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Important Physician News and Deadlines
Attend a Council or Committee Meeting at TexMed, Open to All Members
Kick off TexMed 2025 by attending the event's various council and committee meetings, open to all members interested in TMA governance and policy development. The open meetings policy is one of the many new initiatives TMA has approved in recent years to increase the visibility of member interests. Read more.

Register Now for TMA's Final First Tuesdays at the Capitol for This Session
Join your colleagues in Austin for TMA's final advocacy event of this session on May 6, just a few weeks out from the legislature's close. This is the time when bills move fast, and medicine's voice is critical. TMA will prepare you with talking points and issue briefings. Register now.

Measles Rates Accelerate; DSHS to Give Update in Webinar
Measles shows no signs of abating in Texas, recently surpassing 600 cases. Get up to speed on the outbreak with a webinar this Wednesday, April 30, noon to 1:15 pm. Get CME for learning current data and the latest on measles testing, and get guidance on infection control in health care settings from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Register now.

TMA Signs Letter Calling for Congress to Protect Medicaid Funding
As the U.S. House of Representatives considers cuts from the committee overseeing Medicaid, TMA, and all 50 state medical societies detailed the possible impacts on patient care and practice viability. Read more.
Upcoming Community Events
Viva Science SA
May 3│Details
This free and family-friendly event, hosted by UT Health SA, features a distinguished speaker, interactive science booths, and activities for all ages. 

TexMed 2025
May 8-10│Register
TMA's annual conference will be held in San Antonio this year. Attend to network with physician leaders, explore CME tracks, and enjoy keynote presentations.

TMA Foundation 32nd Annual Gala
May 9│Details
Bid on silent and live auctions featuring items and experiences to celebrate the outdoors. Purchases support TMAF-funded initiatives to improve health for Texans.

TMLT Risk Management CME Webinar
May 14│Register
Popular TMLT speaker and attorney, Dan Ballard, will discuss the latest revisions to the TMB rules in a live webinar.

ASES Foundation's 2025 National Shoulder & Elbow Week
May 16│Tickets
Join friends and colleagues who share a passion for advancing shoulder and elbow care for an evening of camaraderie, food, and entertainment.

BCMS Recharge & Reconnect Retreat
May 17│RSVP
Attend the upcoming BCMS Wellness Retreat featuring guest speakers, wellness workshops, networking, and more.
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Thank you to our BCMS Circle of Friends sponsors! Donations from Circle of Friends sponsors help keep down the cost of dues and allow BCMS to continue to provide quality services to its members.The Society continues its pledge to you that it will only involve itself in services and programs that benefit you, the member, and your patients.
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