First Tuesday at the Capitol
For the Feb. 5 First
Tuesday at the Capitol,
DCMS physicians began
festivities early, having
dinner with two new state
representatives from Dallas.
John Turner of House
District 114 serves on the
Appropriations Committee
and Julie Johnson of HD 115
serves on the Insurance
Committee. They graciously
spent a few hours with a
dozen DCMS members,
discussing balance billing,
Medicaid maternal coverage
and prior authorization
problems.
Drs. Bob Gross and
Sarah Helfand take
notes during the issues
briefing before their
meetings.
Drs. C.M. Schade and Sue Bornstein welcome
Rep. John Turner (right).
Lee Ann Pearse, MD, and Rep. Julie Johnson
share contact info after dinner.
Drs. Gary Weinstein and Donna Casey review
schedules during the TMA issues briefing.
Drs. Les Secrest and Kevin Klein, DCMS president,
strategize before a legislative meeting.
Drs. John Carlo and Lee Ann Pearse listen to the lobbyists’ updates about
pertinent legislation.
