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Local Alliances Contribute More Than $250,000 in Annual Support to Future Physicians and Nurses - 06/25/2025

A scholarship once funded by a book fair in Tyler and another for Dallas County nursing students are among the longest-running local alliance programs supporting health care in Texas since the 1950s. The TMA Foundation is helping to add even more impact.

LSC Bestows Scholarships to Five Future Physicians Dedicated to the Medically Underserved - 06/23/2025

The Lone Star Caucus, comprised of smaller, nonmetro county medical societies, awards scholarships annually. Meet this year’s winners, recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership skills. Read more.

TMA Invests in Medicine’s Future with 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Awards - 06/17/2025

Curiosity, scientific thought process, and love of learning – all are characteristics instilled in future physicians as early as kindergarten by the five recipients of 2025’s Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching.

TMA Young Physician Section Young at Heart Award - 06/03/2025

Read about the history and award winners of the TMA Young Physician Section Young at Heart Award.

Maternal Health, THC Study Prioritized by TMA House - 06/03/2025

Topping the list of recommendations from the TMA House on women’s health: increasing oversight of crisis pregnancy centers and education around maternal health equity.

TMA Elects Board, House Leaders and New AMA Representation - 05/22/2025

Alongside newly installed TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, many physician leaders were elected by their peers to serve as Board of Trustee members and American Medical Association delegates. New names also stepped into parliamentary positions.

TMA Preserves Technology’s “Human Element” with New EHR, AI Policies - 05/21/2025

Texas physicians unanimously adopted new TMA policy advocating for EHR-generated health care forms, circumventing lengthy manual processes and unnecessary expenses placed upon physician practices. Also adopted: new policy that strengthens TMA’s efforts to stay abreast of AI advancements.

New TMA Policies Strive to Bolster Physician Workforce - 05/21/2025

Attempting to fix Texas’ maternal care deserts and other physician workforce deficits, the House of Delegates voted in support of expanded physician training opportunities and statewide initiatives, particularly focused on rural areas.

TMA Foundation Elects Officers for 2025-26 - 05/20/2025

Five new officers were elected to lead the Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMAF) board for the upcoming two years. TMAF elected the officers on May 8 during TexMed, the annual conference of the Texas Medical Association, which took place in San Antonio.

Dallas-Area Access to Care, Health Promotion Programs Receive TMA Foundation Awards - 05/20/2025

In recognition of their sustained efforts to address public health challenges faced by vulnerable populations, two programs serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex received the Texas Medical Association Foundation’s  2025 John P. McGovern Champion of Health Awards.

TMA Forges New Policies on Same-Day Services, Patient Attribution in Value-Based Care - 05/16/2025

The house adopted several other payment-related policies as well, all emerging from ongoing physician frustration with payer practices that hinder patient care.

Bypassing PBMs: TexMed Speaker Spells Out Path to Lower Drug, Health Care Costs - 05/16/2025

Generic lifesaving drugs can run up to $10,000 for a month’s supply. Alex Oshmyansky, MD, wants to ensure patients see reduced costs and better access to those medications in the future.

‘Misinformation ... Spreads Faster Than Accurate Information. I’m Trying to Change That’ - 05/16/2025

The most popular physician on social media, Mikhail “Doctor Mike” Varshavski, DO, closed TexMed 2025 with a highly attended presentation on how Texas physicians can utilize the relationship between health care and the internet to connect with patients.

TMA Dues Credit Harnesses Peer-to-Peer Power to Grow Membership - 05/15/2025

The forthcoming Impact Texas Medicine program taps into TMA’s existing grassroots network by utilizing word-of-mouth to recruit potential members – with a dues credit for members’ efforts and other recognition.

Alliance President Joi Smith Seeks to Connect and Support Families, Communities - 05/14/2025

The torch of TMAA leadership was passed at TexMed. New president Joi Smith of Tyler is ready to continue the alliance’s work as outlined by its new mission, vision, and strategic plan to build a healthy Texas through community outreach and advocacy.

New TMA President Ignites Unity, Pledges to Fight Physician Burnout - 05/14/2025

“Doctors must be free to do what they were called to do,” Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, emphasized in his first speech as TMA’s president, while committing to expand physician wellness initiatives. He took over from G. Ray Callas, MD, who in his signature bold fashion pledged to carry the torch for physician-led health care.

Texas’ AMA Champion David N. Henkes, MD, Earns TMA Distinguished Service Award - 05/13/2025

For 25 years, the San Antonio pathologist committed himself to the Texas Delegation to the American Medical Association, driving the state’s national leadership and making waves in advocacy. Hear his message for organized medicine.

TMA Recognizes San Antonio Pathologist for Distinguished Service - 05/09/2025

San Antonio pathologist David N. Henkes, MD, received the Texas Medical Association Distinguished Service Award Friday – TMA’s highest honor. Though he has earned accolades for his career in medicine and leadership, Dr. Henkes arguably cemented his legacy miles away from Texas, at American Medical Association meetings.

Physicians’ Personal Finances to Headline TexMed Panel - 05/05/2025

An upcoming TexMed panel will feature insight into debt management, educational planning, investments at both the early and mid-and-established career levels, and more. The session directly follows other Texas Medical Association efforts to meet members’ needs.

TexMed Speaker to Tackle Drug Pricing, Entrepreneurship - 04/29/2025

Founder of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, radiologist Alex Oshmyansky, MD, previewed his upcoming TexMed talk about unfair drug pricing and the early stages of launching a startup.

Attend a Council or Committee Meeting at TexMed, Open to All Members - 04/21/2025

Kick off TexMed 2025 by attending the event’s various council and committee meetings, open to all members interested in TMA governance and policy development. The open meetings policy is one of many new initiatives TMA has approved in recent years to increase the visibility of member interests.

Online Testimony on TMA Business Items Closes April 17 - 04/10/2025

TMA members have until April 17 to submit online testimony on business items to be considered by the House of Delegates at TexMed, May 8-10. A permanent fixture since 2020, online testimony allows the association to hear and address members’ concerns early.

TexMed 2025 Unveils New CME, Tailored Offerings to Attendees at All Career Levels - 04/04/2025

This year’s annual conference will see a presentation by YouTube’s Dr. Mike, tailored CME submitted by TMA members, practice resources for established physicians and networking opportunities for students and residents. Plus, a new badging system cuts check-in hassle.

‘An Honor and a Tremendous Relief’: Scholarship Furthers Medical Careers - 03/26/2025

Sixteen Houston area medical students received awards from the Harris County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Fund to buffer the costs of medical school. The scholarships help defray debt and soften the edges of expenses that pile up in the second half of medical school.

YouTube’s ‘Doctor Mike’ Talks Online Success, Patient Trust Ahead of TexMed 2025 - 03/25/2025

YouTube sensation, philanthropist, and family physician Mikhail “Doctor Mike” Varshavski, DO, spoke about the origins of his internet career, fighting rampant online disinformation, and building patient trust in an exclusive Q&A with TMA ahead of his TexMed 2025 presentation.