2017 Texas Medicine Index of Subjects

Volume 113 — 2017

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clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug p 37
lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35
maintaining a healthy state: as lawmakers charted Texas' future, TMA worked to ensure that medicine remains strong, Aug p 25
more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37

See Health Services Accessibility

burden of falls in persons aged 65 years and older: analysis of the use of emergency medical services in Travis County (Abstract), Jun p 63

focus on: perils of a Texas summer, Jul p 9

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr pp 13–14
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 45–46

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 45–49

See Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 29; Mar pp 30

CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents (Rounds), Jan pp 19–20
[2017 immunization schedule changes] (Rounds), Apr pp 18–19

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 53–57

advance care planning education from TMA, Dec p 42
a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14
difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42
TMA policy on MOST documents, Dec p 40

supervise an APRN or PA? what you need to know (Rounds), May p 22–23

[presentation at TMA Fall Conference], Sep pp 54; Sep pp 56
types of ACEs, Sep p 55
what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 53–57
where to start [understanding ACEs], Sep p 56

ACIP publishes 2017 immunization schedules (Rounds), Apr pp 16–19
CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents (Rounds), Jan p 20

See Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 26–32

burden of falls in persons aged 65 years and older: analysis of the use of emergency medical services in Travis County (Abstract), Jun p 63

MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 41; Jan pp 44–45

[emergency care during Hurricane Harvey], Nov pp 24; Nov pp 26 (photo)

on practice transformation for PCMH recognition, Jan pp 53–54

relation of mental health to alcohol and substance use among Texas college students, Apr p 51 (Abstract)

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 28

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photos)

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 41–42

heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 23–24

[First Tuesdays at the Capital event], May p 20 (photo)

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 34–35
build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul pp 50–58
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 45–47
TMA wins MACRA improvements, wants more (Rounds), Mar pp 15–17

fact: estimated number of urgent care clinics in Texas, Jul p 7
getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul pp 35–42
[site selection for urgent care clinics], Jul pp 38–40
telling them apart: retail clinics vs. urgent care clinics vs. freestanding EDs, Jul p 37

[guidelines for determining brain death], Aug p 54

MOC sparks debate at 2017 TMA winter conference (Rounds), Apr pp 14–15
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29

Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan pp 16–18

[on health benefits of parental leave], Oct p 50

for doctors, autonomy means coming together, speaking as one (Commentary), Oct pp 11–13
House of Delegates

AMA House tackles post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan pp 13–14
CME, not MOC (Rounds), Aug p 16
MOC again (Rounds), Jan pp 14–15
no Medicaid funding caps (Rounds), Aug p 16
other issues merit action (Rounds), Jan p 16; Aug pp 19–20
[policy proposals from Texas win support] (Rounds), Aug p 18
[Texas delegates elected to Medical Student Section Region 3 leadership positions] (Rounds), Aug p 17
Texas ideas, Texans triumph (Rounds), Jan pp 15–16; Aug pp 16–18
Texas stands tall in AMA house (Rounds), Aug pp 16–20

partial victory for medicine in new VA policy (Rounds), Mar p 18–19
Prior Authorization Physician Survey (2016), Sep pp 22; Sep pp 29
[prior authorization principles], Sep p 25

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62
accessibility guidelines, Jun p 59

AGs urge action from AHIP [opioid crisis], Nov p 40

receiving Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

[disparities in epidural use by Spanish-speaking patients] (Letter), Mar p 7; Jun p 6

bad medicine: old medications are a public health threat. how can Texas physicians help keep them from being misused?, Dec pp 49–54
deadliest drugs, May p 37
facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42
federal dollars, online training to combat opioid addiction (Rounds), Jun pp 14–15
[insurance] plans for prevention [opioid epidemic], Nov 43
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–43

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep p 54

a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr pp 30–31`
[Texas Pediatric Society Board member-at-large] (Newsmakers), Feb p 26

under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–50; Mar pp 53

an advocate for Texas medicine is gone, Nov pp 11–12 (Commentary, photo)

[recognition as TMAF donors] (Rounds), Apr p 16

See Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 32–33

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun p 33 (photo); Jun pp 33–34; Jun pp 37

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 51; Sep pp 52
TMA's minority scholarship program is about more than just the money, Sep p 49

focus on: physician morale, Mar p 11
a piece of my mind on peace (Commentary), Sep pp 10–11

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 32; Dec pp 34–35

[misinformation about vaccines and autism risk], Mar pp 28–29

allergies vs. infections (Commentary), Feb p 19

[preventing of drug diversion], May p 39

a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun p 27

drawing the line: Texas physicians skeptical of interstate health insurance sales, Jul pp 49–50

Classen, Ashley M., receives Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award (Newsmakers), May p 16
Curran, Douglas, receives Rural Health Champion Award (Newsmakers), May p 16
Dark, Cedrick K., receives TMA Young at Heart Award (Rounds), Jul p 22
Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching awarded to 12 teachers (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)
Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching [purpose of ] (Rounds), Jan p 21
Fite, Diana, receives McGovern Medical School Distinguished Alumnus award (Newsmakers), Nov p 17
get recognized for your quality work [Physician Practice Quality Improvement program] (Rounds), Jun p 19
give kudos to local health reporting (Rounds), Dec p 21
Gunby, Robert, Jr., receives 2017 Distinguished Service Award (Rounds), Jul p 21 (photo)
inaugural TMA/TMAF Health Heroes awards presented (Rounds), Jul pp 23–24 (photo)
Jones, Cheryl., receives TEXPAC June Bratcher Award for outstanding service award (Rounds), Jul pp 22 (photo); Jul pp 23
Kott, Marylee, receives McGovern Medical School Distinguished Alumnus award (Newsmakers), Nov p 17
Rigby, Wendy, receives TMA Anson Jones award for Journalist of the Year (Rounds), Sep pp 14–15 (photo)
Rogers, George P., receives American College of Cardiology Distinguished Fellowship Award (Newsmakers), May p 16
Rogers, Haley, receives Medical Student of the Year award (Rounds), Jul p 22
Seed to Soul receives John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award (Rounds), Apr p 15 (photo)
Sheets, H. Kyle, receives 2017 Humanitarian Award from American Academy of Family Physicians (Newsmakers), Nov p 17
Suter, Robert E., receives Surgeon General's Award for Military Excellence (Newsmakers), Jun p 18 (photo)
[TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching] (Rounds), Nov pp 19–20
TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photos)
TMA foundation honors outstanding teachers (Rounds), Oct pp 18–19
[TMA health journalism awards 2017, first-place winners] (Rounds), Sep p 15 (photo)
Watson, Kirk, receives Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service from AMA (Newsmakers), May pp 19–20 (photo)

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keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature, Aug p 56 (photo)
Madjidi, Azita, on ballroom dancing, Feb p 64 (photo)
Satcher, Robert, on second career as astronaut, May p 60 (photo)

[reelected as speaker of AMA House of Delegates] (Rounds), Aug pp 16 (photo); Aug pp 17

a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14

See Insurance, Health, Reimbursement

QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 33–34

five new members join the TMAF board (Rounds), Dec p 21

on redesign of PCMH recognition process, Jan p 56

[concerns about UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May p 32

[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

support for 2017 Minority Scholarship Program (Rounds), Jan p 21

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 28

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photos)

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr p 13

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 40–41

your video guide to Texas' new prescription drug monitoring program (Rounds), May pp 20–21

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 31–35
a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 28–30

[on UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May pp 30–31

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 54–59

shopping for Medicaid savings? leave some items on the shelf (Commentary), Aug pp 11–13

a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 27–31

if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 45–46

seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 34; Mar pp 40

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

keynote speakers selected for TexMed 2017 (Rounds), Mar p 16; May p 15
TexMed 2017 keynote speakers stress preparedness, use of technology (Rounds), Jul pp 20–21 (photo)

[emergency care during Hurricane Harvey], Nov pp 24; Nov pp 26

See Financing, Government

bleeding out: medical futility of transfusions in cancer patients (Commentary), Jun pp 11–12

bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 29
keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature (Back Talk), Aug p 56
lessening the grip: Texas lawmakers dramatically scale back MOC requirements, Aug pp 41–42
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29; Oct pp 28 (photos)

appointment to Board of Regents, American College of Physicians (Newsmakers), Jun p 18
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
on patient-centered medical home model, Jan pp 50; Jan pp 54; Jan pp 56

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec p 27

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug p 47

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 34; Jan pp 38

[guidelines for determining brain death], Aug p 54

on practice transformation for PCMH recognition, Jan pp 52–53

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 49

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 50

building on success [TEXPAC support], Jan pp 24–25
[interstate health insurance sales], Jul p 46
keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature (Back Talk), Aug p 56
keeping Texas reviews in Texas, Sep p 30
key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45
lessening the grip: Texas lawmakers dramatically scale back MOC requirements, Aug pp 41–42
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29 (photo)
Texas strikes back at JAMA MOC law slap, Oct p 25

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 25

a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53 (photo)

on MACRA, Jan p 43
TMA plans post-election strategy for health system reform, Jan p 26

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec p 41

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 29

[on health disparities and desire to become a physician], Jul p 27 (photo); Jul p 28
recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

