MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'News_Room' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:51:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650273&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23541 Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650273 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100 5650273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650275&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23492 The Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMAF) has presented its 2012 John P. McGovern Champion of Health and Secondary Award to two Texas programs aimed at serving uninsured and underinsured patients. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650275 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100 5650275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650274&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20612 News conference: TMA, the American Cancer Society, and St. David’s Episcopal Church are unveiling a historic cancer prevention study that could change the face of cancer for future generations. Local residents can enroll in the study with help from St. David’s Episcopal Church and TMA during select dates in February and March. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650274 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100 5650274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527177&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23261 Congress’ failure to pass legislation stopping a 27.4-percent cut to physician’s Medicare payments threatens access to care for millions of Medicare patients and military families on TRICARE. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527177 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5527177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527176&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D7724 State District Judge Rhonda Hurley signed her final judgment in favor of the Texas Medical Association and the patients it works to protect Monday. The judgment invalidates the Texas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ (TBCE) vestibular testing rule by declaring the test is beyond chiropractors’ lawful scope of chiropractic (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527176 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5527176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478121&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23203 If you are buying your child a new bike this holiday season, throw in a new helmet too, suggest Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians. Your child’s old helmet or a sibling’s hand-me-down helmet may not provide the head protection needed, and could be dangerous to your child’s safety. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478121 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5478121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470339&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23192 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) will honor 15 Texas legislators this evening for their relentless energy, dedication, and steady leadership on behalf of Texas’ patients and physicians. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470339 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5470339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5470340&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23178 In 30 days, physician Medicare payments could drop below the cost of providing care. Doctors have no choice but to consider limiting the number of Medicare patients they see. No doctor wants that to happen. Medicare patients and military families deserve better. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5470340 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5470340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423833&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23098 “Patients have always looked to their physicians for guidance,” says Texas Medical Association President C. Bruce Malone, MD. That’s why TMA developed the TMA Leadership College, whose second class has been named. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423833 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5423833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423832&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23106 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) has been named a “Top Workplace” for 2011 by the Austin American-Statesman. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423832 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5423832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423834&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23087 TMA and TMA Insurance Trust (TMAIT) have embraced a worksite wellness program called Get FIT to improve health and fitness. Employees hit the gym together weekly, and collectively they have shed more than 368 pounds since last year. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423834 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5423834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5401736&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23040 The families of our nation’s military could lose their doctors. As America celebrates Veterans Day, veteran and medical groups are asking Congress to protect military families’ ability to see a physician when they need to. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5401736 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5401736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390126&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D23025 Outbreaks of people getting sick from eating contaminated food regularly make news. Physicians often are the first to detect the problem. They protect patients and the community by watching for and reporting suspected food-borne illnesses, and a new Texas law aims to speed their discovery as well. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390126 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100 5390126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5349833&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20613 More than ever before, physicians are confused and anxious about their profession, and believe the health care system continues to be broken, according to a new survey by TMA. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5349833 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5349833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338332&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22861 2011 Texas Medical Association Fall Conference in Austin, featuring presentations on how to navigate the new health care law, accountable care organizations, and myriad regulatory changes facing physicians. TMA also will recognize a beloved past president and bestow Texas medicine’s highest honor. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338332 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5338332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338333&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22862 As a kid apprentice for the doctor next door to his father’s dry cleaning shop in tiny 1952 Alpine, Texas, little did Bohn D. Allen imagine he would one day receive Texas’ highest physician honor; yet today TMA celebrated Dr. Allen, a longtime Arlington surgeon, as the 2011 Distinguished Service Award recipient. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338333 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5338333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317062&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22801 Each year TMA awards $5,000 scholarships to outstanding minority students entering each of Texas’ nine medical schools. TMA encourages Hispanic, African-American, and Native American students entering medical school in the fall of 2012 to apply by the Jan. 9 deadline for the next round of scholarships. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317062 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5317062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298306&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22634 Seniors, military families, and Texans with disabilities who rely on Medicare as their health insurance are at serious risk of losing their doctor. A new TMA survey indicates that 50 percent of Texas physicians are considering opting out of the Medicare program altogether. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298306 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5298306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5252166&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22545 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) unveils its new History of Medicine exhibit, “Don’t Spit on the Sidewalk.” (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5252166 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5252166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228256&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22491 As flu season approaches, Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians want to remind Texans to get vaccinated against this potentially serious, even fatal illness. For patients who are needle-phobic, there are new ways to get vaccinated. