Stories written by Brian Davis

New CDC Vaccination Schedule Raises Questions About Legal Risks - 03/04/2026

Updates as of this January show a decrease in recommended child and adult immunizations, which have sparked concerns about changes to informed consent and other potential liability.


Honored by AMA, Dallas Health Authority Reflects on TMA Collaborations - 03/04/2026

Recently presented with an Award for Outstanding Government Service, Philip Huang, MD, believes TMA’s credibility, legislative advocacy and organizational heft played a major role in shaping public health issues.


‘Moderate’ Flu Season Should Not Be Interpreted as Baseline Normal - 03/03/2026

Data from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that influenza hospitalizations were up in all age demographics in January. The state’s online dashboard tracker offers timely flu, RSV, and COVID-19 data to help physicians make informed clinical decisions.


New Physician Wellness CME Hits TMA Education Center - 02/24/2026

The chair of TMA’s Committee on Physician Health and Wellness believes this could be the most important year yet for physician wellness. Each new CME is developed by member physicians and free to members courtesy of TMA Insurance Trust.


Physicians Can Bolster TMA-Backed Law Bringing Epinephrine to Texas Schools - 02/20/2026

A decade ago, TMA supported groundbreaking legislation allowing schools to stock epinephrine. Major metropolitan school districts have embraced the program, and recent data shows uptake across Texas. Physicians statewide can strengthen the program by supporting local school districts.


Deadline Extended for Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee Positions - 02/06/2026

Three positions are accepting applications by Feb. 24. Several physicians currently serving TMA also participate in the Texas Department of State Health Services-led committee, which makes recommendations to the Texas Legislature to help reduce the number of pregnancy-related deaths and complications in the state.


East Texas Center Sees Success with Vaccines Defend What Matters Grant - 02/03/2026

TMA members continue to address vaccine-related issues and provide education with help from the association’s Vaccines Defend What Matters program, which offers grants to support local vaccine initiatives. Applications are now being accepted for 2026’s first round of grants.


Physicians in Need Benefit from TMAIT Gift to Physicians Benevolent Fund - 01/29/2026

TMA Insurance Trust has donated $90,000 to the fund since 2021. PBF continues to offer personal financial support to qualified Texas physicians in their times of distress.


New Syphilis Hotline to Help Clinicians Statewide Regardless of Specialty, Case Complexity - 01/23/2026

The Department of State Health Services collaborated with TMA to launch the resource, meant to facilitate help from expert consultants as the disease continues to spread. Roughly a quarter of congenital syphilis cases nationwide are diagnosed in Texas.