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for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 46–47

building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 27–29
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 24–31
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 23–25
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16
if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 44–48
[service on AMA Reference Committee on Legislation] (Rounds), Aug p 18
sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb pp 21 (photo); Feb pp 23
[testimony in opposition to HB 2063] (photo), Aug p 7
TMA, specialties lay out legislative priorities (Rounds), Feb pp 23–24
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 36–37; May pp 43

keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature (Back Talk), Aug p 56

See Neoplasms

funding cancer research: lawmakers extend CPRIT's life span, Aug p 44
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug p 37

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

Anthem-Cigna loss a win for Texas physicians, patients (Rounds), Jun pp 15–16
[at TMA Foundation gala] (Rounds), Jul p 24 (photo)
difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec p 41
fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 48 (photo); Sep pp 50; Sep pp 52
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16 (photo)
a leader by example (Rounds), May pp 13–18
maintaining a healthy state: as lawmakers charted Texas' future, TMA worked to ensure that medicine remains strong, Aug p 25
more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40
[on passing of Mario Efrian Ramirez] (Rounds), Jul p 25
the response: Texas physicians 'world-famous,' Nov p 35
[sworn in as TMA president], Jul p 17 (photo)
Texas hits peak in newly licensed physicians (Rounds), Dec pp 19–20
Texas strikes back at JAMA MOC law slap, Oct p 25

[influence on Carlos Cardenas] (Rounds), May pp 13–14

FAQ: are office staff required to have CPR training? do we need to have a crash cart?, Sep p 60

[Dallas County Medical Society leadership] (Newsmakers), May p 16
drawing the line: Texas physicians skeptical of interstate health insurance sales, Jul pp 45–50
[election to AMA Council on Science and Public Health] (Rounds), Aug pp 16 (photo); Aug pp 17
[First Tuesdays at the Capital event], May p 20 (photo)
QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 31–35

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 47

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

prevention of health care-associated infections in an era of public reporting, Feb pp 42–47

using the data, Nov p 48
a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

interstate health insurance sales: myth vs. reality, Jul p 49

on aluminum adjuvants in vaccines, Mar p 29
CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents (Rounds), Jan pp 19–20
federal dollars, online training to combat opioid addiction (Rounds), Jun pp 14–15
health care-associated infections: what we've learned (Commentary), Feb pp 15–16
on nationwide mumps outbreaks, Mar p 30

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 33–38
CMS quality measures, limitations of (Rounds), Jan p 15
eClinicalWorks customers won't have to pay back incentives, feds say (Rounds), Sep pp 13–14
feds cut meaningful use reporting period to 90 days (Rounds), Feb pp 26–27
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 41–47
TMA wins MACRA improvements, wants more (Rounds), Mar pp 15–17
[waivers for independent review organizations], Sep p 35
a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

prevention of health care-associated infections in an era of public reporting, Feb pp 42–47

AMA House of Delegates on MOC exams (Rounds), Jan pp 14–15
CME, not MOC (Rounds), Aug p 16
grassroots physicians fight for MOC bill, Oct p 29
lessening the grip: Texas lawmakers dramatically scale back MOC requirements, Aug pp 41–42
MOC not popular [survey on physician attitudes toward MOC], Oct p 26
MOC sparks debate at 2017 TMA winter conference (Rounds), Apr pp 14–15
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29
Texas strikes back at JAMA MOC law slap, Oct p 25

getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul pp 35–42

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 53–57

[2017 immunization schedule changes] (Rounds), Apr pp 18–19
what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 53–57

[success as block grant], Apr p 26

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec p 28

court sides with TMA in chiropractic scope-of-practice lawsuit (Rounds), Jan pp 18–19
standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 33–34 (photo)

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 46

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62

Clostridium difficile

prevention of health care-associated infections in an era of public reporting, Feb pp 42–47

See Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.)

partial victory for medicine in new VA policy (Rounds), Mar p 18

Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16 (photo)
the response: Texas physicians 'world-famous,' Nov p 35

See also

Cross Infection

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 34–35

tip: what should I leave out of a patient's medical record?, Jul p 60
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53
a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55; Jun pp 54 (photo)

are your technology contracts favorable? (Rounds), Dec p 20
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec p 26
for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 43–47

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec p 41

poverty and the myths of health care reform, Jun p 46

shopping for Medicaid savings? leave some items on the shelf (Commentary), Aug pp 11–13

Workgroup on Sources of GME Funding, Jan p 29

recommendations on parental leave, Oct p 50

drawing the line: Texas physicians skeptical of interstate health insurance sales, Jul pp 45–50
for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec p 44

heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 22; Sep pp 24

[concerns about UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May p 33

for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 46–47

Dell's different directions; UT-Austin medical school's curriculum isn't designed to train doctors – it's built to revolutionize medicine (photo), May pp 29; May pp 30; May pp 33

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37

getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul pp 36; Jul pp 38

new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 26–27

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 53–57

See also

Communicable Diseases

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 27

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 26–32

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr p 13
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 22–23; Apr pp 26
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19 (photo)
if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 43–48
receives Rural Health Champion Award (Newsmakers), May p 16

Dell's different directions; UT-Austin medical school's curriculum isn't designed to train doctors – it's built to revolutionize medicine, May pp 28–33

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borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55

[on ADA-accessible website design], Jun p 60

receives TMA Young at Heart Award (Rounds), Jul p 22

See Information Systems

seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 34; Mar pp 38

heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 24; Sep pp 25

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45
a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr p 33

[expanding the pipeline for minority enrollment], Jul pp 31–32

unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–36; May pp 41

a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

excerpt from TMA minority scholarship essay, Jul p 32
recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

supervise an APRN or PA? what you need to know (Rounds), May p 22–23

MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 45–46
prepare for value-based care with TMA PracticeEdge, Jan pp 47

[on compounded drugs in Texas], Sep pp 42–43

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 48

member profile, May p 24 (photo)

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May p 59

problems of parental leave, Oct p 48

[chair, AMA Medical Student Section Region 3] (Rounds), Aug p 17
Region 3 sectional delegate, AMA Medical Student Section (Rounds), Jan pp 15–16

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 56–59

focus on: an apple a day, Dec p 11

problems of parental leave, Oct pp 48–49; Oct pp 51

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 55–59

See also

Hurricane Harvey

[on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program], May pp 38–39

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 30

a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

bad medicine: old medications are a public health threat. how can Texas physicians help keep them from being misused?, Dec pp 49–54
[drug] disposal for physicians, Dec p 54
fact: pounds of medicines collected during twice-yearly drug take-back days, Dec p 9
TMA policy on disposing of unused medications, Dec p 54
[TMA recommendations to legislature on prescription monitoring and opioid use], May pp 37–39
what they're returning [drug drop-off programs], Dec p 52–53
where to get rid of unwanted meds, Dec p 50

the cost of compounding, Sep p 41
steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39–45

AGs urge action from AHIP [opioid crisis], Nov p 40
drug overdose deaths in Texas, Nov p 38
embracing nondrug treatments, Nov pp 41–42
facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42
[insurance] plans for prevention, Nov p 43
TMA part of the fight, Nov p 39
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 36–37

AGs urge action from AHIP [opioid crisis], Nov p 40
beware of buying, prescribing illegal and unlicensed drugs (Rounds), Jun pp 16–17
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 27–29
facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42
[insurance] plans for [opioid epidemic] prevention, Nov p 40
the role of PBMs, Sep p 25
steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39–45
TMA part of the fight [drug overdose], Nov p 39
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–43
your video guide to Texas' new prescription drug monitoring program (Rounds), May pp 20–21

the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, Feb pp 48–52
multiple, extremely resistant organisms: what you need to know (Commentary), Feb pp 17–18

unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–43

[accepting Champion of Health Award for Seed to Soul program] (Rounds), Apr p 15 (photo)

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec p 27

[first person in U.S. to die from Ebola], Jun pp 52–53

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr p 26

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42

receiving TMA Young at Heart Award (Rounds), Jul p 22

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fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 47 (photo)

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 37–38

See Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 53–59
drawing the line: Texas physicians skeptical of interstate health insurance sales, Jul pp 45–50
facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42
for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 43–47
if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 43–48

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55
debt by the numbers, Oct p 54
Dell's different directions; UT-Austin medical school's curriculum isn't designed to train doctors – it's built to revolutionize medicine, May pp 28–33
fact: average education dept per medical school graduate in 2016, Oct p 7
fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 47–52
investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43
[reform of Flexnerian model], May pp 30; May pp 31
10 most affordable medical schools in the U.S., Oct p 53

FAQ: how many hours of CME credit are physicians required to have for licensure in Texas?, Jun p 64
TMA's continuing medical education course: HPV, Apr p 34

an answer to the physician shortage (Commentary), Jul p 13–15
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 29–30
investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43

[reappointment as TMA Medical Student Section representative to TMAF board] (Newsmakers), Feb p 26
[TMAF board members], Apr p 15 (photo)

a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov p 28
[Harris County Medical Society leadership] (Newsmakers), May p 16
a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 29–30; Sep pp 31
a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

damage to care [2016 Texas physician survey], Apr pp 38; Apr pp 40
eClinicalWorks customers won't have to pay back incentives, feds say (Rounds), Sep pp 13–14
electronic medical records: beneficial or detrimental? (Commentary), Jul p 11–12
feds cut meaningful use reporting period to 90 days (Rounds), Feb pp 26–27
focus on: EHR use, Jan pp 10–11
glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr pp 37–43; May p 23 (correction)
words of caution, Apr p 39