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228256 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5228256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228257&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22450 A record shortage of prescription medications threatens patients with complications and even death if they receive a less-effective alternative medication or the wrong dosage of a substitute drug, or have to go without the drug altogether. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228257 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5228257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185735&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22337 Top health care news stories and series highlight the 2011 winners in the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Anson Jones, MD, Awards for media excellence. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185735 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5185735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5171293&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22307 The health of all Texans will improve due to several new laws passed this year. Starting Sept. 1, patients will receive protection from new rules governing medical matters from student athletic concussions to health insurance policies to the physician workforce. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5171293 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5171293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5164518&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22270 A new law aims to keep students safer from concussions as they hit the playing field this school year. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5164518 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5164518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5099193&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22147 Relentless record-breaking temperatures spell bad news for student athletes as they gear up for practice under Texas’ sizzling summer sun. Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians urge athletes and coaches to play it safe during the current severe heat wave. They caution that overexposure to heat can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, a potentially deadly illness that can occur when a person’s body temperature rises over 105°F. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5099193 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5099193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054246&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D22078 As Texas students prepare for college, it’s critical they get vaccinated against meningococcal disease — more commonly called bacterial meningitis, says Donald Murphey, MD, a Fort Worth infectious disease specialist and advocate for TMA’s Be Wise — ImmunizeSM vaccine program. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054246 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5054246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962643&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21922 TMA today urged the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS to push back its fast-approaching deadline for physicians to report they have prescribed medications electronically or be penalized. The unreasonable deadline is causing serious problems for Texas physicians and their patients. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962643 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4962643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4955955&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21920 More than 100,000 children are riding Texas streets more safely, thanks to bicycle helmets Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians and families have given them. TMA’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program gave out its 100,000th helmet to a child in May. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4955955 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4955955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4955956&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21917 The American Medical Association (AMA) has elected three Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians to AMA leadership positions. AMA elected the Texans during its annual policymaking meeting taking place this week in Chicago. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4955956 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4955956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4906044&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21781 TMA physicians are calling on Gov. Rick Perry to sign new legislation aimed at protecting the tiniest among us from a deadly disease. House Bill 3336 requires doctors and other health care providers to give mothers of newborns information on pertussis before they leave the hospital, including the recommendation that they get the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine just after the baby is born. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4906044 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4906044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4874252&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21732 The TMA president today urged Gov. Rick Perry to sign three significant bills that reform how the Texas Medical Board handles complaints against physicians. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4874252 Fri, 27 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4874252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866551&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21725 Texas physicians are urging Gov. Rick Perry to protect Texas college students on and off campus against a potential killer, by signing new legislation that may protect college students from meningococcal disease, which strikes teenagers and young adults living in close quarters. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866551 Thu, 26 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4866551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844166&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21663 The Young Physician Section of the Texas Medical Association presented William W. Hinchey, MD, of San Antonio its Young at Heart Award during TexMed 2011, TMA’s annual conference. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844166 Fri, 20 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4844166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844164&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21606 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected C. Bruce Malone, MD, of Austin, its 146th president. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body, elected Dr. Malone leader of the nation’s largest state medical society during its annual meeting this week in Houston. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844164 Tue, 17 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4844164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844165&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21613 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) has elected Michael E. Speer, MD, of Houston president-elect of the association, the nation’s largest state medical society. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, elected Dr. Speer during TexMed, the group’s annual conference, held this week in Houston. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844165 Thu, 12 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4844165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807767&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21588 More than one thousand physician leaders and health care experts will convene in Houston for TexMed 2011 — TMA’s annual conference. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807767 Wed, 11 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4807767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807766&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21564 Measles, commonly regarded as a disease of the past, is back. Vaccines have done such a great job of eradicating the measles here that some people no longer fear the disease. But TMA physicians see an increase in cases, and recommend vaccine vigilance. