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Peers, old friends, coworkers, physicians, and others from the "family of medicine" gathered in Houston to celebrate Lou Goodman, the CEO and executive vice president of the Texas Medical Association. The American Medical Association presented Lou with its 2009 Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award for his 12 years at the helm of "America's Best Medical Society."
House of Delegates debate on other matters appears to be stretching on. We will not begin debate of health system reform issues at 3 pm, CT. My best guess right now is 3:45 pm, but stay tuned.
So far, four resolutions have been submitted directing AMA action or policy on health system reform. There are six other items on the reference committee agenda, but we will live blog only the debate on the four health system reform resolutions.
The AMA today bestowed its Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award on Lou Goodman, PhD, the executive vice president and CEO of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Goodman has served the TMA as its executive vice president for 11 years. Under his leadership, the TMA has become the largest state medical association and was named "America's Best Medical Society" by Medical Economics magazine.
In top photo, American Medical Association President Jim Rohack, MD, (right) poses with Dr. Goodman. Below, Dr. Goodman with daughter Wendy and wife JoAnne await the award presentation.
And, finally, congratulations to Erin Dunnigan, MD, a fellow in endocrinology at Parkland Hosptial in Dallas. She was just elected alternate delegate to the AMA House of Delegates from the Residents and Fellows Section.
Here is the text of Late Resolution that may be considered by AMA House of Delegates later today: "Resolved, that the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association rescinds the action taken by the AMA Board of Trustees supporting HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act." If this comes up, language regarding "AMA Board of Trustees" should come out. Not certain on timetable for consideration at this point.
Another Texan has won an election at the interim meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Houston. Travis Bias, DO, who is in the second year at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Houston, was elected as one of two residents to sit in the AMA House. Way to continue your contributions to organized medicine, Travis.
Texas delegates to the American Medical Association House of Delegates Interim Meeting in Houston spent hours this morning discussing the AMA's position on health system reform and whether or how TMA should work to influence it.
Congratulations to Meredith Williams, medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. She just won election as the student member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. Her term on the board will begin in June. Way to go Meredith!
Blogged Arteries will provide frequent updates, and some live coverage, of the health system reform discussion at debates from the interim meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates, Nov. 7-10, in Houston. Live blogging events we know of so far (all times CST):
Visit our coveritlive events on the links above to enter a reminder to tune in for the live coverage.
You can also follow TMA's coverage of the meeting on Twitter. Follow @texmed. Use hash tag #AMAmeeting.
Rapid spread of the H1N1 flu virus has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the use of the investigational antiviral drug peramivir.
FDA Approves Peramivir Use for H1N1
10/26/2009 7:00 PM
The TMA Physicians Benevolent Fund (PBF) helps those in the extended TMA family who need support because of poverty, infirmity, disability, accident, or other adversity. This extended family embraces physicians, their widows, widowers, and dependents.
PBF Helps Us Take Care of Our Own
10/26/2009 7:00 PM
Small physician and accounting practices are exempt from the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "red flags rule" under legislation the U.S. House of Representatives passed on Oct. 20.
Bill Exempts Small Practices From Red Flag Rule
10/26/2009 7:00 PM
TMA Foundation’s 17th annual benefit on Friday, April 30, 2010, offers a night filled with western charm and entertainment.
TMA Foundation Plans 2010 TexMed Benefit
10/26/2009 7:00 PM
The potential of health information technology (HIT), including electronic medical records (EMR), to strengthen the health care system and improve quality of care has garnered nationwide attention.
EMR Guide Links to a Better Future
10/26/2009 7:00 PM
The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) is asking physicians, insurers, and others in the health care industry to complete a survey on potential changes to the 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form.
How Would You Change the 1500 Form?
10/21/2009 7:00 PM
Seasonal influenza and the novel H1N1 form of the virus have descended upon physicians' offices across the state of Texas. Doctors face a rare challenge this year as they hustle to vaccinate patients against two forms of disease while staying up to date on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and local health departments.
This installment of Podcast TMA examines the DSHS plan of action in response to novel H1N1 flu and seasonal flu. The cover story of the November 2009 issue of Texas Medicine magazine examines planning for both strains of the virus at the state and local level and stresses the importance of physicians vaccinating themselves against the diseases. Today, James Morgan, DSHS assistant commissioner for Regional and Local Health Services, shares the latest information on preventing influenza overload in your community and treating the illnesses promptly.
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Here's the link. It takes you to the iTunes store. Subscription is free.The Texas Medical Association urges members to contact U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn today and ask them to support S 1776, the "Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009," which will be the subject of a critical vote in the Senate …
Emergency Medicare Votes Coming
10/15/2009 7:00 PM
You can take it with you! STAT!Ref mobile, that is. STAT!Ref has been optimized for delivery on mobile devices! Now, you can get smart healthcare answers stat right from your smartphone.
STAT!Ref Delivered Through TMA Web Site 10/13/2009 7:00 PM
Six Texans who want to be the next U.S. Senator from our state will make their cases to the Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee (TEXPAC) at a candidate forum at 7 pm Oct. 24 during the TMA Specialty Society Legislative Retreat at the Westin …
TEXPAC Hosts Senate Candidate Forum
10/12/2009 7:00 PM
Medicare began making 2008 incentive payments to physicians participating in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) on Oct. 12.
Medicare Begins 2008 PQRI Payments
10/12/2009 7:00 PM
The Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) has a new colleague referral program called Entrust.
Entrust Your Insurance to TMLT
10/12/2009 7:00 PM
Texas Medical Board President Irvin Zeitler, DO, has appointed the members of the governing board of the Texas Physicians Health Program (TPHP).
TPHP Governing Board Appointed
10/12/2009 7:00 PM
Are you prepared to deal the Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractor program to recover improperly paid claims next year? If not, TMA can help make sure you are.
Are You Ready for the RAC?
10/12/2009 7:00 PM
