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    Opioid-like Exposures from Kratom Derivative on the Rise

    The Texas Department of State Health Services warns physicians and patients of the harms of 7-OH, a chemical derivative of kratom, which at high concentrations can cause rapid heart rate, seizures, and respiratory depression. TMA previously testified on kratom’s risks to the public.

    September 24, 2025
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    New Medicare Payment Complicated by Other Provisions in Proposed Rule

    Despite a one-time pay increase, newly proposed adjustments in the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule could offset the reprieve. This tops many issues TMA remarked upon in a lengthy comment letter to federal officials encompassing worrisome changes to certain quality payment programs and telemedicine flexibilities.

    September 23, 2025

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