Two Texas Medical Association physicians urge state budget writers' support to ensure Texans have physicians’ access to health care. Rodney Young, MD and Zeke Silva seek medical education and GME funding, and the TMB budget to ensure our physician workforce outpaces the state’s population growth.

Two Texas Medical Association physicians are urging the Texas House of Representatives committee dealing with state budget issues to support Texas DSHS and Texas HHSC programs. Zeke Silva and Lauren Gambill, MD MPA (she/her) listed stopping cancer deaths and infectious diseases, and backing Medicaid, care for children, women, and mothers,

Zeke Silva III, MD, chair of TMAs Council on Legislation, testified in support of Senate Bill 815 to limit use of artificial intelligence in utilization review conducted by health plans. Physicians, not AI, should decide patients’ care. #txlege #TMAinAction Zeke Silva

My day at the Capitol concluded with a meeting with Sen. Senator Kevin Sparks. Joining me was Texas Medical Association COL chair Zeke Silva. We had a good discussion regarding SB 881 (the DOCTOR Act), which I consider to be a great way of improving rural access to physicians. #TMAadvocacy

Should insurance companies have more power than doctors to decide what’s medically best for you? Texas Medical Association’s Dr. Zeke Silva joined KVUE News #midday to discuss prior authorization reform and what bills they’re monitoring during the legislative session. youtu.be/qRsm-Y8-_z0

Watch Zeke Silva and Jenni Lee discuss Texas bills to reduce health plans’ burdensome prior authorization delays and denials: kvue.com/video/news/hea…

Watch: Zeke Silva III, MD, chair of TMA’s Council on Legislation's interview with KVUE-TV about how insurance companies’ prior authorization delay patient care. Prior authorization reform is one of TMA’s top legislative priorities. hubs.li/Q039YFqw0

Let's talk innovation. What a panel! primarycareforamerica.org/policybriefing/ #NationalPressClub #PrimaryCare #RUC_Chair AMA Primary Care for America Commonwealth Fund

TMA physicians took time from their medical practices to advocate for beneficial legislation to preserve quality patient care. Texas Medical Association thanks to (left to right) Zeke Silva, @tildenchilds, Lauren Gambill, MD MPA (she/her), David Gerber, MD, and Elaine Hamilton, MD.

I keep finding myself on panels with these amazing #leaders. 💪 Society of Interventional Radiology #RUC_Chair

Medicine Whelms Nurse Scope Expansion Bill. Physicians from across the state made the trek to the Capitol to testify that House Bill 3794 would dismantle Texas’ longstanding physician-led care model and with it, patient safety. TMA also came armed with innovative and proven

It's a great day when a guy can give a talk to @Miamiherbert business students with his talented undergrad son in the audience. University of Miami Rich Heller

Thank you, Zeke Silva III, MD, chair of TMA’s Council on Legislation, for standing up for medicine and ensuring Texas patients continue to have physician-led teams in charge of their care. #stopscope #texleg hubs.li/Q03jF1-Z0

It’s always a pleasure to welcome colleagues at the Capitol especially when they are on a mission #txlege #TrustYourDoctor #TMA

💰Radiology meets economics! Zeke Silva breaks down what every resident should know about the business of our field. #ACR2025 #ACRRFS

3.5MM Texans could see their premiums increase. Learn why and what we can do about it. …0-a74c-d693315f02b9.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Regi…

."The #RUC is informing the resources necessary for physicians to provide the best care possible to patients. The AMA brings together the clinical expertise of practicing physicians through the RUC." #RUCChair healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/ama-defend…

Inside the Capitol – Lessons from the 89th Legislative Session. TMA Council on Legislation Chair Zeke Silva, MD, offers an inside look at what it was like to operate at the Capitol behind the scenes and on the stage during this year’s session. hubs.li/Q03GB4n_0

."Dr. Silva noted the importance of physicians providing proper oversight for any IV administration, as TMA made clear in testimony, it constitutes 'an invasive medical act.'" texmed.org/TexasMedicineD… Texas Medical Association BCMS

Leaders providing updates on 89th legislative accomplishments at @TexMed business of medicine conference in El Paso ⁦Ray Callas⁩ ⁦Zeke Silva⁩