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807766 Tue, 10 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4807766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4784255&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21547 The state’s largest physician organization urged Gov. Rick Perry to sign a bill, passed by the Texas House today, that will help rural communities recruit physicians. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4784255 Wed, 04 May 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4784255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764672&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21488 To protect children from head injuries and encourage fitness, the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Hard Hats for Little Heads program will give away more than 2,000 bicycle helmets in May, which is Bike Month. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764672 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4764672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737502&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21289 Is raw milk bad milk? Drinking raw, unpasteurized milk can make you sick, or even kill you, physicians say. But Texans with permits could sell raw milk or raw milk products directly to consumers at their home or food markets or farmers markets, in a bill up for debate in the Texas House of Representatives’ Public Health Committee today. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737502 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4737502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4727499&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21274 Sidney Ontai, MD, MBA, a Plainview, Texas, family physician and physician leader with the Texas Medical Association (TMA), is the first featured doctor in a new national radio franchise premiering this week. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4727499 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4727499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4678537&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21119 Texas Medical Association TMA physicians are voicing support for a bill that would call for health care workers in facilities like hospitals to be vaccinated against communicable diseases. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4678537 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4678537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4672567&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21109 More than 350 physicians and medical students from across the state are headed to Austin for the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) First Tuesdays at the Capitol. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4672567 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4672567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660221&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D21091 Statement by TMA president Susan R. Bailey, MD, about the Texas House of Representatives’ budget proposals being considered this week. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660221 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4660221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646480&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20965 Physicians’ medical practices have a tremendous positive impact on Texas’ economy, according to a new study commissioned by TMA and AMA. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646480 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4646480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623829&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20882 A study attempting to link autism to the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, though ultimately retracted and now alleged to be fraudulent, is lowering immunization rates and increasing the prevalence of vaccine-preventable diseases, explains TMA's Texas Medicine magazine. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623829 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4623829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4602436&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20817 To help protect adults and infants from whooping cough, TMA physician leaders urge adult patients to get vaccinated with the combined tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine... and now adults over age 65 who care for an infant or plan to be around one should get the Tdap shot too. This follows updated recommendations by the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4602436 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0100 4602436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4533679&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20629 As the state of Texas faces a huge budget crisis and the people of Texas face a huge health crisis, the Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) today offered solutions for both. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4533679 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4533679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646481&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20613 More than ever before, physicians are confused and anxious about their profession, and believe the health care system continues to be broken, according to a new survey by TMA. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646481 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4646481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4523183&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20612 News conference by Public Health Coalition (PHC) members urging legislators to make the correct decisions this session to save money and save lives. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4523183 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4523183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461541&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20300 2011 Texas Medical Association (TMA) Winter Conference in Austin, featuring presentations by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott; American Medical Association (AMA) President Cecil Wilson, MD; and nationally-renowned medical blogger “KevinMD” — Kevin Pho, MD. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461541 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4461541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4425913&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20379 TMAF has presented its 2011 John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award to the Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program of Beaumont, and secondary awards to The University of Texas Medical Branch's Community Health Program and St. Vincent’s Student-Run Free Clinic. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4425913 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4425913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4412750&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20300 2011 Texas Medical Association (TMA) Winter Conference in Austin, featuring presentations by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott; American Medical Association (AMA) President Cecil Wilson, MD; and nationally-renowned medical blogger “KevinMD” — Kevin Pho, MD. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4412750 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4412750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4401986&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FNR07212010.aspx Texas physicians forecast higher health care costs and lower quality under America's new health reform law, according to a new Texas Medical Association (TMA) physician survey . (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4401986 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4401986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319677&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D20061 Smoking is, without a doubt, unhealthy, and new evidence reinforces that fact. Now it’s more important than ever for smokers to make quitting smoking a top goal in 2011, TMA physician leaders say. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319677 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:00:00 +0100 4319677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4247257&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D19676 Statement by Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, TMA president, in regard to Congress’ passage of HR 4994, the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4247257 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4247257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4216551&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D19500 Troy Alexander has rejoined the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) legislative affairs staff, as associate director. