Governor Approves Bill to Reduce Prior Authorization Hassles
Care for countless Texas patients will happen more quickly by reducing health insurers ’ bureaucratic delays, thanks to a bill Gov. Greg Abbott allowed to become law this weekend.The Texas Medical Association (TMA) prioritized curbing health insurers ’ onerous prior authorization practices this legislative session, resulting in passage of House Bill 3459 by Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD (R-Friendswood), and Sen. Dawn Buckingham, MD (R-Lakeway), with considerable support by Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound). (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kids 12 and Up: Get a COVID Shot, Physicians Urge
As Texans return to work, school, and play thanks to more people getting the COVID-19 vaccine, physicians are now urging vaccination for children 12 years old and older. Texas Medical Association (TMA) COVID-19 Outpatient Workgroup physicians created a new infographic flyer urging parents to protect their adolescents and children against a disease that ’s killed hundreds of thousands of Americans and millions of people worldwide. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Houston Neurologist Bestowed TMA ’s Highest Honor
AUSTIN – About 70 years after he first had the inkling to become a physician, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) has honored 75-year-old William H. Fleming III, MD, with its Distinguished Service Award. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Installs Valley Physician as 156th President
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) today installed Edinburg internist E. Linda Villarreal, MD, as president. She will lead the association for one year, after having served the past year as president-elect. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Foundation Elects Officers
Three Houston physicians, a Tyler volunteer, and a university professor from Austin were elected to serve as officers on the Board of Trustees of the Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMAF), the philanthropic arm of the Texas Medical Association. The officers began their terms earlier in May during TexMed, TMA ’s annual conference. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Physicians Recognize Exceptional Science Teachers, 2021
In a year when teachers and their students have faced challenges that forced them to adapt to new learning environments, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) recognized five outstanding Texas science teachers with its 2021 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. The winners were announced Friday during TexMed, TMA ’s annual conference, held virtually. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Alliance Elects San Antonio Leader President
The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has elected Jennifer Lewis of San Antonio to serve as president. Her one-year term began on Thursday. TMAA is the community service and advocacy arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), comprising spouses and partners of physicians, in addition to physicians, resident physicians, and medical students. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Physicians Recognize Exceptional Science Teachers(1)
In a year when teachers and their students have faced challenges that forced them to adapt to new learning environments, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) recognized five outstanding Texas science teachers with its 2021 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. The winners were announced Friday during TexMed, TMA ’s annual conference, held virtually. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fort Worth Pediatrician Voted TMA President-Elect
Gary W. Floyd, MD, a Fort Worth pediatrician, was elected president-elect of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) today. TMA ’s House of Delegates governing body announced elections during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held virtually this year due to the pandemic. He will serve in this role for one year before assuming the presidency of America ’s largest state medical society in 2022. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Awards Scholarships to 15 Minority Medical Students
Fifteen minority students entering Texas medical schools this fall each will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Texas Medical Association (TMA). Physicians selected the students for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and desire to care for Texas ’ increasingly diverse population. TMA announced the winners Friday during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held virtually. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Installs Valley Physician as 156th President
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) today installed Edinburg internist E. Linda Villarreal, MD, as president. She will lead the association for one year, after having served the past year as president-elect. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fort Worth Pediatrician Voted TMA President-Elect
Gary W. Floyd, MD, a Fort Worth pediatrician, was elected president-elect of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) today. TMA ’s House of Delegates governing body announced elections during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held virtually this year due to the pandemic. He will serve in this role for one year before assuming the presidency of America ’s largest state medical society in 2022. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Waco Physician Elected Speaker of TMA ’s House of Delegates
Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, was elected speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association ’s policymaking body. The house announced his election during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held virtually again this year from Austin. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Denton-Area Physician Elected Vice Speaker of TMA ’s House of Delegates
Little Elm internist John G. Flores, MD, was elected vice speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association ’s policymaking body. The house announced his election during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held virtually in Austin. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - May 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
