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Physician Advocacy

  • Advocacy is at the core of TMA’s mission to stand up for Texas physicians by providing distinctive solutions to the challenges they encounter in the care of patients.

    From grassroots physicians building relationships with lawmakers, to the lobby team pushing TMA’s policy agenda in Austin, to leadership delegations laying out TMA’s positions in Washington, D.C., advocacy is some of the association’s most important work.

  • TMA State Advocacy

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    • The Texas Legislature meets every other year, and this is where advocacy is most intense. However, advocacy continues year-round – including during the 2026 interim period – through stakeholder meetings, interim hearings, and rulemaking input. TMA policy drives the association’s advocacy agenda.

      2026 Legislative Testimonies
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  • TMA Federal Advocacy

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    Fixing the Medicare payment system is a perennial goal for medicine. And as the health care system as whole is under more and more scrutiny at the federal level, and changing rapidly, TMA remains vocal in protecting the patient-physician relationship and supporting the practice of medicine.

    TMA Celebrates Appellate Court Ruling in Third NSA Lawsuit

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  • Grassroots Action Center

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    Your strong voice is needed to improve the practice of medicine today and for future generations. That's why it's important for all members of the family of medicine to get involved. You don't have to be an advocacy expert.

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  • TMA is helping to strengthen your practice by offering advice and creating a climate of medical success across the state. 

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  • Ask the TMA Knowledge Center

    Have Advocacy questions? Call or email the Knowledge Center.

    (800) 880-7955

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  • Medicare Advocacy Resources

    In the face of an increasingly unsustainable Medicare physician payment system, medicine is calling on congressional leaders to adopt a four-point reform plan to address serious concerns regarding patient access and quality of care.

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  • Texas Medicine Today

    Brief, relevant, and timely, Texas Medicine Today is a daily email with news and information from TMA.

    Follow the Legislative Session and what actions TMA is taking by reading Texas Medicine Today.

    To subscribe, manage your preferences in your profile, and visit the Texas Medicine Today webpage to read recent and important stories.

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  • What's On Your Mind?

    Listening and responding to physicians and their concerns are what drive TMA’s programs and initiatives. Do you have an idea to share or an opinion about how we can do something better? We want to hear from you!

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