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 33–34 (photo)

burden of falls in persons aged 65 years and older: analysis of the use of emergency medical services in Travis County (Abstract), Jun p 63

an answer to the physician shortage (Commentary), Jul p 13–15

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec p 47

fact: health care facility managers who used locum tenens physicians in 2016, May p 9
temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45–50
TMAIT can help locum tenens doctors, May p 47

See Terminal Care

[on cultural clashes in health care ], Jul p 30
a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 41 (photo); Jun pp 45

can we be too clean for our own good? the hygiene hypothesis reviewed, Feb pp 54–59

emerging infectious diseases, animals, and future epidemics, Feb pp 30–36

cancer incidence among Texas publicly funded substance abuse treatment clients, Dec p 54 (Abstract)
typhoid fever on the half shell, Feb pp 39–41

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42
infectious diseases: an ethical challenge for physicians, Feb p 30

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problems of parental leave, Oct p 48

can we be too clean for our own good? the hygiene hypothesis reviewed, Feb pp 54–59

fact: preventive care service needs, Jan p 9

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 45–49

improving the national infectious disease strategy (Commentary), Feb p 11

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 43–47
projecting savings [reference-based pricing], Dec p 45
tip: fees for completing disability income claim forms, Dec p 56

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep p 54

2017 TMA Minority Medical Student Scholarship awards (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr p 22
federal funding feeds Medicaid, Apr p 24
shopping for Medicaid savings? leave some items on the shelf (Commentary), Aug pp 11–13

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug p 38
more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct p 27
[on mandate to check PDMP before writing prescriptions], May p 40
on sunset review of licensing boards, Jan p 30
on telemedicine practices, Jan p 31

[guns and politics] (Letter), Jan p 6

[on mandate to check PDMP before writing prescriptions], May pp 40–41; May pp 43

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 27–28

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

drawing the line: Texas physicians skeptical of interstate health insurance sales, Jul pp 45 (photo); Jul pp 48
for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 45; Dec pp 47

appointment to AMA Council on Legislation (Newsmakers), Jun p 18
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
reference committee on AMA Finance and Governance (Rounds), Aug p 17–19
reference committee service (Rounds), Jan p 15

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 29

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

typhoid fever on the half shell, Feb pp 39–41

an answer to the physician shortage (Commentary), Jul pp 13–15

tip: fees for completing disability income claim forms, Dec p 56
tip: retaining obstetrical patient records, Oct p 56

heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 24–25

the American sickness: a clinical perspective (Commentary), Dec pp 15–17

temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45–46

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39–45

[First Tuesdays at the Capital event], May p 20 (photo)

students honored for work in improving public health (Newsmakers), Sep p 16

Texas wins tort border battle (Rounds), May pp 18–19

CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents (Rounds), Jan p 20
improving the national infectious disease strategy (Commentary), Feb p 11

reference committee service (Rounds), Jan p 15

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45

[presenting John P. McGovern Champion of Health Awards at TMA Winter Conference] (Rounds), Apr p 15 (photo)
[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan pp 16–17 (photo)

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)

build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul pp 54; Jul pp 58
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan p 47

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preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55

students honored for work in improving public health (Newsmakers), Sep p 16

a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 60–61

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr p 13 (photo)
a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 26–28 (photo)
recognition by Texas delegation to House of Delegates (Rounds), Jan p 15

[opposition to capping Medicaid funding] (Rounds), Aug p 16

[influence on Carlos Cardenas] (Rounds), May p 15

bleeding out: medical futility of transfusions in cancer patients (Commentary), Jun pp 11–12

a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14

seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 34; Mar pp 39

[interstate sale of health insurance plans], Jul p 48

investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 53–57

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 35–38

photos, Jun pp 1; Jun pp 25
a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)

QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 32–33

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug p 38

a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 46–47

what you need to know about ACEs, Sep pp 54; Sep pp 55

receiving TMA/TMAF Health Heroes award (Rounds), Jul p 23

[on UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May pp 28; May pp 30

[First Tuesdays at the Capital event], May p 20 (photo)

[recognition as TMAF donors] (Rounds), Apr p 16

[influence on Carlos Cardenas] (Rounds), May p 15

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 46
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37

excerpt from TMA minority scholarship essay, Jul p 32
recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

[elected vice chair of Organization of State Medical Association Presidents] (Rounds), Aug p 17

problems of parental leave, Oct pp 49–51

on MACRA, Jan p 43
on post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan p 13

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[on Texas external review process], Sep pp 35–36

thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug pp 31–33

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46

MOC sparks debate at 2017 TMA winter conference (Rounds), Apr p 15
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29 (photo)

five new members join the TMAF board (Rounds), Dec p 20

appointment to TMAF Board (Newsmakers), Feb p 26
[TMAF board members], Apr p 15 (photo)

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46
bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 27–29
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45

[leading El Paso County Medical Society] (Newsmakers), May p 16
a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr p 33

See Head Protective Devices

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62

[on Kirk Watson], May p 19

[at TMA Foundation gala] (Rounds), Jul p 24 (photo)

funding cancer research: lawmakers extend CPRIT's life span, Aug p 44

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43
on TMA Council on Medical Education Workgroup on Sources of GME Funding, Jan p 29

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41
EPA waste categories, Oct p 39
P and U lists [EPA classification], Oct p 41

give helmets during Hard Hats month in October (Rounds), Oct pp 19–20
2017 TMA Foundation programs will reach more Texans [Hard Hats for Little Heads] (Rounds), Jan p 20

<the American sickness<: a clinical perspective (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14

how prevalent is sham peer review?, Jun p 28

AMA house tackles post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan pp 13–14
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 24–25
the health insurance gap after implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Texas, Mar p 55 (Abstract)
[health insurance sales across state lines], Jul pp 46–47
[impact on health plan contract negotiations], Mar pp 44
poverty and the myths of health care reform, Jun p 46
shopping for Medicaid savings? leave some items on the shelf (Commentary), Aug pp 11–13
structural fixes to health care in America (Commentary), Mar pp 13–14
TMA plans post-election strategy for health system reform, Jan p 26

new white paper helps you stay HIPAA secure (Rounds), Jun p 20

TDI proposes HMO role rewrite (Rounds), Feb pp 24–25

fact: Texas counties that have no physician, Nov p 7
the infectious disease manpower crisis: finding the cure, Feb pp 60–62

access to care of low-income adults: local safety nets compared with Medicaid (Abstract), Sep p 59

court blocks ACA rule on transgender services (Rounds), Mar pp 20–21

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 26–32
a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 41–47
TMA's take on health disparities in Texas, Jun p 43

See Cross Infection

[on Medicaid costs], Apr p 26

officials work to curtail Zika, West Nile viruses (Rounds), Jun p 13 (photo)

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55

a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 28; Sep pp 31

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
on post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan p 13

receiving Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)
TMA foundation honors outstanding teachers (Rounds), Oct pp 18–19 (photo)

temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May p 48

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct p 55

court blocks ACA rule on transgender services (Rounds), Mar p 21

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 49

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 26–32

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 26

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 53 (photo); May pp 53–54; May pp 56–57
president-elect, ACOG (Newsmakers), Feb p 26; Jul p 22

respite care improves health outcomes of the homeless (Commentary), Oct pp 15–16

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 55–59
how do you define <rural<?, Nov p 56

help protect Texans during National Immunization Awareness Month (Rounds), Aug pp 21–22

officials work to curtail Zika, West Nile viruses (Rounds), Jun p 13 (photo)

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45

bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46

a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr pp 32–33

CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents (Rounds), Jan pp 19–20
fact: HPV vaccination rate among Texas males, Apr p 7
a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr pp 29–34
TMA's continuing medical education course: HPV, Apr p 34

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan p 39

facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42 (photo)

almost $1 million raised to help physicians rebuild, Nov p 33
[birth of child during], Nov p 32 (photo)
expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 31–35
a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 22–33
focus on mental health, Nov pp 30; Nov pp 32
give kudos to local health reporting (Rounds), Dec p 21
Harvey by the numbers, Nov pp 25; Nov pp 27; Nov pp 29; Nov pp 31
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov pp 15–16 (photo)
lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35
learning from Katrina, Nov p 26
opportunities to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief continue (Rounds), Oct p 17
public health concerns, Nov pp 28–30
the response: Texas physicians 'world-famous,' Nov p 35
TMA working for affected members, Nov p 31

can we be too clean for our own good? the hygiene hypothesis reviewed, Feb pp 54–59

allergies vs. infections (Commentary), Feb p 19

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allergies vs. infections (Commentary), Feb p 19

