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Texas Needs Medicaid Reform First Followed by State-Specific Medicaid Expansion
Texas physicians have a clear message for our federal and state policymakers on the issue of Medicaid expansion: “Reform first, then expand only with a state-specific plan that targets the unique health care needs of our state’s population and that Texas taxpayers can afford.”
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► Fort Worth Physician Sworn in as TMA's 148th President

Stephen L. Brotherton, MD, of Fort Worth, took office as the Texas Medical Association's (TMA's) 148th president Saturday during the associaton's annual meeting in San Antonio. TMA's House of Delegates, the association's policymaking body, elected Dr. Brotherton TMA president-elect last year.

► Texas Physicians to Tackle Medicine’s Top Issues in San Antonio

More than 1,500 physician leaders and health care experts will convene in San Antonio for TexMed 2013 — the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) annual conference. Participants will examine critical health care policies on the state and national level and discuss strategies to help physicians care for patients in a time of change.

► TMA to Give Away More Than 1,800 Bicycle Helmets in May

TMA to Give Away More Than 1,800 Bicycle Helmets in MayTo protect children from head injuries and encourage fitness, the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Hard Hats for Little Heads program will give away more than 2,000 bicycle helmets in May, which is Bike Month.

► First Repair for Broken Medicaid System? Better Payment

Texas physicians are still being asked to lose money every time we care for a Medicaid patient. This forces most of us to limit the number of Medicaid patients we can see. That, in turn, makes it very difficult for a Medicaid patient to find a physician. The most recent TMA survey found that only 31 percent of Texas physicians accept all new Medicaid patients. That number has plummeted from almost 67 percent since the turn of the century. So, before the state and federal government expand the populations eligible for Medicaid, patient care rates need to be raised to cover the real cost of care.

► Medicaid HMO Payments Must Go to Patient Care, Not Elsewhere

Statement by Michael E. Speer, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). Dr. Speer’s statement is regarding the proposal to increase premiums paid by the state to Medicaid health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

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