Telemedicine,
Demographics, Medical Technology Top TMA’s
Conference Agenda
Jan. 28, 2016
- WHAT: Health care delivery
is no longer just the doctor and his or her black bag: Use of technology in
medicine and tools like telemedicine are changing the way physicians care for
patients.
And what effect do the changing demographics in Texas have on our state?
Hundreds of state and national physician leaders, elected officials, and
experts will explore these topics and more at 2016 Texas Medical
Association (TMA) Winter Conference. A nationally renowned leader in the
use of technology in medicine will share his vision, two state legislators will
provide insight about the changes in Texas’ population, and a legal expert will
discuss the ongoing telemedicine controversy in the Lone Star State.
- WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 30
(See schedule below.)
- WHERE: Hyatt Regency
Austin, Level 2, Texas Ballroom, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS AND SPEAKERS
Saturday
7:30-8:30 am
|
Dawn Duster: Teladoc v. TMB: What Hath the Supreme
Court Wrought?
Jack R. Bierig, JD, Sidley Austin, LLP
|
8:30 am
|
TMA Foundation
Awards and Donor Recognition
Deborah A. Fuller, MD, TMA Foundation president
|
8:45 am
|
Anger and
Depression Among Texas Physicians
Tom Garcia, MD, TMA president
Leslie Secrest, MD
|
9:15 am
|
AMA
Update With Q&A
Steven J. Stack, MD, American Medical Association president
|
9:45 am
|
Demographic Changes
Affecting Texans
State Rep. Larry Gonzales (R-Round Rock)
State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin)
|
10:45 am
|
Balance Billing: Patient Perspectives
Robin Rather,
Collective Strength CEO
|
11:15 am
|
Health Care Disruption: Future of Technology
in Medicine
Nick van
Terheyden, MD, Dell Services chief medical officer of
Healthcare &
Life Sciences
|
Reporters, please
call or ask for Brent Annear or Marcus Cooper upon arrival. We can help you locate
the meeting and arrange any interviews you may need.
TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing
more than 48,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin
and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key
objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.
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Contacts:
Brent Annear (512) 370-1381; cell: (512) 656-7320; email: brent.annear[at]texmed[dot]org
Marcus Cooper (512) 370-1382;
cell: (512) 650-5336; email: marcus.cooper[at]texmed[dot]org
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Last Updated On
February 01, 2017
Originally Published On
January 28, 2016