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4216551 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4216551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4193444&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D19431 If you didn’t get your flu shot in October, it’s not too late. In fact, getting vaccinated for the flu is just as effective whether you get the shot in November, December, or even January. That’s good news for flu shot procrastinators. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4193444 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4193444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4176821&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D19319 Today, the nation’s largest state medical society and one of the largest patient-advocacy groups united to stop the Medicare Meltdown. This is the first time these two immense patient-advocacy groups have joined forces to ensure Texas’ 3 million Medicare patients receive the care promised by the U.S. government. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4176821 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4176821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4169524&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D19302 News conference by the TMA, Tarrant and Dallas county medical societies, AARP, and Medicare patients urging Congress to stop the Medicare Meltdown. Once again, Medicare patients fear losing their doctors because once again, physicians face a double-digit pay cut less than two weeks from now. Patients are uniting to call Congress to ask for swift action to stop the cuts. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4169524 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4169524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4146263&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D19204 More than 100 TMA physicians and medical students are attending AMA's annual fall policymaking meeting, at which they'll ask the national body to adopt policy that would lessen patients’ burden from medical debt, and to report where graduating medical students complete their residencies and take root as practicing physicians. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4146263 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4146263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4128779&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D17767 For Immediate ReleaseOct. 11, 2010 Contact Pam Udall phone (512) 370 1382cell (512) 413 6807 Brent Annearphone (512) 370 1381cell (512) 656 7320 (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4128779 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100 4128779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4069922&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9063 In an attempt to develop new physician leaders from within its membership ranks, TMA is launching the TMA Leadership College.  (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4069922 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4069922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4063043&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9062 Physician leaders from across Texas will gather for the TMA Fall Conference for discussions on electronic medical record use and to learn more about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4063043 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4063043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4057832&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9055 Texas physicians in small, private practices will get new help from TMA using electronic health records more effectively, thanks to a grant awarded to the state medical society. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4057832 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4057832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4057834&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9049 Texas Medical Association (TMA) received one of only six national awards for using web-based technology to improve its efficiency in membership and recruitment. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4057834 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4057834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4057833&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9050 A new report from the American Medical Association backs what Texas physicians have been saying: Texas seniors and other Medicare patients have a tougher time finding a physician to care for them. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4057833 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4057833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4128777&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FNR08302010.aspx Texans seeking pain relief soon can take comfort from a new state law requiring pain management clinics to be certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) by Sept. 1. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4128777 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100 4128777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4128776&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D16130 What began as a one-state petition drive to capture Congress' attention to fix Medicare has expanded into a nationwide grassroots effort. Physicians and patients from coast to coast have united to gather 1 million signatures or more. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4128776 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100 4128776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4128775&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FNR07212010.aspx Texas physicians forecast higher health care costs and lower quality under America's new health reform law, according to a new Texas Medical Association (TMA) physician survey . (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4128775 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100 4128775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4128778&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D17267 Texas medical school graduates hoping to find their dream training position increasingly are settling for positions outside the state as medical residency slots in Texas continue to shrink, explains Texas Medicine magazine, TMA's official publication. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4128778 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:00:00 +0100 4128778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4024421&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9047 In an effort to protect children from head injuries and encourage fitness, the Texas Medical Association’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program will give away more than 1,900 bicycle helmets during Brain Injury Awareness Month in October. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4024421 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4024421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3990271&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D9024 Texas medical school graduates hoping to find their dream training position increasingly are settling for positions outside the state as medical residency slots in Texas continue to shrink, explains Texas Medicine magazine, TMA's official publication. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3990271 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3990271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926568&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8962 Two Abilene physicians and one local resident have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. TMA physicians and medical students can be appointed or elected to a position on one of TMA’s 30 boards, councils, and committees. They are responsible for studying and recommending action on important issues affecting Texas patients and health care policy. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926568 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926567&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8963 John S. Jackson, MD, a retired Aledo gastroenterologist, was named a consultant to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Committee on Physician Health and Rehabilitation. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926567 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926566&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8964 Adrian N. Billings, MD, an Alpine family physician practicing for four years, has been reappointed to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Committee on Rural Health. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926566 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926565&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8966 Two Amarillo physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. TMA physicians and medical students can be appointed or elected to a position on one of TMA’s 30 boards, councils, and committees. