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

On the Shoulders of Giants: Legends of Texas Anesthesiology Phulchand Prithvi Raj, M.D.

Miles Day, M.D., DABA, FIPP, DABIPP

Anesthesiologist Pioneers Who Trained the First Paramedics in the United States

Christopher T. Stephens, M.D., FAEMS

The History and Impact of the TSA’s Stop the Bleed Program at the Texas State Capitol

Detective Jason Mitchell

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

Notes to Self: Thoughts on Medical Training and Burnout

Collin S. Buerger, M.D.

Choosing Wisely: The Impact of Pre-Tax and Post-Tax Contributions to Retirement Savings for Residents

Harley J. Bordelon, M.D.

Ryan Cory Russell, M.D.

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 District Directors and District Map

Visit Our Social Hub TSA Upcoming Events TSA & ASA Meeting Dates View TSA & ASA Upcoming Meetings

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.

TSA Future Meeting Dates

TSA Meetings 2026 TSA Meetings TSA Days at the Capitol - January 25th-26th, 2026, Austin, TX   TSA Annual Meeting-

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