See Vaccines and Vaccination

[example of IRO victory], Sep pp 36–38
a fresh set of eyes; independent review organizations offer another chance to overturn insurers' coverage denials, Sep pp 33–38
[gauging success], Sep p 36
the IRO path, Sep p 37
IRO success rates, Sep p 35

improving the national infectious disease strategy (Commentary), Feb pp 11–12

See Communicable Diseases

a pediatric application of the STRAC Regional Hospital Trauma Registry database: pediatric trauma deaths in South Central Texas during 2004–2013, Jan p 59 (Abstract)

public health and medicine working together (Commentary), Feb pp 13–14

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 32–33
TMAIT can help assess your insurance needs, Dec p 32
TMAIT can help locum tenens doctors, May p 47

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
drawing the line: Texas physicians skeptical of interstate health insurance sales, Jul pp 45–50
focus on: changes in the exchanges, Sep pp 8–9
the health insurance gap after implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Texas, Mar p 55 (Abstract)
questions to consider [selling across state lines], Jul p 47
structural fixes to health care in America (Commentary), Mar pp 13–14
the truth about surprise bills [TMA White Paper], Dec p 28

build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul pp 50–58
building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 53–59
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 27–29
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 27–28
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
eClinicalWorks customers won't have to pay back incentives, feds say (Rounds), Sep pp 13–14
for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 43–47
if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 43–48
Medicaid MCOs vs. commercial PPOs., May p 55
Oct. 1 deadline looming to comply with Medicaid enrollment requirement (Rounds), Sep p 13
tip: fees for completing disability income claim forms, Dec p 56

Anthem-Cigna loss a win for Texas physicians, patients (Rounds), Jun pp 15–16

using the data, Nov p 48
a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

[electronic prior authorizations], Sep pp 24–25
facing more hoops: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42
a fresh set of eyes; independent review organizations offer another chance to overturn insurers' coverage denials, Sep pp 33–38
heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 20–25
keeping Texas reviews in Texas, Sep p 30
the obstacle course: for physicians, providing health care means navigating an ever-growing series of prior authorization obstacles, Sep pp 19–38
a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 27–31
the role of PBMs, Sep p 25
a sizable burden [AMA 2016 Prior Authorization Physician Survey], Sep p 29
Texas' step therapy override, Sep pp 24; Sep pp 25

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62
encouraging online reviews, Mar p 40
online, the best defense is a good offense (Rounds), Jun pp 17–19
reacting the right way [tips for handling online reviews], Mar pp 36–39
seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 33–40
website help from Officite, Jun p 62

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 45–49
resources for surviving residency, Apr p 47

See Independent Review Organizations (IROs)

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Anthem-Cigna loss a win for Texas physicians, patients (Rounds), Jun pp 15–16

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec p 38

JAMA

(Journal of the American Medical Association)

new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct p 26

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 26–27

building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 29

bad medicine: old medications are a public health threat. how can Texas physicians help keep them from being misused?, Dec pp 49–54

[medical student delegate to AMA House of Delegates] (Rounds), Aug p 17
Region 3 sectional delegate, AMA Medical Student Section (Rounds), Jan pp 15–16
[service on AMA Reference Committee on Medical Education] (Rounds), Aug p 18

excerpt from TMA minority scholarship essay, Jul p 32
recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

Houston's health museum becomes medicine's first Smithsonian affiliate (Rounds), Oct pp 17–18

Texas strikes back at JAMA MOC law slap, Oct p 25

Houston's health museum becomes medicine's first Smithsonian affiliate (Rounds), Oct pp 17–18 (photo)

member profile, May p 25 (photo)

Dell's different directions; UT-Austin medical school's curriculum isn't designed to train doctors – it's built to revolutionize medicine, May pp 28–33 (photos)

receives TEXPAC June Bratcher Award for outstanding service (Rounds), Jul pp 22 (photo); Jul pp 23

[recognition as TMAF donors] (Rounds), Apr p 16

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 29

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62
another diagnosis fight, Jan p 34
Anthem-Cigna loss a win for Texas physicians, patients (Rounds), Jun pp 15–16
court blocks ACA rule on transgender services (Rounds), Mar pp 20–21
court sides with TMA in chiropractic scope-of-practice lawsuit (Rounds), Jan pp 18–19
difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42
don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41
glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr pp 37–43; May p 23 (correction)
new DNR law takes effect in April 2018, Dec p 38
Paxton: DOs are physicians (Rounds), Mar pp 19–20
standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 33–39
steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39–45
Texas wins tort border battle (Rounds), May pp 18–19
TMB-Teladoc lawsuit on hold (Rounds), Feb pp 25–26
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53
a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

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member profile, May p 25 (photo)

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 40; Sep pp 45

five new members join the TMAF board (Rounds), Dec pp 20–21

thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug pp 31–33

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42

receiving Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 33–34 (photo); Jan pp 38–39

QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 31–35

physician invasion helps advance Texas medicine's legislative priorities (Rounds), Aug p 15

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug pp 37–38
thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug pp 31–33

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45

[recognition as TMAF donors] (Rounds), Apr p 16

discusses medical ethics, Jan p 13 (photo)
recognition by Texas delegation to House of Delegates (Rounds), Jan p 15

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar p 29

[delegate to TexMed 2017] (Rounds), Jul p 18 (photo)
temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45; May pp 49

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 35; Jun pp 38

Health and Human Services Commission restructures again (Rounds), Nov pp 16–17

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46

a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr pp 38; Apr pp 42–43; May p 23 (correction)

building on success [sunset review of licensing boards], Jan p 30
on post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan p 14

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 46

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 48; Sep pp 50 (photo); Sep pp 51–52

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[epidural use disparities by Spanish-speaking patients] (Letter), Mar p 7; Jun p 6

fact: number of biosafety 4 laboratories in U.S., Jun p 7

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 29

officials work to curtail Zika, West Nile viruses (Rounds), Jun p 13 (photo)
[on health consequences of Hurricane Harvey], Nov p 24
[promotion within UT System] (Newsmakers), Nov p 17
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37
a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr pp 29 (photo); Apr pp 30; Apr pp 33
a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun p 44

science teacher award winner: <It was teaching that made the trip worth it< (Rounds), Nov pp 19–20 (photo)

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62

See Jurisprudence; Legislation, medical

[on minority distrust of physicians], Jul p 31
[on racial imbalance in medical schools], Jul p 30
a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 43; Jun pp 47

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 50–53

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 50 (photo); Jun pp 54–55

presenting TMA/TMAF Health Heroes awards to recipients (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35

See Jurisprudence

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62

AMA House tackles post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan pp 13–14
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct p 23
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–43

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46
bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 27–29
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 23–31
clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug pp 37–38
fact: TMA members who testified in 94 separate Capitol hearings during the Texas legislative session, Aug p 7
focus on: 2017 special session, Oct pp 8–9
focus on: the 2018–19 budget, Aug p 9
funding cancer research: lawmakers extend CPRIT's life span, Aug p 44
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov pp 15–16 (photo)
investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43
key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45–46
lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35
lessening the grip: Texas lawmakers dramatically scale back MOC requirements, Aug pp 41–42
maintaining a healthy state: as lawmakers charted Texas' future, TMA worked to ensure that medicine remains strong, Aug p 25
more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40
opioids, Medicaid among topics lawmakers to study in prep for 2019 (Rounds), Dec p 19
physician invasion helps advance Texas medicine's legislative priorities (Rounds), Aug p 15 (photo)
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37
sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb pp 21–23
Texas' step therapy override, Sep p 24
thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug pp 31–33
TMA, specialties lay out legislative priorities (Rounds), Feb pp 23–24
TMA Legislative News Hotline, Jan p 30
[TMA recommendations on prescription monitoring and opioid use], May pp 37–39

a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 28; Nov pp 30

[concerns about UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May p 32

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54

Texas wins tort border battle (Rounds), May pp 18–19

building on success [sunset review of licensing boards], Jan p 30
sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb pp 21–23

FAQ: how many hours of CME credit are physicians required to have for licensure in Texas?, Jun p 64
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29
reportable actions (NPDP), Mar p 51
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53

Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 15

build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul pp 50–58; Jul pp 50 (photo)

See Employment

more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 51; Sep pp 52 (photo)

problems of parental leave, Oct pp 47–51

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 28–29; Jul pp 31

investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 49
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug p 35

getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul p 40

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finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 45–46; Apr pp 48

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 33–38
build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul pp 53–58
building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May p 56
do the minimum, avoid a penalty, Jun p 36
feds award $100 million in MACRA help to small, rural practices (Rounds), Mar pp 21–22
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 41–47
MACRA help from TMA, Jun p 35; Oct p 34
QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 31–35
Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan p 17
TMA gets you MACRA ready, Jan pp 46
TMA wins MACRA improvements, wants more (Rounds), Mar pp 15–17
TMA's MACRA engagement continues, Jun p 38

on ballroom dancing (Back Talk), Feb p 64 (photo)

See Certification

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan p 36
steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39–40; Sep pp 42–45

reportable actions (NPDP), Mar p 51
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53

[on cultural clashes in health care], Jul p 31

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 48; Sep pp 51

Health and Human Services Commission restructures again (Rounds), Nov pp 16–17

encouraging online reviews, Mar p 40
marketing help from Officite, Mar p 38
marketing is not a luxury – marketing is a necessity, Oct pp 43–46
online, the best defense is a good offense (Rounds), Jun pp 17–19
TMA modern marketing seminar, Mar p 40