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926565 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926564&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8967 Several Austin-area physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926564 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926563&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8969 Five Corpus Christi physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926563 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926562&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8970 Four El Paso physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926562 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926561&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8971 Four Galveston physicians and one medical student have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926561 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926560&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8972 Several Houston-area physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926560 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926559&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8973 Two local physicians have been appointed to key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926559 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926558&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8974 Luis M. Benavides, MD, a family physician practicing for 29 years, was reelected to a three-year term on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Legislation. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926558 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926557&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8975 Five local physicians have been appointed to key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926557 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926556&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8976 Four Lubbock physicians have been appointed to key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926556 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926555&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8977 Benjamin J. Cunningham, MD, an Odessa orthopedic surgeon practicing for eight years, was reappointed to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Committee on Emergency Medical Services and Trauma. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926555 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926554&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8978 Three San Angelo physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926554 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926553&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8979 Several San Antonio physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926553 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926552&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8980 Three Temple physicians have been appointed to key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926552 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926551&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8981 Jeffrey L. Levin, MD, MSPH, a Tyler occupational physician practicing for 23 years, was appointed to a one-year term as chair of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Science and Public Health. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926551 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926550&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8982 Stephen T. Hougen, MD, a Victoria vascular surgeon practicing for 26 years, was reappointed to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Committee on Emergency Medical Services and Trauma. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926550 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926549&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8983 Robert M. Wright Jr., MD, a Waco plastic surgeon practicing for 27 years, was reelected to a three-year term on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Health Service Organizations. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926549 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926548&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8985 Two Wichita Falls physicians have accepted key Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926548 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926547&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8986 TEXPAC, TMA's political arm, today endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry for reelection in the general election in 2010. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926547 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3926547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3917834&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8959 Texans seeking pain relief soon can take comfort from a new state law requiring pain management clinics to be certified by the Texas Medical Board by Sept. 1, according to Texas Medicine. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3917834 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3917834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3796870&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8869 Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Be Wise — ImmunizeSM program announces vaccination clinics across Texas to shield children from harmful and potentially deadly diseases. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3796870 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3796870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3774460&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8849 Texas physicians forecast higher health care costs and lower quality under America’s new health reform law, according to a new TMA physician survey. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3774460 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3774460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3748438&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8824 A new Texas law may protect college students from a deadly disease that strikes young adults living in close quarters like dormitories. TMA physicians are reminding college-age students they are required to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease before heading off to college this fall. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3748438 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3748438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3708628&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8813 Gilbert Handal, MD, knows firsthand the dangers of mishandling consumer fireworks because he has treated the victims: a 10-year-old girl who suffered serious corneal damage after a firework burned her face and eyes; and a 7-year-old boy who received serious burns and scars on his hands while holding a “sparkler” firework, which many consider less of a risk to use. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3708628 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3708628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3693192&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8803 Statement by Susan R. Bailey, MD, TMA President, about Thursday’s U. S. House of Representatives passage of a measure to temporarily undo the current 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3693192 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3693192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3689113&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8790 To highlight the struggles of early African-American physicians in Texas, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) this week unveiled a new exhibit “Courage and Determination — A Portrait of Pioneering African-American Physicians in Texas” in its History of Medicine Gallery in Austin. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3689113 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3689113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3685422&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8790 To highlight the struggles of early African-American physicians in Texas, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) this week unveiled a new exhibit “Courage and Determination — A Portrait of Pioneering African-American Physicians in Texas” in its History of Medicine Gallery in Austin. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3685422 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3685422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3664276&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8780 Statement by TMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, about the AMA House of Delegates' action on two TMA policy proposals to improve Medicare.  The AMA passed one, and reaffirmed existing AMA policy with the second.   (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3664276 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3664276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3609034&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8648 As part of its campaign to help Texas physicians survive and thrive in the new health care environment, America’s largest state medical society Thursday educated 4,200 Texas physicians and medical students on the details of the new health reform law. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3609034 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3609034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3609033&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8649 TMA statement by President Susan R. Bailey, MD, reacting to Congress’ inaction to prevent a new Medicare physician payment cut from taking effect on June 1. Congress’ inaction jeopardizes the ability of America’s seniors, people with disabilities, and military families to find a physician to care for them. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3609033 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3609033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3583576&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8620 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected several new representatives to serve as TMA delegates to the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) House of Delegates. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3583576 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3583576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3583575&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8624 A. Thomas Garcia, MD, a Houston cardiologist, was elected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, also elected Dr. Garcia as board secretary during TMA’s annual conference held April 30-May 1. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3583575 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3583575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3565360&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8614 TMA physician Ernest Neal Charlesworth, MD, is helping to promote TMA's Hard Hats for Little Heads program, which urges children to wear bike helmets, and to exercise. After suffering a serious bike crash, he credits his own helmet with saving his life. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3565360 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3565360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3540479&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8588 David Teuscher, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon from Beaumont, was elected to serve on TMA's Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, elected Dr. Teuscher to the position during TexMed, the association’s annual conference. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3540479 Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3540479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3532125&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8569 to AnotherAustin psychiatrist Clifford K. Moy, MD, was reelected vice speaker of the TMA’s House of Delegates. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3532125 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3532125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3532123&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8580 Douglas W. Curran, MD, a family physician from Athens, was elected to serve on the TMA Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, elected Dr. Curran to the position during TMA’s annual conference. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3532123 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3532123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3532124&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8577 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) has awarded two Houston teachers and one Dallas-area teacher the 2010 TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3532124 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3532124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3525232&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8574 Fort Worth orthopedic surgeon Stephen L. Brotherton, MD, was reelected speaker of the TMA's House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. Dr. Brotherton was reelected to this position during TMA’s annual conference, TexMed 2010, held in his backyard — Fort Worth. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3525232 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3525232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3525231&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8575 The Texas Medical Association Alliance has elected Doris Johnson, MSW, ACSW, of Roanoke, as its 93rd president. TMAA is the volunteer service organization of Texas Medical Association physicians and physicians’ spouses. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3525231 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3525231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3525230&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8576 Nine minority college students planning to enter a Texas medical school this fall each received a $5,000 scholarship from TMA, the nation’s largest state medical association. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3525230 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3525230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3525229&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8578 The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has elected Bridget McKeever, MS, LPC, Corpus Christi, TMAA president-elect. TMAA is the volunteer service organization of Texas Medical Association physicians and physicians’ spouses. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3525229 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3525229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3525228&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8579 TMA elected physician Lawrence A. Stone, MD, of Austin as president of its 50-Year Club, a group of physician leaders who graduated from medical school at least 50 years ago but remain dedicated to the mission of continuing to advance medicine. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3525228 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3525228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3523636&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8568 TMA has elected C. Bruce Malone, MD, of Austin president-elect of the association, the nation’s largest state medical society representing nearly 45,000 Texas physician and medical student members. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3523636 Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3523636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3523635&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8569 Austin psychiatrist Clifford K. Moy, MD, was reelected vice speaker of the TMA’s House of Delegates. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3523635 Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3523635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3523634&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8570 TMA has elected Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, of Fort Worth as its 145th president and leader of the nation’s largest state medical association, representing nearly 45,000 Texas physicians. TMA elected Dr. Bailey during TexMed, its annual conference and expo. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3523634 Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3523634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3523633&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8571 Forty-five years after graduating from medical school, Ladon W. Homer, MD, stands at the pinnacle of his profession as TMA honors him with the 2010 Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest honor. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3523633 Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3523633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3513380&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8561 TMA’s annual conference and expo will host the largest gathering of top health experts in Texas. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body, will debate issues that affect patients and organized medicine — it will develop policy and action to protect the time-honored patient-physician relationship. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3513380 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3513380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3513379&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8564 TMA's Hard Hats for Little Heads program will give away more than 2,000 bicycle helmets across the state during Bike Month in May. This schedule details the events at which TMA will give children the helmets. