Local Medicine Matters Conference Abilene, Texas

  • The Local Medicine Matters Conference is a regional event, part of the Texas Medical Association’s initiative to hold events beyond the Texas metro areas. This conference is being hosted by the Big Country County Medical Society in conjunction with TMA. The one-day event features topics of broad interest across all physician members.  

  • Registration

    Registration for TMA members, CMS and association staff, and Alliance members is FREE – one of the many benefits of annual membership!

    A $25 registration fee will be charged for on-site registrants.

    Registration Fees:

    • Nonmember physicians: $200
    • Guests of members and medical staff: $150

    Register Now

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    DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton

    500 Cypress St,
    Abilene, TX 79601
    (325) 999-1878

    Join your colleagues at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton for the 2026 Local Medicine Matters Conference in Abilene. Conference programming is under development. In the meantime, make your hotel reservation early.

    Vendors, contact sponsor@texmed.org for sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.

    Group rate: $149 plus tax

    Reservations deadline: Feb. 6, 2026

    Make Your Reservation

  • Conference Agenda

    DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Convention Center


    Friday, Feb. 20 

    • 5 pm – 7 pm  |  Regional Membership Happy Hour

      Saturday, Feb. 21 

      7:30 am – 1:00 pm  |  Registration Open

      8:30 am – 9:30 am  |  Breakfast in the Expo Hall
    • 9:30 am – 10:30 am  |  CME
    • Practical Uses of AI in Medicine  
      Harvey Castro, MD  
    • 10:30 am – 10:50 am  |  Coffee Break in the Expo Hall
    • 10:50 am – 11:50 am  |  CME
    • Sticking with Patients Health: The Latest on Vaccines 
      Rachel Hauser, MPH, Director, Public Health 
      Matt Dowling, Director of Public Affairs/Lobbyist  
    • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  |  Lunch in the Expo Hall
    • 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm  |  CME
    • Value-Based Care: Something for Everyone… Really! 
      Thomas Headstream, MD
      Kim Harmon, AVP Innovative Practice Models 
    • 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm  |  CME
    • Legislative Update 2025: Texas Edition 
      Matt Dowling, Director of Public Affairs/Lobbyist
    • 3:30 pm  |  Adjourn
  • Feb. 20-21, 2026