1. Home
  2. Events

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.  

    Give us your feedback: Local Medicine Matters Conference Evaluation

  • Presentation Materials

  • Conference Agenda

    DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Convention Center

    View the Flyer


    Friday, Feb. 20 

    • 5 pm – 7 pm  | "Welcome to Abilene" Member 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

  • Sponsors

    Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

  • Beware of Third Party Scams

    As technological capabilities have evolved, some individuals and organizations are using these capabilities to try to scam others out of their private personal or payment information. Keep your eye out for scam contacts and websites from third parties pretending to be affiliated with TMA or our authorized vendors.

    Scams to Avoid

  • Feb. 20-21, 2026