Twelve San Antonio-area physicians have been selected for leadership
positions in the Texas Medical Association (TMA). TMA held elections and
appointments in conjunction with its TexMed conference and expo, held this year
in Houston. The physicians will begin their term of service at TMA’s Fall
Conference in September.
TMA leadership appoints or elects TMA physicians and medical
students to one of TMA’s 25 boards, councils, and committees. They are
responsible for studying health care-related issues and making recommendations
on important health care policy affecting Texas patients and their physicians.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the
physicians are members of the Bexar County Medical Society.
San Antonio
Kenneth
McKay Davis, MD, an internist in practice for nine years,
was elected to TMA’s Council on Health Quality. The council establishes policy on topics surrounding
quality improvement, such as performance-based measurements and value-based
payment programs, and educates physicians about federal and state incentives to
improve patient care. It also advocates for fair and sound quality improvement
initiatives.
Susan B. Hudson, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist for nine
years, was elected to TMA’s Council on Practice Management Services. The
council oversees all association practice-management services provided directly
to physicians and their staff. She is a member of the Comal County Medical
Society.
Leah H. Jacobson, MD, a pediatrician in practice for 19
years, was appointed to TMA’s Committee on Child and Adolescent Health. The
committee promotes policies to encourage the development of healthy young
Texans.
Wendy B. Kang, MD,an anesthesiologist for 32 years, was reelected to TMA’s Council on Medical
Education. The council coordinates
TMA’s medical education activities, studies Texas’ physician workforce trends,
accredits continuing medical education programs, and monitors physician
licensure and credentialing.
Darlene Metter, MD, who has practiced diagnostic radiology
for 24 years, was appointed to TMA’s Committee on Continuing Education. The
committee monitors and studies trends and issues in continuing medical
education and recommends TMA policy on the subject.
Thomas James Mohr, DO, an internist for two years, was
elected to TMA’s Council on Medical Education. (See
Dr. Kang’s entry above for the council’s charge.)
Jesse Moss Jr., MD, an otolaryngologist in practice for 31
years, was appointed to TMA’s Committee on Physician Distribution and Health
Care Access. The committee analyzes the physician, nursing, and allied health
care workforce and its impact on health care access, and promotes careers in
medicine and the health professions.
Jayesh B. Shah, MD, an undersea and hyperbaric medicine
specialist for 23 years, was elected to TMA’s Council on Health Promotion. The
council plans and oversees community outreach programs that enable TMA, the TMA
Alliance (a volunteer organization of TMA physicians and spouses), and the TMA
Foundation (TMA’s philanthropic arm) to improve the health of all Texans.
Nichole Van De Putte, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist in
practice for five years, was appointed to TMA’s Committee on Reproductive,
Women’s and Perinatal Health. The committee studies
and addresses issues, laws, and regulations related to reproductive, women’s,
and perinatal health in Texas, and provides advice and makes policy
recommendations concerning these issues.
Alexis Wiesenthal, MD, who has practiced internal medicine
for nine years, was reelected to TMA’s Council on Practice Management Services.
(See Dr. Hudson’s entry above for the council’s
charge.)
Helotes
James L. Humphreys, MD, a practicing pathologist for 17 years,
was appointed chair of TMA’s Council on Legislation. The council monitors and
develops strategies regarding pending legislation and initiates legislative
policies at the state and national levels to improve our health care system.
Shavano Park
Nathan M. Shumway, DO, a hematologist/oncologist for 11
years, was appointed to TMA’s Committee on Cancer. The committee supervises
TMA’s cancer-related activities, educates physicians and patients about cancer,
and works with other groups on cancer-related care and issues.
TMA is the largest state
medical society in the nation, representing more than 50,000 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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