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

Jessica Casey, MD and Timothy 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

Shaina Richardson, MD & Staci McHale, 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 Tomlinson, 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

Keith Brill, MD & Tomas Hinojosa, 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

Andy Eisen, 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

(2022-2023)

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Public Health Commission Schedule

December	February	April	June
December 1st 6:00 PM	February 2nd 6:00 PM	April 6th 6:00 PM	June 1st 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

John Anderson, MD

Cort Lohff, MD

Comission Schedule

1st Thursday of the month, alt. with MPC

6:00 PM

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Medical Practice Commission Schedule

January	March	May	July
January 5th 6:00 PM	March 2nd 6:00 PM	May 4th 6:00 PM	July 6th 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Jessica Casey, MD

Tim O’Mara, MD

Comission Schedule

1st Thursdays of the month, alt. with PHC

6:00 PM

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Internal Affairs Commission Schedule

December	February	March	April	May	June	August
December 6th 6:00 PM	February 7th 6:00 PM	March 7th 6:00 PM	April 4th 6:00 PM	May 2nd 6:00 PM	June 6th 6:00 PM	August 8th 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Keith Brill, MD

Tomas Hinojosa, MD

Comission Schedule

1st Tuesdays of the month

6:00 PM

Government Affairs Commission Schedule / NV MEDPAC Schedule

November	January	February	March	April	May	June	July
November 28th 6:00 PM	January 23rd 6:00 PM	February 13th 6:00 PM February 27th 6:00 PM	March 6th 6:00 PM March 13th 6:00 PM March 20th 6:00 PM March 27th 6:00 PM	April 3rd 6:00 PM April 10th 6:00 PM April 17th 6:00 PM April 24th 6:00 PM	May 1st 6:00 PM May 8th 6:00 PM May 15th 6:00 PM May 22nd 6:00 PM May 29th 6:00 PM	June 5th 6:00 PM June 26th 6:00 PM	July 24th 6:00 PM

Government Affairs Commission Chairs

Shaina Richardson, MD

Staci McHale, MD

NV MEDPAC Chairs

Howard Baron, MD

Ron Smith, MD

Comission Schedule

4th Monday of the month, every Monday once session begins Feb. 6th

In sync with NV MEDPAC Meeting Schedule

6:00 PM

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Long Term & Membership Planning Commission Schedule

January	March	May	July
January 12th 6:00 PM	March 9th 6:00 PM	May 11th 6:00 PM	July 13th 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Andrew Tomlinson, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Thursday of the month, alt. with DEI

6:00 PM

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Council Schedule

December	February	April	July
December 13th 6:00 PM	February 14th 6:00 PM	April 11th 6:00 PM	July 11th 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Andrew Eisen, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Tuesday of the month, alt. with FINC

6:00 PM

Finance Commission Schedule

January	March	May	August
January 10th 6:00 PM	March 14th 6:00 PM	May 9th 6:00 PM	August 15th 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

George Alexander, MD

Jay Morgan, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Tuesday of the month, alt. with Council

6:00 PM

Diversity & Equity Commission Schedule

December	February	April	June
December 8th 6:00 PM	February 9th 6:00 PM	April 13th 6:00 PM	June 8th 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD

Luis Medina-Garcia, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Thursday of the month, alt. with LTP&M

6:00 PM

Interested in joining a Commission?

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