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TDI Holds Network Adequacy Waiver Hearing for Cigna, Other Insurers: Submit Written Information. In compliance with a 2023 state network adequacy law championed by TMA, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is collecting information on Cigna and several other health plans

TDI Holds Network Adequacy Waiver Hearing for Cigna, Other Insurers: Submit Written Information.
In compliance with a 2023 state network adequacy law championed by TMA, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is collecting information on Cigna and several other health plans
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How Dance Enables Arathi Shah, MD, to Have Elusive Equilibrium. The Indian classical dance form of bharatanatyam has been a lifelong passion for the pediatrician, invigorating her after hard days. “I do this for myself, so I can be 100% for my family and for my patients and for

How Dance Enables Arathi Shah, MD, to Have Elusive Equilibrium.
The Indian classical dance form of bharatanatyam has been a lifelong passion for the pediatrician, invigorating her after hard days. “I do this for myself, so I can be 100% for my family and for my patients and for
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Podcast: Physician Transitions to Direct Primary Care to Tackle Burnout. Time spent on paperwork for insurance companies can interfere with time spent on patients in traditional primary care. In the latest episode of Let Doctors Be Doctors with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah,

Podcast: Physician Transitions to Direct Primary Care to Tackle Burnout.
Time spent on paperwork for insurance companies can interfere with time spent on patients in traditional primary care. In the latest episode of Let Doctors Be Doctors with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah,
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HHSC Extends Medicaid Revalidation Another Six Months. The state is providing physicians with additional time to take a key step in caring for Medicaid patients. It’s also providing a reentry pathway for physicians disenrolled last year. Read more. hubs.li/Q03rXC330

HHSC Extends Medicaid Revalidation Another Six Months.
The state is providing physicians with additional time to take a key step in caring for Medicaid patients. It’s also providing a reentry pathway for physicians disenrolled last year. Read more.  
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Schedule II Stimulant Medications Are Subject to the Same Prescribing Limitation as Opioids. Awareness of a DEA rule related to all Schedule II controlled substances – not just opioids – is spotty, according to member reports to TMA. That lack of awareness could leave some

Schedule II Stimulant Medications Are Subject to the Same Prescribing Limitation as Opioids.
Awareness of a DEA rule related to all Schedule II controlled substances – not just opioids – is spotty, according to member reports to TMA. That lack of awareness could leave some
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West Nile Virus Rates Warrant Vigilance  Reported West Nile virus cases spiked by 132% between 2022 and 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with most occurring in the July-September period. As summer brings increased mosquito activity, testing

West Nile Virus Rates Warrant Vigilance 
Reported West Nile virus cases spiked by 132% between 2022 and 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with most occurring in the July-September period. As summer brings increased mosquito activity, testing
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Congratulations to our 2025 Ernest and Sarah Butler Excellence in Science Teaching Award winners. Thank you for inspiring your students and making science fun and meaningful every day! The 2026 application is open now. Apply at hubs.li/Q03swCZd0

Congratulations to our 2025 Ernest and Sarah Butler Excellence in Science Teaching Award winners. Thank you for inspiring your students and making science fun and meaningful every day!

The 2026 application is open now. Apply at hubs.li/Q03swCZd0
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In a new episode of the TMA Health Beat podcast, David Sabgir, MD, founder of the Walk with a Doc (WWAD) outreach program, walks with TMA physicians in San Antonio. He discusses why it it’s important for physicians to get involved in the WWAD program to improve patient health.

In a new episode of the TMA Health Beat podcast, David Sabgir, MD, founder of the Walk with a Doc (WWAD) outreach program, walks with TMA physicians in San Antonio. He discusses why it it’s important for physicians to get involved in the WWAD program to improve patient health.
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✅ Victory for Patients and Physicians! SB 268 has been vetoed! Thank you to everyone who made calls, sent emails, and raised your voices. Your advocacy made a difference. #LetDoctorsBeDoctors #AdvocacyWorks #PhysicianVoicesMatter #SB268Vetoed #TexasMedicine #PatientsFirst

✅ Victory for Patients and Physicians!
SB 268 has been vetoed!

Thank you to everyone who made calls, sent emails, and raised your voices. Your advocacy made a difference.

