in some of TMA’s biggest wins in the legislative arena. https://hubs.li/Q02Srdm00

How much education physicians must complete and on which specific topics varies by licensing agency. TMA has curated CME to meet Texas Medical Board and Drug Enforcement Agency requirements for controlled substances, plus state and federally mandated HIPAA education. Read more. https://hubs.li/Q02SfGPl0