TSA Newsletter

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Inside this Issue

Lessons in Leadership

Russell K. McAllister, M.D., FASA

The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often

Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla, MD, FACI, FASA

The Importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Tales from the State Capitol of Texas

Russell K. McAllister, M.D.

FASA, Thomas J. Oliverson, M.D.

John M. Zerwas, M.D., FASA

Practice Updates with Regard to Intravenous Promethazine Hydrochloride

Stewart D. Caskey, D.O.

Tricia A. Meyer, PharmD, FASHP

Benjamin B. Vacula, M.D.

Russell K. McAllister, M.D., FASA

TSA Proposed Bylaws

The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas

Summary of Actions
TSA Board of Directors

The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas

In Memoriam

The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas

New Members

The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas

TSA Future Meeting Dates

2025 TSA Meetings TSA Annual Meeting- September 4-7, 2025, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, San Antonio, TX 2026 TSA

TSA District Directors and District Map

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New Proposed Congressional Bill Would Offset Upcoming Medicare Payment Cut

New legislation, H.R. 10073, would give physicians a 4.73% payment increase next year, offsetting the 2.8% Medicare reimbursement cut expected to be finalized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week.

The information, opinions and conclusions contained in this publication are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Because of rapid advances in medical science, ongoing legislative and judicial developments, and the possibility of error or omission, the reader should make an independent verification of all relevant facts. 

Neither the editors nor the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc., make any warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding the material contained in this publication.

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  • Russell K. McAllister, MD
    Editor
  • Udaya B. Padakandla, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Rhashedah A. Ekeoduru, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Kristina L. Goff, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Lisa K. Mouzi-Wofford, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Jaime Ortiz, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Daniel Tolpin, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Sherif Z. Zaafran, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Barbara S. Orlando, MD
    Associate Editor
  • Craig J. Lilie, MD
    Academics Editor
  • Srikanth Sridhar, MD
    Anesthesia Safety Editor
  • Scott E. Kercheville, MD
    ASA Director Editor
  • Christopher Cook, MD
    Communications Editor
  • Chris D. Glover, MD
    Economics Editor
  • Zachary S. Jones, MD
    Governmental Affairs Editor
  • Amy P. Woods, MD
    History Editor
  • Priscilla J. Garcia, MD
    Pediatrics Editor
  • Christina D. Bacak
    Publication Coordinator
  • Judy Garcia-Bigger
    Publication Assistant