Most Recent News Releases
TMA Flu Fighters Dispel Flu Vaccine Myths
Myths about the flu shot are circulating like flu bugs. TMA's Flu Fighter physicians want to set the record straight about the safety of seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines.
Doctors Encourage Minority and Disadvantaged Students to Overcome Obstacles, Become Physicians
"Work hard and persevere, and you can achieve most anything." That was the message of approximately 50 minority physicians and medical students to more than 450 minority and disadvantaged students Thursday in Houston.
TEXPAC Endorses Gov. Rick Perry for Reelection
Calling Governor Perry a sound leader on patient care issues, TEXPAC, the political arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), announced today that the organization has endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry for reelection in 2010.
Critical Vote for Medicare Fix Before U.S. Senate on Monday
TMA physicians urge the U.S. Senate to vote in favor of S 1776, the “Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009.” The bill repeals the flawed funding formula used to pay physicians for Medicare services and eliminates the $245 billion debt that has accumulated under the current payment system.
TEXPAC Hosts First Forum for All Prospective 2010 U.S. Senate Candidates
The Texas Medical Association’s political action committee, TEXPAC, is sponsoring the first forum for all prospective candidates in the 2010 race for U.S. Senator from Texas.
TMA “Flu Fighters” Recommend H1N1 Vaccine for Pregnant Women
TMA “Flu Fighter” physician leaders have a message for patients, especially women who are pregnant: Get your H1N1 shot as soon as possible ― the vaccine is safe and can protect you from getting sick.
TMA Chronicles History of Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
TMA presents "Smoke and Mirrors - A History of Tobacco Advertising," a fascinating and chilling exhibition of more than 100 years of tobacco advertising, promotion, and news coverage.
TMA Urges Cornyn to Continue Fight to Fix What’s Wrong, Keep What’s Good in U.S. Health Care
As the Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on its $829 billion health care bill, TMA urges Sen. John Cornyn to continue the fight to "fix what's wrong and keep what's good" in the country’s health care system.
TMA Staff Expert Tapped to Lead Health Care Policy Team
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) announces a staff expert will lead its health care policy team. The association has promoted Lee Spangler, JD, to vice president, Medical Economics.
TMA to Give Away More Than 3,500 Bicycle Helmets to Texas Children in October
Head injury is the most common cause of death and serious disability from bike crashes. Bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent, yet only about 50 percent of cyclists wear a helmet when they ride. Even less wear them correctly.
Texas Physicians to Make House Calls Across the State on Health System Reform
TMA and local county medical society leaders are hosting town hall meetings — “House Calls” — around the state so physician leaders can learn how patients feel about the current health system reform proposals.
Doctors, Health Care Workers on H1N1 Vaccine Priority List; Front-Line Caregivers Planning Now to Keep Patients Safe
As flu season hits, TMA physicians and other health leaders want health care workers healthy and caring for patients, not out sick or potentially spreading germs. That is why front-line health workers are in the top group of the H1N1 vaccine recipient priority list.
TMA Urges Congress, President Obama to Protect Patients From Insurer Business Tactics
TMA is urging President Obama and the U.S. Congress to fix what’s wrong and keep’s what good in America’s health care. The association sent a letter to President Obama and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation asking them to support health system reform legislation that would provide greater transparency and accountability in the health insurance industry.
TMA: Reform Must Provide Patient Access While Protecting Freedoms
TMA statement pertaining to the recent AMA House of Delegates debate on health system reform and President Obama’s address to the house.
Dallas Physician Earns State Medical Society’s Highest Honor - “What One Does Is More Important Than What One Gets”
TMA is honoring third-generation physician Robert M. Tenery Jr., MD with its 2009 Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest honor.
Houston Physician Elected to TMA’s Board of Trustees
Lewis E. Foxhall, MD, a family physician from Houston, was elected to serve on the TMA Board of Trustees.
San Antonio Physician Elected to TMA’s Board of Trustees
David Henkes, MD, a pathologist from San Antonio, was elected to serve on the TMA Board of Trustees.
TMA Foundation Elects New Board Officers
The TMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TMA, announces the election of new officers to its Board of Trustees.
Texas Medical Association Awards Minority Scholarships(1)
Nine Texas minority college students about to enter medical school each have received a $5,000 scholarship from TMA.
Fort Worth Orthopedic Surgeon Reelected Speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates
Fort Worth orthopedic surgeon Stephen L. Brotherton, MD, has been reelected speaker of TMA's House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body.
Austin Psychiatrist Reelected Vice Speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates
Austin psychiatrist Clifford K. Moy, MD, has been reelected vice speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates.
Houston Physician Becomes 144th TMA President
TMA has elected William H. Fleming III, MD, of Houston as its 144th president. Dr. Fleming was installed as president today at TexMed 2009, the association’s annual meeting, held this year in Austin.
Fort Worth Allergist Named TMA President-Elect
TMA has elected Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, of Fort Worth, president-elect. Dr. Bailey assumed the role today at TexMed 2009, the association’s annual meeting, held this year in Austin. She will serve as president-elect of America’s largest state medical society for one year, after which she will become TMA’s 145th president.
Texas Physicians Prescribe Cure for State's Ailing Health Care System
Texas’ health care system is extremely ill, and Texas physicians have the prescription for returning the state to both physical and fiscal health. The Texas Medical Association, the largest state medical society in the nation, presented Healthy Vision 2010 Monday to Texas legislators and citizens.