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3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar on April 23-24, 2021

Dr. Eduardo Bruera, Chair of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, and Dr. Joseph Arthur, (Conference Chair), Associate Professor in Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, invite you and your colleagues to join us for this outstanding educational opportunity. We are happy to announce that registration for the 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar on April 23-24, 2021, is now open.

The 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar is CME credited for those attending in real-time. Registration is now open and in line with our mission to present accurate data for a global audience.  We hope you will join us for this outstanding educational opportunity.

This will be a great opportunity for all APRNs who attend the conference to earn credit towards their regulatory controlled substance CE requirement.

- REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE -

Please share the information about this virtual education day with your colleagues.  We look forward to seeing you in April. 

 



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2021 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference Going Virtual

 

New Dates: Four-Day Virtual Conference

The 2021 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference is happening virtually June 28 - July 1. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we do business, but human connections are more important than ever.

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Congrats Dr. Bruel!

Congrats to our Immediate Past President, Dr. Brian Bruel, for your installment on the Harris County Medical Society as Vice President! Watch the event live at 6:30pm on Friday, January 22nd. 

Houston Chapter CME Event

 

The Texas Pain Society is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Pain Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1tm credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation in this activity.

Medical Renewal Season is Approaching - TPS Partner MDHealth Can Help!

#TakeBackDay this Saturday October 24th

The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Encourage the gathering of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs to dispose of safely during the upcoming event.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 10 AM to 2 PM

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2020 Novitas Explore Medicare Education Symposiums

When: May 6 - 7, 2020

Where: Online

Register: Click Here

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John Zerwas, MD, Honored for Service as Texas Lawmaker

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The American Medical Association on Tuesday awarded former Texas State Rep. John Zerwas, MD, its Dr. Nathan Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Dr. Zerwas, an anesthesiologist from Richmond, served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. He stepped down in September to become The University of Texas System’s new executive vice chancellor for health affairs.

“A physician, an advocate, and a citizen-legislator, Dr. Zerwas has served the citizens and patients of Texas with distinction,” AMA Board Chair Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, said in a statement. “As a legislator, he stood on principle, and put science and evidence first when fighting for public health, his constituents, and the people of Texas. For his outstanding work and leadership, the AMA is pleased to present Dr. John M. Zerwas with the Nathan Davis Award.”

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On the Shoulders of Giants: Legends of Texas Anesthesiology Gabor B. Racz, M.D., ChB, DABPM, FIPP

Below is an excerpt from an article published on January 15, 2020 in the Texas Society of Anesthesiologist Newsletter: 


 

On the Shoulders of Giants: Legends of Texas Anesthesiology Gabor B. Racz, M.D., ChB, DABPM, FIPP

Grover E. Murray Professor

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Texas Pain Society Emeritus Board Member, C.M. Schade, MD, PhD, PE Elected Presiding Officer of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee.

Texas Pain Society Emeritus Board Member, C.M. Schade, MD, PhD, PE 

Elected Presiding Officer of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee.

January 15, 2020

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Input Needed for 2020 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan

Input Needed for 2020 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan

The Division of Workers’ Compensation is asking for input on the 2020 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan (Annual Plan). The Annual Plan sets the priorities for the Medical Quality Review Panel audits during the upcoming year.

More information is on the TDI website.

Texas Pain Society's 2nd Annual Job Fair

About the Job Fair

Date:
Saturday, October 26, 2019

Time:
4:45pm - 5:15pm

Location:
Foyer of the Regency Ballrooms, Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel
123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Ways to Participate: 
1. Sign up in advance using the links above to advertise your position or your availability online
2. Request a table at the fair to meet and greet potential new recruits OR to hand out your CV
3. Do both! Advertise online AND reserve a table for in person networking

 

 

2019 Case Study & Scholarship Forms Available

Hassenbusch Continued Learning Case Study Presentations

CALL FOR CASE STUDIES:
 The Texas Pain Society invites members and others to submit case studies to be considered for presentation at the 11th Annual Scientific Meeting.

 Click here to submit your case study online

Click here to download a paper copy for submission

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2019 TPS Award Winners Announced

 Schade Hill ‐ Public Policy Pain Champion Award - Representative JD Sheffield, MD

Dr. J.D. Sheffield was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2012 to serve the citizens of Texas House District 59, which includes Comanche, Coryell, Erath, Hamilton, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba, and Somervell Counties. He was re-elected to his 4th term in the 2018 March Primary. 

Dr. Sheffield has been practicing family medicine in and around Gatesville for over 25 years. As the only rural physician in the Texas Legislature, Dr. Sheffield has been honored to serve on the House Public Health Committee for all three terms, and currently serves as Vice-Chairman.

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TexMed 2019 Pain Lectures

TexMed 2019 - Texas Pain Society - Pain Lectures Success!

Many thanks to Drs. Tim Zoys & C.M. Schade for co-chairing the 2019 Texas Pain Society Program! Thank you to our amazing speakers for their time and energy and expertise to educate attendees about the most current standards for pain management. Each year this program continues to grow and attract more and more attendees, this year was another full room with over 140 attendees! 

                    

Primary Care Pain Medicine: State-of-the-Art 2019 
Presented by Brian Bruel, MD, Director, Pain Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston

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2019 Raj & Racz Excellence Awards

Congratulations to TPS Board Members Dr. Miles Day & Dr. Larry Driver!

On May 4, 2019, during the 2019 ASIPP Annual Conference Drs. Day & Driver were presented with awards. 

Dr. Day (pictured above) received the 2019 Raj Excellence Award and Dr. Larry Driver (pictured below) received the 2019 Racz Excellence Award!

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TPS Lectures During TexMed

Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Attend the Texas Pain Society Lectures During TexMed 2019


Date:
Friday, May 17, 2019

Location: Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas - West Wing, Coronado A
Time: 7:3oam - 11:30am


Pain Medicine Program Agenda

7:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions

7:30 AM: (ETHICS) Primary Care Pain Medicine: State-of-the-Art 2019 
Presented by Brian Bruel, MD, Director, Pain Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston


8:00 AM: (ETHICS) Texas Medical Board Updates & Top 50 Pitfalls 
Presented by Sherif Zafraan, MD, President, Texas Medical Board, Houston 









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