Health and Human Services Commission restructures again (Rounds), Nov pp 16–17

race, violence and medicine collide (Rounds), Apr pp 11–12

parental leave and maternal mortality, Oct p 50

AMA Resident and Fellow Section alternate delegate (Rounds), Jan p 15

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 46

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr p 24

a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 44–46

[presenting Distinguished Service Award to Robert Gunby, Jr.] (Rounds), Jul p 21

a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 51–52

[lawsuit over negative online reviews], Mar p 39

reference committee service (Rounds), Jan p 15

receiving TMA/TMAF Health Heroes award (Rounds), Jul p 23

keynote speakers selected for TexMed 2017 (Rounds), May p 15
TexMed 2017 keynote speakers stress preparedness, use of technology (Rounds), Jul p 20 (photo)

See Negotiating

access to care of low-income adults: local safety nets compared with Medicaid (Abstract), Sep p 59
building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 53–59
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 25–26
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 21–27
federal funding feeds Medicaid, Apr p 24
feds cut meaningful use reporting period to 90 days (Rounds), Feb pp 26–27
Medicaid MCOs vs. commercial PPOs., May p 55
Oct. 1 deadline looming to comply with Medicaid enrollment requirement (Rounds), Sep p 13
officials work to curtail Zika, West Nile viruses (Rounds), Jun pp 13–14 (photo)
shopping for Medicaid savings? leave some items on the shelf (Commentary), Aug pp 11–13
Texas Medicaid by the numbers, Apr p 23
TMA house approves fighting Medicaid funding caps (Rounds), Jul pp 17–18

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 26–27

bleeding out: medical futility of transfusions in cancer patients (Commentary), Jun pp 11–12

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec p 42
TMA policy on MOST documents, Dec p 40

See also

Licensure, Medical

See also

Electronic Health Records

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 55–59
fact: Texas counties that have no physician, Nov p 7
fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 47–52

<the American sickness<: a clinical perspective (Commentary), Dec pp 15–17
MACRA. See MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)
a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

another diagnosis fight, Jan p 35
relation of mental health to alcohol and substance use among Texas college students, Apr p 51 (Abstract)

a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 30; Nov pp 32
thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug pp 31–33

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 34–35
building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May p 56
[financial risk management and], Jul pp 57–58
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 41–47
MIPS exemption could expand in 2018, according to draft rule (Rounds), Aug pp 20–21
pace yourself in MIPS, Jan pp 43–44; Jan pp 47
QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct p 32
TMA wins MACRA improvements, wants more (Rounds), Mar pp 15–17

[community service chair, AMA Medical Student Section Region 3] (Rounds), Aug p 17

[dancing with Azita Madjidi], Feb p 64 (Back Talk; photo)

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov p 57

AMA Resident and Fellow Section alternate delegate (Rounds), Jan p 15
borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55
finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 49

bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46

[on PTAC process], Jul pp 55–56

temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45–50

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 50; Aug pp 54

a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr p 33

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul p 28
TMA minority scholarship awards, Jun p 44; Jul p 23 (Rounds; Jul p 32; photo)
TMA's minority scholarship program is about more than just the money, Sep p 49
2017 TMA Foundation programs will reach more Texans [Minority Scholarship Program] (Rounds), Jan p 21

See Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 48; Sep pp 51

See Certification

heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 22; Sep pp 25

lessening the grip: Texas lawmakers dramatically scale back MOC requirements, Aug pp 41–42
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29

temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 46–47

MOC sparks debate at 2017 TMA winter conference (Rounds), Apr p 14

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec p 26

focus on: perils of a Texas summer, Jul p 9
a pediatric application of the STRAC Regional Hospital Trauma Registry database: pediatric trauma deaths in South Central Texas during 2004–2013, Jan p 59 (Abstract)

on patient-centered medical home model, Jan pp 50–51; Jan pp 54

on post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan p 14
thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug p 31

temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 48–49

the medical home machine, Jan pp 49–50 (photo); Jan pp 55; Jan pp 56

a fresh set of eyes; independent review organizations offer another chance to overturn insurers' coverage denials, Sep pp 33–38

Houston's health museum becomes medicine's first Smithsonian affiliate (Rounds), Oct pp 17–18

a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 24; Nov pp 26; Nov pp 28; Nov pp 30

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54

[on birth of child during Hurricane Harvey] (photo), Nov p 32

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bad medicine: old medications are a public health threat. how can Texas physicians help keep them from being misused?, Dec pp 49–54

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 46

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 46; Apr pp 48

AGs urge action from AHIP [opioid crisis], Nov p 40

Harris County physician [Umair A.Shah] to lead national association (Newsmakers), Sep p 16

interstate health insurance sales: myth vs. reality, Jul p 49

on patient-centered medical home model, Jan pp 49–50
PCMH successes by the numbers, Jan p 54
[redesign of PCMH recognition process], Jan p 56

making contingency plans, Dec p 34

reportable actions, Mar p 51
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53

See also

Hurricane Harvey

at the negotiating table [2016 Survey of Texas Physicians], Mar p 45
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 27–29
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 23–28
contract negotiation help from TMA, Mar p 45
how mediation works, Dec p 26
if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 43–48

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 25; Jan pp 28; Jan pp 29
funding cancer research: lawmakers extend CPRIT's life span, Aug p 44
key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45

bleeding out: medical futility of transfusions in cancer patients (Commentary), Jun pp 11–12
cancer incidence among Texas publicly funded substance abuse treatment clients, Dec p 54
funding cancer research: lawmakers extend CPRIT's life span, Aug p 44

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 50–52

[site selection for urgent care clinics], Jul pp 38–39

a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14

facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42

[on African American enrollment in medical schools], Jul p 29

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 48

MOC sparks debate at 2017 TMA winter conference (Rounds), Apr pp 14–15 (photo)
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct p 28

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 43–44

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 40–41

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 50–51

partial victory for medicine in new VA policy (Rounds), Mar pp 17–19

focus on: an apple a day, Dec p 11

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a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14

court blocks ACA rule on transgender services (Rounds), Mar p 21

FAQ: are office staff required to have CPR training? do we need to have a crash cart?, Sep p 60

getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul pp 35–42

a fresh set of eyes; independent review organizations offer another chance to overturn insurers' coverage denials, Sep pp 34; Sep pp 35

building on success, Jan pp 24–28
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16
keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature (Back Talk), Aug p 56

Paxton: DOs are physicians (Rounds), Mar pp 19–20

[on PTAC review process], Jul p 56

See Analgesics, Opioid

a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 50–52

See Tissue and Organ Procurement

geography of OPOs, Aug p 49
<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54

parental leave and maternal mortality, Oct p 50

prepare for value-based care with TMA PracticeEdge, Jan p 47

Paxton: DOs are physicians (Rounds), Mar pp 19–203

respite care improves health outcomes of the homeless (Commentary), Oct pp 15–16

Physicians Benevolent Fund offers helping hand to colleagues (Rounds), Dec p 21

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 32–35
a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov p 30

[concerns about UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May p 32

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for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec p 46

[TMB inspection of pain management clinics], May p 40

a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14

emerging infectious diseases, animals, and future epidemics, Feb pp 30–36

can we be too clean for our own good? the hygiene hypothesis reviewed, Feb pp 54–59

parental leave and maternal mortality, Oct p 50
problems of parental leave, Oct pp 47–51

marketing is not a luxury – marketing is a necessity, Oct pp 43–46 (photo)

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 25

<the American sickness<: a clinical perspective (Commentary), Dec pp 15–17
focus on: changes in the exchanges, Sep pp 8–9
[health insurance sales across state lines], Jul pp 46–47
[independent review organization requirements], Sep p 34

online, the best defense is a good offense (Rounds), Jun pp 17–19

the medical home machine, Jan pp 49–56
[patient-positive results], Jan pp 52–54
[PCMH limitations], Jan pp 54–55
[PCMH principles], Jan p 50
[PCMH recognition process], Jan pp 50–52
PCMH successes by the numbers, Jan p 54
[redesign of PCMH recognition process], Jan p 56

lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35
opioids, Medicaid among topics lawmakers to study in prep for 2019 (Rounds), Dec p 19

[on need for exclusions to PDMP policies], May p 42

court blocks ACA rule on transgender services (Rounds), Mar pp 20–21
Paxton: DOs are physicians (Rounds), Mar p 19–20

See Patient-Centered Care

[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 25–26

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 55–59

[successful use of IRO to overcome denial of coverage], Sep pp 36–38

a pediatric application of the STRAC Regional Hospital Trauma Registry database: pediatric trauma deaths in South Central Texas during 2004–2013, Jan p 59 (Abstract)

fairness in peer review, Jun p 27
how prevalent is sham peer review?, Jun p 28
a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 27–31
a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun pp 24–30

glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr pp 37; Apr pp 41–43; May p 23 (correction)

commenting on organ allocation policy proposals, Aug p 53

new DNR law takes effect in April 2018, Dec p 38

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 50 (photo); Jun pp 51–52 (photo)

