State Recruiting Docs to Give COVID Preexposure Drug
Evusheld
State health officials want
to spread the word about Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody treatment
that helps prevent COVID-19 infection among immunocompromised
patients at high risk of progression to severe cases. The state
says the drug is in strong supply, and it wants physicians to step
up to administer it. Learn more about Evusheld.
What
Investors Should Know About the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Our Circle of Friends Gold sponsor is offering our
members some perspective of the current situation and how it
affects long-term investors. Between long clinic hours and endless
charts, it is very difficult for the busy practicing physician to
separate the noise from information that can be used to make a
decision. Learn more.
Federal Surprise Billing Law in Effect
TMA and American Medical
Association leaders are urging physicians to get educated now about
the new federal law on surprise medical billing. Many related
practice changes were the subject of an AMA educational webinar
held Jan. 20, which is now available as a recording. See a recap.
Learn About the
Harm of the "Resilience" Narrative
Michelle Owens, DO, says the
term "resilience" has been "thrown around flippantly
in relation to the physician community," and the use of that
term is damaging to the profession. At a virtual event hosted by
TMA's Women Physicians Section on March 22, Dr. Owens will explain
why – and what doctors can do to navigate this uncertain era. The
event is open to all members. How to register.
Update: Deadline
Extended to Apply to State Antimicrobial Committees
Physicians in some of Texas'
public health regions can still apply for the chance to help stop
the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms as part of an
Antimicrobial Stewardship Regional Advisory Committee. The state
recently extended the deadline for applying an extra month, to
March 15, for several regions. See how to apply.
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