"Caring for Patients in a Time of Change" is the theme of TexMed 2011, May 13-14, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The conference offers more than 100 hours of clinical and business continuing medical education (CME), an exhibit hall with some 100 exhibits, and a chance to learn how to enhance patient care, stay abreast of clinical updates, discuss key issues with experts in the field, and help set TMA policy on issues that are important to you and your patients. Attendance at TexMed is free for TMA members.
TexMed 2011 Highlights
Friday, May 13
7 am-4:30 pm
Expo Hall
7:30 am-3:30 pm
CME programming
8 am
Opening Session of the TMA House of Delegates
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Networking lunch
Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
4-5 pm
General Session: The Future of Medicine Under the New Health System With Jeff Goldsmith
Sponsored by the Texas Medical Liability Trust
5-6 pm
TMLT Welcome Reception
Sponsored by the Texas Medical Liability Trust
6-7 pm
TMA/TMA Alliance 2010-11 Presidents' Installation Reception
Sponsored by the Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust
7-11 pm
TMA Foundation's 18th Annual Benefit: Picture of Good Health
Saturday, May 14
7 am-12:30 pm
Expo Hall
8:30 am-Noon
House of Delegates Business Meeting
9 am-5 pm
CME programming
Housing
Make your housing reservations at the Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana St., by April 18 to receive the special TMA rate of $149 single/double. All rooms are subject to a 15-percent state and room tax. Call the Hyatt Regency Houston at (713) 654 1234.
Thanks to our silver sponsor, the Hyatt Regency Houston, a portion of your room rate will be used to offset TexMed costs, ensuring TexMed remains a free member benefit.
You may register for the conference and make your housing reservations online on the TexMed 2011 webpage or contact the TMA Knowledge Center by telephone at (800) 880-7955 or by e-mail.
Action, Feb. 15, 2011