#LetDoctorsBeDoctors #AdvocacyWorks #PhysicianVoicesMatter #SB268Vetoed #TexasMedicine #PatientsFirst
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Local Alliances Contribute More Than $250,000 in Annual Support to Future Physicians and Nurses. A scholarship once funded by a book fair in Tyler and another for Dallas County nursing students are among the longest-running local alliance programs supporting health care in Texas

Local Alliances Contribute More Than $250,000 in Annual Support to Future Physicians and Nurses.
A scholarship once funded by a book fair in Tyler and another for Dallas County nursing students are among the longest-running local alliance programs supporting health care in Texas
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Medicare Releases Latest Quality Payment Program Scores. A slightly higher percentage of positive payment adjustments were awarded in 2025 compared to 2024. However, the maximum will be considerably lower than last year’s. hubs.li/Q03tdFfy0

Medicare Releases Latest Quality Payment Program Scores.
A slightly higher percentage of positive payment adjustments were awarded in 2025 compared to 2024. However, the maximum will be considerably lower than last year’s.
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Study: Maternal Mental Health Shows Significant Declines. Self-reported declines in maternal mental health could portend adverse outcomes for children. State and national resources help physicians connect parents to help. hubs.li/Q03tf4_w0

Study: Maternal Mental Health Shows Significant Declines.
Self-reported declines in maternal mental health could portend adverse outcomes for children. State and national resources help physicians connect parents to help. 
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Governor Vetoes Bill Gutting Medical Board. The full force of TMA advocacy came to bear in the veto of Senate Bill 268, which would have eviscerated an important Texas Medical Board function: halting the unlicensed practice of medicine by health professionals licensed by another

Governor Vetoes Bill Gutting Medical Board.
The full force of TMA advocacy came to bear in the veto of Senate Bill 268, which would have eviscerated an important Texas Medical Board function: halting the unlicensed practice of medicine by health professionals licensed by another
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Texas Delegation Joins Push to Protect Medicine at AMA Annual Conference. Medicare payment reform, federal Medicaid sustainability, and vaccination education and safety highlighted the robust debates Texas physicians engaged in during a strong showing at the American Medical

Texas Delegation Joins Push to Protect Medicine at AMA Annual Conference.
Medicare payment reform, federal Medicaid sustainability, and vaccination education and safety highlighted the robust debates Texas physicians engaged in during a strong showing at the American Medical
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Lone Star Caucus Supports Five Future Physicians with Scholarships. The Lone Star Caucus, comprised of smaller, nonmetro county medical societies, awards the scholarships annually. Meet this year’s winners, recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership skills.

Lone Star Caucus Supports Five Future Physicians with Scholarships.
The Lone Star Caucus, comprised of smaller, nonmetro county medical societies, awards the scholarships annually. Meet this year’s winners, recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership skills.
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Discover El Paso! Join us for the Business of Medicine Conference in El Paso—our exciting new host city—September 18-20. Experience the vibrant culture, cuisine, and hospitality of El Paso while enhancing your skills and networking with peers. Visit hubs.li/Q03wHQqT0 to

Discover El Paso!
Join us for the Business of Medicine Conference in El Paso—our exciting new host city—September 18-20. Experience the vibrant culture, cuisine, and hospitality of El Paso while enhancing your skills and networking with peers.
Visit hubs.li/Q03wHQqT0 to
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CMS Delivers Temporary Bump to Medicare Pay in 2026, Among Sweeping Changes in Proposed Fee Schedule. A temporary, one-year 2.5% Medicare payment update across the board reflects requirements Congress approved in its final budget. The proposal also includes, for the first time,

CMS Delivers Temporary Bump to Medicare Pay in 2026, Among Sweeping Changes in Proposed Fee Schedule.
A temporary, one-year 2.5% Medicare payment update across the board reflects requirements Congress approved in its final budget. The proposal also includes, for the first time,
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New Scam Letters, Calls Target Medical Practitioners. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warns of new fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate DEA personnel to obtain personal information. DEA says it does not ordinarily call registrants regarding investigative

New Scam Letters, Calls Target Medical Practitioners. 
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warns of new fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate DEA personnel to obtain personal information. DEA says it does not ordinarily call registrants regarding investigative
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TDI, Texas Medicaid Enact Flexibilities Following Hill Country Floods. As affected Texas counties continue to recover from disastrous flooding earlier this month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) are employing

TDI, Texas Medicaid Enact Flexibilities Following Hill Country Floods.
As affected Texas counties continue to recover from disastrous flooding earlier this month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) are employing
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Don’t miss TMA’s Augmented Intelligence panel discussion and breakout sessions during TMA’s Business of Medicine conference. Learn directly from Texas physicians on how they use AI to improve office efficiency and enhance patient care. Check out the schedule of events at:

Don’t miss TMA’s Augmented Intelligence panel discussion and breakout sessions during TMA’s Business of Medicine conference. Learn directly from Texas physicians on how they use AI to improve office efficiency and enhance patient care. 
 
Check out the schedule of events at: