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Russell K. McAllister, M.D., FASA
Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla, MD, FACI, FASA
Miles Day, M.D., DABA, FIPP, DABIPP
Christopher T. Stephens, M.D., FAEMS
Detective Jason Mitchell
Russell K. McAllister, M.D.
FASA, Thomas J. Oliverson, M.D.
John M. Zerwas, M.D., FASA
Stewart D. Caskey, D.O.
Tricia A. Meyer, PharmD, FASHP
Benjamin B. Vacula, M.D.
Russell K. McAllister, M.D., FASA
Collin S. Buerger, M.D.
Harley J. Bordelon, M.D.
Ryan Cory Russell, M.D.
The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas
The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas
The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas
The Seeds of Advocacy Must Be Planted Early and Watered Often Udaya Bhaskar Padakandla MD, FACI, FASA President - Texas
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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.
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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
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July Committee Chair Spotlight: Dr. Amy P. Woods, MD, FASA
Currently Chair of the History Committee.
Amy Woods, MD, FASA, a faculty member at UT Southwestern, is the chair of the TSA Committee on History. The History Committee's mission is to promote and preserve anesthesia history, particularly that of the TSA and the great state of Texas.
Fun Fact: Did you know that this committee has a recurring feature in the TSA Newsletter entitled, "On the Shoulders of Giants?" Check it out, and learn more about an important figure in Texas anesthesia history!
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July Committee Chair Spotlight: Dr. Amy P. Woods, MD, FASA
Currently Chair of the History Committee.
Amy Woods, MD, FASA, a faculty member at UT Southwestern, is the chair of the TSA Committee on History. The History Committee's mission is to promote and preserve anesthesia
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