Commissions & Committees
As a Nevada State Medical Association Member, here are some key ways you can get more involved. Review the list of commissions below to find one (or more) that suits your interest.
Public Health Commission
The Public Health Commission (PHC) leads the public health agenda for the Nevada State Medical Association to achieve the greatest positive impact on the health and well-being of the public and to reflect the resources, mission and strategic direction of the Association. The PHC meets every 1st Thursday of the month, alt. with MPC
Chaired by
Cortland Lohff, MD and John Anderson, MD
Medical Practice Commission
The Medical Practice Commission (MPC) reviews, evaluates, and oversees NSMA positions on practice related developments and regulatory issues. This includes compliance, malpractice, quality payment programs, administrative burdens, narrow networks, electronic health records, maintenance of certification, care affordability, controlled substance prescribing, worker’s compensation, Medicare, and Medicaid. This Commission also hosts two sub-committees, Antibiotic Stewardship Committee and Regulatory Reduction Committee. The MPC meets every 1st Thursday of the month, alt. with PHC
Chaired by
Deborah Kuhls, MD and Tim O’Mara, MD
Government Affairs Commission
The Government Affairs Commission (GAC) assesses proposed and prospective policy at the state and federal levels. GAC engages with the Executive Director, Council, and various commissions to promote health reforms within governing bodies. This commission also hosts a sub-committee on Opioids. The GAC meets every 4th Monday of the month, every Monday once session begins Feb. 6th in sync with NV MEDPAC Meeting Schedule.
Chaired by
Jessica Casey, MD & Samantha Schneider, MD
Long Term Planning & Membership Commission
The Long Term Planning Commission and Membership (LTP) creates long and short-term goals on attracting and retaining membership. The LTP interfaces with stakeholders and the community to best identify avenues to support the NSMA membership. The LTP meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, alt. with DEI.
Chaired by
Jeffrey Roth, MD & Andrew Pasternak, MD
Internal Affairs Commission
The Internal Affairs Commission (IAC) is a commission of appointed members that plan and review the NSMA Annual Meeting, responsible for the maintenance of the NSMA Policy Compendium, review NSMA policies and documents, and provide recommendation or review as needed by the Council. The Internal Affairs Commission meets every 1st Tuesday of the month.
Chaired by
Joseph Adashek, MD & Steven Parker, MD
*Council, Finance, & Internal Affairs are all appointed or elected positions
Council Commission
The NSMA Council is the association's board of executive officers, the chairs of each commission, and leadership from each unified county medical society. These meetings are closed to NSMA Council members only. The Council meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, alt. with FINC
Chaired by
Sowjanya Reganti, MD
*Council, Finance, & Internal Affairs are all appointed or elected positions
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission is directed by the NSMA Council to regularly review the financials and investment portfolio and shall put forth recommendations on matters pertain to the NSMA Council for approval. The commission shall include the the NSMA President and President- Elect and other members to balance representation. This commission is an appointed only commission. The Finance Commission meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, alt. with Council.
Chaired by
George Alexander, MD & Jay Morgan, MD
*Council, Finance, & Internal Affairs are all appointed or elected positions
Diversity & Equity Commission
The goals of the Diversity and Equity Commission are to identify how we can improve equity and diversity issues within NSMA and how we as physicians can address health care inequities in the great state of Nevada. The Diversity & Equity Commission meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, alt. with LTP&M.
Chaired by
Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD & Luis Medina-Garcia, MD
Commissions Schedule
(2023-2024)
Click on the commission below to see the schedule
| October | December | February | April | June |
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October 5 6:00 PM |
December 7 6:00 PM |
February 1 6:00 PM |
April 4 6:00 PM |
June 6 6:00 PM |
| November | January | March | May | July |
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November 2 6:00 PM |
January 4 6:00 PM |
March 7 6:00 PM |
May 2 6:00 PM |
July 18 6:00 PM |
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November 7 6:00 PM |
December 5 6:00 PM |
February 6 6:00 PM |
March 5 6:00 PM |
April 2 6:00 PM |
May 7 6:00 PM |
June 4 6:00 PM |
July 2 6:00 PM |
| October | January | February | March | April | May | June | July |
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October 23 6:00 PM |
January 22 6:00 PM |
February 26 6:00 PM |
March 25 6:00 PM |
April 22 6:00 PM |
May 27 6:00 PM |
June 24 6:00 PM |
July 22 6:00 PM |
| November | January | March | May | July |
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November 14 6:00 PM |
January 9 6:00 PM |
March 12 6:00 PM |
May 14 6:00 PM |
July 9 6:00 PM |
| December | February | April | June | August |
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December 12 6:00 PM |
February 13 6:00 PM |
April 9 6:00 PM |
June 11 6:00 PM |
August 13 6:00 PM |
| October | December | February | April | June |
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October 12 6:00 PM |
December 14 6:00 PM |
February 8 6:00 PM |
April 11 6:00 PM |
June 13 6:00 PM |
| November | January | March | May | July |
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November 9 6:00 PM |
January 11 6:00 PM |
March 14 6:00 PM |
May 9 6:00 PM |
July 11 6:00 PM |
Shape the Future of Organized Medicine
Be a part of the NSMA. Advocate, collaborate, lead, and network to help protect patients and improve medical practice in Nevada.
Join a Commission and help add strength to the NSMA.
*Council, Finance, & Internal Affairs are all appointed or elected positions