Physicians in Austin for TMA Winter Conference

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