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New TMA Chief from Dallas Girds for Battle

Dr. Don Read, a Dallas-based colorectal surgeon, was inducted as president of the Texas Medical Association at its annual conference. He said he expects struggles with insurers and legislators over balance billing and narrow networks.

by Madlin Mekelburg

A group of medical doctors in the hallway of the Capitol extension on Feb. 8, 2013.
Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

Dr. Don Read, a Dallas-based colorectal surgeon, was inducted as president of the Texas Medical Association at its recent annual conference. Read, former president of Dallas County Medical Society, said he expects struggles with insurers and legislators over issues with balance billing and narrow networks. (D Healthcare Daily) 

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