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May p 57; May p 58
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr p 24

the role of PBMs, Sep p 25

keynote speakers selected for TexMed 2017 (Rounds), Mar p 16
seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 33 (photo); Mar pp 33–40
TexMed 2017 keynote speakers stress preparedness, use of technology (Rounds), Jul pp 20–21 (photo)

11 steps [for navigating QPP], Oct p 32
QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 31–35
valuable resources [website], Oct p 36

supervise an APRN or PA? what you need to know (Rounds), May p 22–23

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct p 55

QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 31–35

build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul pp 50–58
what a physician-focused model needs, Jul p 55

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 24
a piece of my mind on peace (Commentary), Sep pp 10–11

Back Talk

Madjidi, Azita, on ballroom dancing, Feb p 64 (photo)
Satcher, Robert, on second career as astronaut, May p 60 (photo)

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 26–32
for doctors, autonomy means coming together, speaking as one (Commentary), Oct pp 11–13
fact: health care facility managers who used locum tenens physicians in 2016, May p 9
focus on: physician morale, Mar p 11
focus on: solo practices, Apr p 9
the infectious disease manpower crisis: finding the cure, Feb pp 60–62
population vs. physician population, Jul p 30
temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45–50
Texas hits peak in newly licensed physicians (Rounds), Dec pp 19–20
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53

an answer to the physician shortage (Commentary), Jul p 13–15

Physicians Benevolent Fund offers helping hand to colleagues (Rounds), Dec p 21

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42

[at TMA Foundation gala] (Rounds), Jul p 24 (photo)
[election to board of AMA Integrated Physician Practice Section] (Rounds), Aug p 17

TMB-Teladoc lawsuit on hold (Rounds), Feb p 26

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 51–54

prevention of health care-associated infections in an era of public reporting, Feb pp 42–47

See Legislature, Texas; TEXPAC

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 39–40

poverty and the myths of health care reform, Jun p 46

are your technology contracts favorable? (Rounds), Dec p 20
crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 55–59
expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 31–35
fact: health care facility managers who used locum tenens physicians in 2016, May p 9
FAQ: are office staff required to have CPR training? do we need to have a crash cart?, Sep p 60
FAQ: can I refuse to hire a smoker to work in my practice?, Mar p 56
FAQ: when providing copies of medical records... are we required to provide copies of records... created by other physicians?, Nov p 60
getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul pp 35–42
marketing is not a luxury – marketing is a necessity, Oct pp 43–46
the medical home machine, Jan pp 49–56
reportable actions (NPDP), Mar p 51
seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 33–40
supervise an APRN or PA? what you need to know (Rounds), May p 22–23
temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45–50
under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 49–53

check the PDMP, earn MIPS credit, May p 41
sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb p 23
TMA part of the fight [opioid crisis], Nov p 39
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–43
your video guide to Texas' new prescription drug monitoring program (Rounds), May pp 20–21

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45
thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug pp 31–33

build your own payment model: MACRA-formed committee, Health and Human Services secretary looking for physician ideas, Jul p 54
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr p 22; Apr p 24
federal dollars, online training to combat opioid addiction (Rounds), Jun pp 14–15

See Insurance Coverage

focus on: solo practices, Apr p 9

for doctors, autonomy means coming together, speaking as one (Commentary), Oct pp 11–13

for doctors, autonomy means coming together, speaking as one (Commentary), Oct pp 11–13
fact: health care facility managers who used locum tenens physicians in 2016, May p 9
temporary remedy: more and more, locum tenens doctors are taking the places of permanent physicians, May pp 45–50

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr p 47

online, the best defense is a good offense (Rounds), Jun pp 17–19

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct p 55

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big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 33–38
Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan pp 16–18
using Medicare claims data, Nov p 48
a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov pp 47–53

focus on: when policies hurt quality, May p 11

See also

Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 34–35

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race, violence and medicine collide (Rounds), Apr pp 11–12

a South Texas medical giant passes on (Rounds), Jul p 25

a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr pp 30; Apr pp 34

another diagnosis fight, Jan p 35
[installation of Cardenas as TMA President] (Rounds), Jul pp 17 (photo); Jul pp 18
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 42–43; Jan pp 44
physician invasion helps advance Texas medicine's legislative priorities (Rounds), Aug p 15
[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 28
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug p 36

four ways to increase physician referrals, Jan p 60

<the American sickness<: a clinical perspective (Commentary), Dec pp 15–17
QPP made simple(r); TMA helps Physicians Advocacy Institute launch vast MACRA resource center, Oct pp 31–35

if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 43–48

a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun p 27; Jun p 30

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct p 38

respite care improves health outcomes of the homeless (Commentary), Oct pp 15–16

Zika reporting earns journalist TMA's top award for health journalism (Rounds), Sep pp 14–15 (photo)

FAQ: are office staff required to have CPR training? do we need to have a crash cart?, Sep p 60

Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 15

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 52

[RNA viruses with epidemic potential], Feb p 35

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb p 22

a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr p 29

under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 51–52

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37

receives American College of Cardiology Distinguished Fellowship Award (Newsmakers), May p 16

receives Medical Student of the Year award (Rounds), Jul p 22
Region 3 alternate delegate, House of Delegates (Rounds), Jan p 16

Anthem-Cigna loss a win for Texas physicians, patients (Rounds), Jun pp 15–16

on post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan p 14

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 25; Jan pp 29

UTRGV School of Medicine tackles valley's endemic problems, May p 31

an access problem? ADA website compliance and evolving issue for physicians to consider, Jun pp 57–62

a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov pp 30; Nov pp 32

<the American sickness<: a clinical perspective (Commentary), Dec pp 15–17

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 55–59

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

on post-election health reform options (Rounds), Jan p 14

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access to care of low-income adults: local safety nets compared with Medicaid (Abstract), Sep p 59

House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

problems of parental leave, Oct pp 47–51
what type of leave?, Oct p 48

glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr p 40; May p 23 (correction)

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun p 37
a fresh set of eyes; independent review organizations offer another chance to overturn insurers' coverage denials, Sep p 39
[merit-based incentive payment system for financial risk reduction], Jul pp 57–58

a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 42; Jun pp 45

thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug p 32

students honored for work in improving public health (Newsmakers), Sep p 16

five new members join the TMAF board (Rounds), Dec p 21

on second career as astronaut (Back Talk), May p 60 (photo)

[recognition as TMAF major donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

[on Hurricane Harvey], Nov p 24

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep p 42

unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35 (photo); May pp 37; May pp 39; May pp 42–43

on medical home model limitations, Jan p 55
on PCMH practice transformation, Jan pp 51–54

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul pp 26–32
Dell's different directions; UT-Austin medical school's curriculum isn't designed to train doctors – it's built to revolutionize medicine, May pp 28–33
[expanding the pipeline for minority enrollment], Jul pp 31–32
fact: number of years [to establish medical school in Rio Grande Valley], Sep p 7 (photo)
fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep pp 47–52
investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43
[minority enrollment trends], Jul pp 29–30
playing catch-up: Texas medical school class size vs. population, 1990–2016, May p 32
10 most affordable medical schools in the U.S., Oct p 53
Texas medical school enrollment trends, Jul p 29
UTRGV School of Medicine tackles valley's endemic problems, May p 31

heavy resistance: dealing with prior authorizations is like running an obstacle course for physicians – and the obstacles keep getting bigger, Sep pp 22–23
photos, Sep pp 1; Sep pp 21

building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 29
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 25–26; Jan pp 27
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr p 24
clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug pp 37–38
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16
investing in education: legislators back more doctors for Texas, Aug p 43
key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45
Paxton: DOs are physicians (Rounds), Mar pp 19–20
on sunset review of licensing boards, Jan p 30
sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb p 23

member profile, May p 24 (photo)

facing more <hoops<: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42
[First Tuesdays at the Capital event], May p 20 (photo)
TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photos)
TMA foundation to mark 25th anniversary at gala (Rounds), Nov pp 18–19 (photo)

Region 3 alternate delegate, House of Delegates (Rounds), Jan p 16
TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photos)

[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 27; Mar pp 28

Harris County physician to lead national association (Newsmakers), Sep p 16

bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46
Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16
keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature (Back Talk), Aug p 56
taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 27

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 50

partial victory for medicine in new VA policy (Rounds), Mar p 18

ACIP publishes 2017 immunization schedules (Rounds), Apr pp 17; Apr pp 19

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

problems of parental leave, Oct p 50

[opposition to capping Medicaid funding] (Rounds), Aug p 16

Houston's health museum becomes medicine's first Smithsonian affiliate (Rounds), Oct p 18 (photo)

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 45–46

Health and Human Services Commission restructures again (Rounds), Nov pp 16–17

Houston's health museum becomes medicine's first Smithsonian affiliate (Rounds), Oct pp 17–18

FAQ: can I refuse to hire a smoker to work in my practice?, Mar p 56

focus on: smoking cessation, Nov p 9

under investigation? NPDP Guidebook revisions may increase risk of data bank reports, Mar pp 50–52

