EMphasis on Emergency Medicine in Central Texas
TCEP EMphasis Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2022
Craig A. Meek MD MS FACEP
Craig A. Meek, MD, MS, FACEP
TCEP President
President's Message
Board Update on Advocacy Restructure
At the January 29th Board meeting, the Board held a high-level discussion pertaining to the Government Relations Committee transition. They reviewed a report from the TCEP Leadership and Development Fellows who had discussed possible scenarios and made a recommendation to change the way Advocacy work has been done in the past.
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ATTENTION RESIDENCY PROGRAM DIRECTORS!
Have you sent in a group registration form for your Residents to compete in our 3rd Annual Ol-EM-pics event at TCEP Connect?
Resident teams from each EM training program in TX will be competing for the GOLD on Saturday, April 23rd! OlEMpics are an amazing opportunity for EM residents to team build, strengthen leadership skills, learn about the business of EM, and most importantly network and have tons of FUN! Click here for more information and competition Rules.

Submit a group to compete today! Please send an email to annette@texacep.org for a group registration form. Deadline is March 11th.
Medical Student Registration for TCEP re-CONNECT 2022!
It’s time to register your Medical Students to attend CONNECT on Saturday, April 23rd!
• Full day of programming packed with content
• Speed Networking Luncheon with Residency Directors
• SIM competitions
• Student Mixer and Awards
Click here to register today!
Deadline for Program Directors to confirm participation: March 4th.
TCEP Research Forum 2022
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 25, 2022
INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Texas EM Physician Running for House Seat
Dr. Abel Longoria, Galveston, is running for the Legislative HD 23 seat. Dr Longoria (R) is a South Texas native, a veteran, small business owner, and board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. In the U.S. Army, Longoria answered the call for his country on many occasions. He served in both Desert Storm as well as Iraqi Freedom, receiving the Bronze Star during his tour in Desert Storm. When the nation stood still after 9/11, Longoria went to New York City to help. He acted as the “Medical Director of Ground Zero” for 14 days immediately following the attacks.

EMPACT, is supporting Dr. Longoria and if you would like to help with Dr. Longoria’s campaign, please contact Beth Brooks tcep@texacep.org.
LumiraDx
LumiraDx, a next-generation point of care diagnostics company, is transforming community-based healthcare with fast and accurate testing. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures and commercializes an innovative point of care diagnostic Platform that supports a broad menu of tests with lab comparable performance. Visit our website to discover more.

BrainScope

USACS
The best EM jobs are with US Acute Care Solutions! We offer full-time physicians and ownership opportunity, plus extensive benefits including 401(k). Search our available positions and locations to find your emergency medicine career with USACS at www.usacs.com/careers.
Legislative Update
Imperium Public Affairs
Imperium Public Affairs
The 2022 Texas Elections are officially underway. The election season has three important components to be aware of: March 1 Primary Elections, May 24 Primary Runoff Elections and November 8 General Elections. Early voting for the March 1 Primary Elections started on February 14, and lasts until Friday, February 25. The state legislature completed the redistricting process in 2021 ...
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Board Slate Candidates for 2022 Board of Directors
The following members have been approved by the Board of Directors. Voting will take place at the annual business meeting, Saturday April 23rd in Ft. Worth. All voting will be in person.
BOARD
Theresa Tran, MD, MBA, FACEP – Houston
Angela Cornelius, MD, FACEP - Burleson
Shane Jennings, MD, MA, FACEP – Dallas
Ira Nemeth, MD, FACEP, FAEMS – Houston
J. Lane Schnell MD, FACEP - Tyler
Sara Andrabi, MD, FACEP – Houston
Doug Jeffrey, MD, FACEP - Austin
MEDICAL STUDENT
Abby Tramel – UTNTHS
Girija Hariprasad – Dell, Austin
Cassidy Lane – UNTHSC
Bri Marschke – UT Southwestern
RESIDENT
John McGrory, MD – TTUHSC, El Paso
Zach Helm, MD – Baylor, Dallas
Young Professional
Avi Ruderman, MD – Assistant Professor, UT Southwestern Medical School

Professional Emergency Medicine Management

Congratulations to our newest class of Texas FACEP designees!

SCP Health
Gottlieb is an industry leader in end-to-end Revenue Cycle Management and Practice Optimization solutions for hospital and independent physician groups, specializing in Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist practices. Gottlieb helps their clients navigate the complex healthcare landscape by designing innovative and technology-enabled services that simplify and improve the financial experience.
Medical Student Committee Update
Blake Pruitt
Blake Pruitt, TCOM MS4, TCEP MSC Chair
The Texas College of Emergency Physicians Medical Student Committee kicked off 2022 with a speakers series. . In conjunction with the UTSW emergency medicine interest group, we hosted Rhonda Edmunds, the nursing director at Lily's Place, an institution that cares for mothers and babies who have been exposed to opioid, who discussed the nature of emergency medicine and opioid interventions. We also partnered ...
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Legal Update
Kenneth Alan Totz, DO, JD, FACEP
Kenneth Alan Totz, DO, JD, FACEP
Is your ED ready for the new CMS Billing rules?
Did you know that when a physician assistant or nurse practitioner sees a patient independently in the ED, they are only entitled to 85% of the reimbursement of a physician performing exactly the same task? Do you know why this is the case? Neither do I! More importantly ...
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Team Health
TeamHealth empowers our leaders to create a culture of high-quality patient care and clinician well-being. Become a leader for one of our Emergency Medicine teams and make a positive impact in your community by improving efficiency and outcomes for care teams. View emergency medicine leadership job openings with TeamHealth here.

Go Army

TMLT
Emergency medicine claims typically involve diagnostic errors. In this case study, a patient was improperly triaged. When a claim was filed, TMLT quickly went to work and won a clear, decisive victory at trial.

Calendar of Events

2022
March 23-25
3rd Annual NAEMSP Texas Medical Director Conference
Texas A&M Hotel & Conf Center, College Station
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April 22-23
TCEP re-CONNECT Conference
The Worthington Hotel, Ft. Worth
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April 23
TCEP Annual Business Meeting
The Worthington Hotel, Ft. Worth
Must be present to vote.

April 23
TCEP Board of Directors Meeting
The Worthington Hotel, Ft. Worth
RSVP by March 30th to tcepmeetings@texacep.org if you would like to attend

April 29-30
TexMed Annual Conference
Houston
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May 1-3
ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference
Washington, D.C
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July 15-16
TCEP Board of Directors Meeting
Cotton Court Hotel, Lubbock
RSVP by June 15th to tcepmeetings@texacep.org if you would like to attend.

October 1-3
ACEP22 Scientific Assembly
San Francisco, CA
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