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3513379 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3513379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3473957&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8531 Doctors are wrapping babies in vaccine “security blankets” to protect them from disease in a little-known tactic called “cocooning.” (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3473957 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3473957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3473956&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8532 The following can be attributed to TMA president William H. Fleming III, MD, regarding Congress’ inability to stop the 21.2-percent Medicare cut to physician payments. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3473956 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3473956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3465540&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8521 What began as a one-state petition drive to capture Congress’ attention to fix Medicare has expanded into a nationwide grassroots effort. Physicians and patients from coast to coast have united to gather 1 million signatures or more. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3465540 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3465540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3439182&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8507 TMA physicians across Texas unveiled their open letter to Congress Monday and launched a petition drive, urging Congress to fix the flawed payment formula that threatens care for Texas’ 2.5 million Medicare recipients and military family members covered by TriCare. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3439182 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3439182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3431117&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8505 Statement by William H. Fleming III, MD, TMA president, about the Medicare physician payment cuts effective today. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3431117 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3431117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3387897&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8472 Statement by William H. Fleming III MD, TMA president,regarding today’s passage of HR 3590 in Congress. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3387897 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3387897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3329105&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8433 Statement by William H. Fleming III, MD, TMA president,in regard to the temporary freeze the U.S. Senate put on the 21.2-percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments. The payment cut was postponed for 28 days, until April 1, 2010. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3329105 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3329105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319879&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8416 Statemeny from William H. Fleming III, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Fleming’s statement discusses how the Medicare physician payment cuts on March 1, 2010 could force physicians out of the program. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319879 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3319879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3317306&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8416 Statemeny from William H. Fleming III, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Fleming’s statement discusses how the Medicare physician payment cuts on March 1, 2010 could force physicians out of the program (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3317306 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3317306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3317305&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8417 Statement by Dr. Fleming on Medicare Meltdown starting on Monday, March 1, 2010. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3317305 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3317305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313276&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8410 Statement by William H. Fleming III, MD, TMA President, alerting Medicare patients that just three days from the deadline, there still is no real action to stop the Medicare physician payment cuts slated for Monday, March 1, 2010. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313276 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3313276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313275&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8412 Congress' failure to fix Medicare over the past decade is an insult to seniors, people with disabilities, and military families. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313275 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3313275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3309043&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8409 Statement by William H. Fleming III, MD, TMA president, discussing how the Medicare physician payment cuts slated for March 1, 2010 will affect not just Medicare patients, but everyone. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3309043 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3309043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304491&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8404 William H. Fleming III, MD, TMA president, discusses how the Medicare physician payment cuts slated for March 1, 2010 will adversely affect patients, and how much physicians enjoy caring for Medicare patients. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304491 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3304491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3300161&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8402 Statement by TMA President on Medicare physician payments (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3300161 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3300161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289591&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8390 More Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians use electronic tools to help them practice medicine than ever before, according to a newly released TMA survey. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289591 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3289591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245627&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8347 TMA has selected Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245627 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245626&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8348 TMA selected Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245626 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245625&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8349 TMA selected Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245625 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245624&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8350 TMA selected Sen. Robert Deuell, MD (R-Greenville), as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245624 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245623&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8351 TMA selected Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245623 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245622&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8352 TMA selected Rep. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245622 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245621&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8353 TMA selected Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245621 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245620&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8354 TMA selected Rep. Craig Eiland (D-Galveston) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245620 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3245619&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8355 TMA selected Rep. John Zerwas, MD (R-Richmond), as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3245619 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3245619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3233643&cid=s_33193_26_f&fid=33193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texmed.org%2FTemplate.aspx%3Fid%3D8343 The Texas Medical Association (TMA) selected Sen. Kip Averitt (R-Waco) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session. (Source: News_Room) News_Room news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3233643 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3233643