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 56; May pp 58

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54

encouraging online reviews, Mar p 40
online, the best defense is a good offense (Rounds), Jun pp 17–19
seeing stars: physicians can help shape their presence on influential online rating sites, Mar pp 33–40

public health and medicine working together (Commentary), Feb pp 13–14

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 52

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug p 49

prepare for value-based care with TMA PracticeEdge, Jan p 47

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr p 13

member profile, May p 25 (photo)

an advocate for Texas medicine is gone, Nov p 11

[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec p 33
if at first you don't succeed: passion and persistence pay off for physicians at the negotiating table, Mar pp 44–48

getting into urgent care: what do Texas physicians face when starting their own urgent care clinics?, Jul pp 35–42

building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug pp 28; Aug pp 29
building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 27
Texas' step therapy override, Sep p 24

can we be too clean for our own good? the hygiene hypothesis reviewed, Feb pp 54–59

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19

lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35
opioids, Medicaid among topics lawmakers to study in prep for 2019 (Rounds), Dec p 19

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar p 28

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55
debt by the numbers, Oct p 54

students honored for work in improving public health (Newsmakers), Sep p 16

cancer incidence among Texas publicly funded substance abuse treatment clients, Dec p 54 (Abstract)

federal dollars, online training to combat opioid addiction (Rounds), Jun pp 14–15
relation of mental health to alcohol and substance use among Texas college students, Apr p 51 (Abstract)
unwelcome diversions; technology presents legislative opportunity to crack down on opioid abuse, May pp 35–43

receiving TMA/TMAF Health Heroes award (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

prevention of health care-associated infections in an era of public reporting, Feb pp 42–47

AMA Prior Authorization Physician Survey (2016), Sep p 22
at the negotiating table [2016 Survey of Texas Physicians], Mar p 45
focus on: solo practices, Apr p 9
focus on: when policies hurt quality, May p 11
MOC not popular [survey on physician attitudes toward MOC], Oct p 26

receives Surgeon General's Award for Military Excellence (Newsmakers), Jun p 18 (photo)

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 28–29; Mar pp 30

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar p 28

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39; Sep pp 44–45

glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr p 40; May p 23 (correction)

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steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 40–41

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)

a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 30–31

[influence on Carlos Cardenas] (Rounds), May p 15

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46
building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 29

bills TMA opposed that died, Aug p 46

are your technology contracts favorable? (Rounds), Dec p 20
expecting the unexpected [disaster planning], Dec pp 34–35

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug pp 37–38
TMB-Teladoc lawsuit on hold (Rounds), Feb pp 25–26

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan pp 30–31
clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug pp 37–38
[standard of care] (Rounds), Nov pp 15–16

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 25
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37
taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 26–27; Mar pp 30

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 31
a chance to live better: integrating palliative and supportive care (Commentary), Dec pp 13–14
difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42

Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 16 (photo)
[regional health administrator, Office of Assistant Secretary for Health] (Newsmakers), Jul p 22
the response: Texas physicians 'world-famous,' Nov p 35

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug p 38

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 37–42

crisis in the country: what can rural physicians and their communities do when the local hospital shuts down?, Nov pp 56–59

closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec p 27

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec pp 40–41

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41

beware of buying, prescribing illegal and unlicensed drugs (Rounds), Jun pp 16–17

[independent review system under], Sep pp 34–35
[on peer-to-peer utilization review], Sep p 28
[standardized forms for prescriptions and procedures], Sep p 24
TDI proposes HMO role rewrite (Rounds), Feb pp 24–25
thinking big: the Texas legislature made huge strides in improving mental health care, Aug p 31

public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 36–37
taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 26–30
typhoid fever on the half shell, Feb pp 39–41

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug p 38
[telemedicine standard of care] (Rounds), Nov pp 15–16

building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 55–56
Health and Human Services Commission restructures again (Rounds), Nov pp 16–17

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 29

task force at work [TMA-THA Joint Block Grant Task Force], Apr p 22; Apr p 27

Disaster Relief Program donations, Hurricane Harvey, Nov p 33
Fall Conference

Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov pp 15–16
registration for TMA's fall conference (Rounds), Sep p 16

First Tuesdays at the capitol, Jan p 17; Feb p 22; Mar p 18; May p 20 (photo); Aug p 15 (photo)
House of Delegates

elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
members of Reference Committee on Medical Education (Rounds), Jul p 18 (photo)
[minimum standards for interstate health insurance products], Jul p 50
TMA house approves fighting Medicaid funding caps (Rounds), Jul pp 17–18

member benefits

Committee on Patient-Physician Advocacy [a victory for the underdog], Jun p 27
contract negotiation help from TMA, Mar p 45
MACRA help from TMA, Jun p 35; Oct p 34
online, the best defense is a good offense [Online Visibility Assessment tool] (Rounds), Jun pp 17–19
pain management education from TMA, May p 38
TMA loans, Oct p 55
TMAIT can help locum tenens doctors, May p 47
your video guide to Texas' new prescription drug monitoring program (Rounds), May pp 20–21

member profiles, May pp 24–25
officers

Cardenas, Carlos J. See Cardenas, Carlos J.
Curran, Douglas R. See Curran, Douglas R.
Read, Don R. See Read, Don R.

publications

Advance Care Planning: Guide to Legal Forms, Dec p 42
Marketing Smart: A Guide for Medical Practices, Oct p 44
Policies and Procedures: A Guide for Medical Practices, Oct pp 40; Oct pp 41
white paper: corporate practice of medicine (Rounds), Jan p 14

save the date! TexMed 2018 (Rounds), Jul p 25
Survey of Texas Physicians (2016)

damage to care [EHR data errors], Apr pp 38; Apr pp 40
focus on: when policies hurt quality, May p 11
[physician negotiation of health plan contracts], Mar pp 43; Mar pp 46

task force at work [TMA-THA Joint Block Grant Task Force], Apr p 22; Apr p 27
Task Force on Balance Billing, Dec p 27
[Texas Primary Care and Home Health Summit, May 11-12, San Antonio] (Rounds), May p 15
Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan pp 16–18
TexMed 2017. See TexMed 2017
TMA Practice Consulting. See TMA Practice Consulting
TMA PracticeEdge. See TMA PracticeEdge, LLC
Winter Conference

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr pp 13–14
[HPV Work Group formation], Apr p 30
MOC sparks debate at 2017 TMA winter conference (Rounds), Apr pp 14–15
race, violence and medicine collide (Rounds), Apr pp 11–12
TMAF recognition of major donors (Rounds), Apr p 15

five new members join the TMAF board (Rounds), Dec pp 20–21
Seed to Soul named champion of health; major TMAF donors honored (Rounds), Apr p 15–16 (photo)
TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)
TMA foundation honors outstanding teachers (Rounds), Oct pp 18–19
TMA foundation to mark 25th anniversary at gala (Rounds), Nov pp 18–19 (photo)
2017 TMA Foundation programs will reach more Texans (Rounds), Jan pp 20–21

appointment of new Board members (Newsmakers), May p 16
clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug pp 37–38
more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 23–29
[on utilization review], Sep p 28
sunset review of TMB fails to address disciplinary process improvements (Rounds), Feb pp 21–23
TMB-Teladoc lawsuit on hold (Rounds), Feb pp 25–26

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 33–38

[medical defense coverage], Mar p 53

Texas Medicine

out with the old, in with the new look, feel of Texas Medicine (Editor's Note), Dec p 7

court sides with TMA in chiropractic scope-of-practice lawsuit (Rounds), Jan p 18

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug p 49

board officers for 2016-2017 announced (Newsmakers), Feb p 26

health matters in Texas, Jan p 29

Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan pp 16–18

another diagnosis fight, Jan p 35

[on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program], May pp 38–39

[sample smoking policies], Mar p 56

keynote speakers selected for TexMed 2017 (Rounds), Mar p 16; May p 15
keynote speakers stress preparedness, use of technology (Rounds), Jul pp 19–21
photos, Jul pp 18; Jul pp 20
share advancements in medicine with your colleagues at TexMed 2017 (Rounds), Feb p 27
TMA Foundation gala sold out at TexMed (Rounds), Jul pp 24–25

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 24
TEXPAC gets results, Jan p 28

public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37

[on interstate sales of health insurance], Jul p 48

key bills for medicine: medicine's bills signed by the governor, Aug p 45

[challenges for], Aug pp 48–50
the geography of OPOs, Aug p 49
<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54
meeting the donor's family, Aug p 50
[opt-in vs. opt-out systems], Aug pp 50–52
[overcoming ignorance], Aug pp 53–54

meeting the donor's family, Aug p 50

a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr p 30–34

online visibility assessment, Mar p 35
PCMH help from TMA, Jan p 51
spotting problems in your practice, Oct p 46
TMA Practice Consulting services, Jul p 42

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr pp 13–14
prepare for value-based care with TMA PracticeEdge, Jan p 47

a wealth of information: certification puts UTHealth researchers on path to studying Texas Medicare claims data, Nov p 52

Texas wins tort border battle (Rounds), May pp 18–19

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55
10 most affordable medical schools in the U.S., Oct p 53
TMA loans, Oct p 55

<it changes their lives<: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54
most common types of transplants, Aug p 51

See Wounds and Injuries

as mediator between Dell Medical School and local physicians, May p 33

lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35

[on African American mis-trust of doctors], Jul pp 30–31

typhoid fever on the half shell, Feb pp 39–41

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glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr pp 38–40; May p 23 (correction)

commenting on organ allocation policy proposals, Aug p 52
it changes their lives: how can Texas physicians help improve the state's organ donation system?, Aug pp 47–54

federal dollars, online training to combat opioid addiction (Rounds), Jun pp 14–15

partial victory for medicine in new VA policy (Rounds), Mar pp 17–19

DEA reverses course on registration renewals (Rounds), Mar p 17

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41
EPA waste categories, Oct p 39
P and U lists [hazardous waste], Oct p 41

clearer and simpler: TMA-supported bill clarifies murkiness surrounding telemedicine, Aug p 37

beware of buying, prescribing illegal and unlicensed drugs (Rounds), Jun pp 16–17

[National Practitioner Data Bank reporting], Mar p 49

Dell's different directions; UT-Austin medical school's curriculum isn't designed to train doctors – it's built to revolutionize medicine, May pp 28–33

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55

eye on education, Sep p 52
fact: number of years [to establish medical school in Rio Grande Valley], Sep p 7 (photo)
fulfilling a dream, Sep pp 47–52
the geography of the UTRGV School of Medicine, Sep p 51
UTRGV School of Medicine tackles valley's endemic problems, May p 31

difficult situations: judge's ruling upholds advance directives law after TMA expresses support, Dec p 39

See Ambulatory Care Facilities

prevention of health care-associated infections in an era of public reporting, Feb pp 42–47

ACO participants: collaboration valuable (Rounds), Apr p 13

keeping Texas reviews in Texas, Sep p 30
a peer? nowhere near: Texas physicians often find utilization reviewers' credentials lacking, Sep pp 27–31

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See United States Department of Veterans Affairs

ACIP publishes 2017 immunization schedules (Rounds), Apr p 16–19
battling misinformation, Mar pp 28–29
Be Wise – Immunize program (Rounds), Apr p 12; Aug pp 21–22
child care worker vaccinations [Be Wise – Immunize], Apr p 12
exemption leaders [Texas counties with highest non-medical vaccination exemptions], Mar p 28
exemptions on the rise, Mar p 27
fact: 44,706 [nonmedical vaccination exemptions], Mar p 9
fact: HPV vaccination rate among Texas males, Apr p 7
help protect Texans during National Immunization Awareness Month (Rounds), Aug pp 21–22
Johnson County mumps outbreak as impetus for change, Mar pp 29–30
a second shot at HPV; Texas physicians reboot the effort to boost a vaccine that can protect against cancer, Apr pp 29–34
[taking another shot] (Letter), May p 6
taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar pp 24–30
TMA's continuing medical education course: HPV, Apr p 34
2017 TMA Foundation Programs will reach more Texans [Be Wise – Immunize], Jan p 20

[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

receiving TMA/TMAF Health Heroes award (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

building better policies: balance-billing, step therapy measures highlight insurance wins for medicine, Aug p 28

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 33–38

a fresh set of eyes; independent review organizations offer another chance to overturn insurers' coverage denials, Sep p 38

[alternate TMA delegate, Texas Pediatric Society] (Newsmakers), Feb p 26
building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May pp 56; May pp 57; May pp 58–59
change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 22–27
[on health costs containment], Aug p 13

Texas Quality Summit prepares physicians for value-based payment (Rounds), Jan p 17

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 50
UTRGV School of Medicine tackles valley's endemic problems, May p 31

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55
glitch in the switch; changing EHR vendors can present major problems, Apr pp 37; Apr pp 42; May p 23 (correction)

standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan pp 33–34 (photo)

photos, Mar pp 1; Mar pp 25; Apr p 15
taking another shot: lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccination data, Mar pp 26; Mar pp 29

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 22; Apr pp 26; Apr pp 27
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
photos, Apr pp 1; Apr pp 20
reference committee service (Rounds), Jan p 15
shopping for Medicaid savings? leave some items on the shelf (Commentary), Aug pp 11–13
[TMAF board member] (Rounds), Apr p 15 (photo)
[TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

race, violence and medicine collide (Rounds), Apr pp 11–12

can Texas' physicians be as diverse as Texas?, Jul p 28
a Texas-size problem: health disparities span the state and cost billions each year, Jun pp 42–43; Jun pp 47

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preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun p 54

[on UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May pp 31–32; May pp 33

[discredited study on MMR vaccine and autism], Mar p28

2017 TMA Foundation programs will reach more Texans (Rounds), Jan p 21

recipient, TMA 2017 Minority Medical Student Scholarship (Rounds), Jul p 23 (photo)

big help for small shops: TMF Health Quality Institute wins award to help small practices, Jun pp 34–35
MACRA: easing the pain?, Jan pp 43; Jan pp 45

on PCMH program limitations, Jan p 55

receives Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service from AMA (Newsmakers), May pp 19–20 (photo)
[support for UT-Austin Dell Medical School], May p 30

facing more hoops: health plans are trying to battle opioid crisis, but some physicians see prior authorization requirements as another roadblock, Nov pp 37–42

preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49 (photo); Jun pp 50; Jun pp 54–55

See Internet

on CMS quality measures (Rounds), Jan p 15
House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun p 30

officials work to curtail Zika, West Nile viruses (Rounds), Jun pp 13–14 (photo)

[accepting McGovern Secondary Award] (Rounds), Apr p 15 (photo)

[recognition as TMAF donor] (Rounds), Apr p 16

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 25
closing the gap: doctors and insurers agreed on a major improvement to surprise billing issue [out-of-network charges], Dec pp 25; Dec pp 28
more work done: special session called to reauthorize TMB and Medical Practice Act, Aug p 40
TMA, specialties lay out legislative priorities (Rounds), Feb pp 24

fulfilling a dream [University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine], Sep p 51 (photo)

[chair, Reference Committee on Medical Education] (Rounds), Jul p 18 (photo)

Hurricane Harvey, legislature highlight TMA fall conference (Rounds), Nov p 15
on medical staff bylaws, Mar p 52
[on independent review organizations], Sep pp 36; Sep pp 39
standing up for scope: court sides with TMA in suit over chiropractors performing diagnostic test, Jan p 39
a victory for the underdog: Houston surgeon wins lawsuit thanks to release of peer review records, Jun p 29

for future reference: reference-based pricing for procedures presents possibility of savings, plenty of questions, Dec pp 43–47 (photo)

race, violence and medicine collide (Rounds), Apr pp 11–12 (photo)

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 40; Sep pp 42

[secretary, AMA Medical Student Section Region 3] (Rounds), Aug p 17

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 28
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug p 36

bad medicine: old medications are a public health threat. how can Texas physicians help keep them from being misused?, Dec pp 49–54

steering clear of trouble; shady workers' comp compounding schemes are a must to avoid, Sep pp 39–45

keeping Texas reviews in Texas, Sep p 30

the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, Feb pp 48–52

a pediatric application of the STRAC Regional Hospital Trauma Registry database: pediatric trauma deaths in South Central Texas during 2004–2013, Jan p 59 (Abstract)

borrowing trouble? staggering student debt is shaping how the newest physicians approach medicine, Oct pp 52–55

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another diagnosis fight, Jan p 35

don't get waste-deep; regulations on hazardous material pose pitfalls, potential costly fines, Oct pp 37–41

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House of Delegates elects new leaders (Rounds), Jul p 19
named president of Texas Medical Board (Newsmakers), May p 16

public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37

finding the right balance; ACGME's latest rule change on resident duty hours stirs a long-simmering debate, Apr pp 45; Apr pp 47; Apr pp 48

taking another shot; lawmakers prepare push for reporting school campus vaccinations, Mar p 27

bills TMA supported that didn't pass, Aug p 46
building better Medicaid care: shift to value-based payment models showing some early promise, May p 58
[establishment of TMA interdisciplinary palliative care advisory committee], Jan p 31

change around the block? medicine has questions, concerns about potential Medicaid reforms, Apr pp 23–25

keeping a pulse on policy: physician-lawmakers worked for medicine's interests in the 85th legislature (Back Talk), Aug p 56
lawmakers: better flood control worth a look post-Harvey, Nov pp 34–35
new balance, new beginnings; law restricting MOC discrimination offers chance to <take back part of our profession,< Oct pp 27–29 (photo)
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 36–37

TMA foundation grants empower students' community service (Rounds), Nov pp 17–18 (photo)

a flood of problems: Hurricane Harvey's impact on health care will be felt in Texas for years to come, Nov p 28
[on disruption of treatment during natural disasters], Nov p 26

building on success [2017 TMA legislative agenda], Jan p 28
cranial asymmetry versus microcephaly: implications for practice during the Zika virus epidemic (Abstract), Aug p 55
focus on: Zika in Texas, Jun p 9
officials work to curtail Zika, West Nile viruses (Rounds), Jun pp 13–14 (photo)
preparing for the worst: how UTMB became Texas' leader in fighting infectious disease, Jun pp 49–55
public health's lean year: texting ban, Zika measure highlight this year's legislative victories, Aug pp 35–37
Zika reporting earns journalist TMA's top award for health journalism (Rounds), Sep pp 14–15 (photo)

emerging infectious diseases, animals, and future epidemics, Feb pp 30–36

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