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

Chaired by

John Anderson, MD

Rahul Mediwala, MD

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

Medical Practice Commission

Chaired by

Deborah Kuhls, MD

Tim O’Mara, MD

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

Government Affairs Commission

Chaired by

Jessica Casey, MD

Samantha Schneider, MD

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.

Long Term Planning & Membership Commission

Chaired by

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Andy Pasternak, MD

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.

Diversity & Equity Commission

Chaired by

Luis Medina-Garcia, MD

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.

Finance Commission

Chaired by

Dr. George Alexander

Dr. Daniel Spogen

The Finance Commission regularly reviews the financial reports and investment portfolios and provides financial recommendations to the NSMA Council for approval

Commissions Schedule

(2025-2026)

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Public Health Commission Schedule

February	April	June
February 5 6:00 PM	April 2 6:00 PM	June 4 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

John Anderson, MD

Rahul Mediwala, MD

Comission Schedule

1st Thursday of the month, alt. with MPC

6:00 PM

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Medical Practice Commission Schedule

December	March	May	July
December 4 (cancelled) 6:00 PM	March 5 6:00 PM	May 7 6:00 PM	July 2 (4th of July Week) 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Tal Minuskin, 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	January	February	March	April	May	June	July
December 2 6:00 PM	January 6 6:00 PM	February 3 6:00 PM	March 3 6:00 PM	April 7 6:00 PM	May 5 6:00 PM	June 2 6:00 PM	July 7 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Joseph Adashek, MD

Richard Seher, MD

Comission Schedule

1st Tuesdays of the month

6:00 PM

Government Affairs Commission Schedule

October	December	January	February	March	April	May	June	July
October 27 6:00 PM	December 22 6:00 PM	January 26 6:00 PM	February 23 6:00 PM	March 23 6:00 PM	April 27 6:00 PM	May 25 Memorial Day 6:00 PM	June 22 6:00 PM	July 27 6:00 PM

Government Affairs Commission Chairs

Jessica Casey, MD

Ellia Ciammaichella, DO, JD

Comission Schedule

4th Monday of the month

6:00 PM

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Nevada Medical Political Action Committee (NV MEDPAC) Schedule

October	December	February	March	April	May	June	August
October 27 6:00 PM	December 15 Board Meeting 6:00 PM	February 16 Presidents Day Board Meeting 6:00 PM	March 16 All Meeting 6:00 PM	April 20 Board Meeting 6:00 PM	May 18 All Meeting 6:00 PM	June 15 Board Meeting 6:00 PM	August 13 (Thursday) Board Meeting 6:00 PM

NV MEDPAC Chairs

Howard Baron, MD

Ron Smith, MD

Comission Schedule

3rd Monday of the month

6:00 PM

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Council Schedule

December	February	April	July	August
December 9 6:00 PM	February 10 6:00 PM	April 14 6:00 PM	July 14 6:00 PM	August 29 Annual Meeting 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Jay Morgan, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Tuesday of the month, alt. with FINC

6:00 PM

Finance Commission Schedule

January	March	May	June	August
January 13 6:00 PM	March 10 6:00 PM	May 12 6:00 PM	June 9 6:00 PM	August 11 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

George Alexander, MD

Daniel Spogen, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Tuesday of the month, alt. with Council

6:00 PM

Long Term & Membership Planning Commission Schedule

December	February	April	June
December 11 (cancelled) 6:00 PM	February 12 6:00 PM	April 9 6:00 PM	June 11 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Andrew Pasternak, MD

Comission Schedule

2nd Thursday of the month, alt. with DEI

6:00 PM

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Diversity & Equity Commission Schedule

January	March	May	July
January 8 6:00 PM	March 12 6:00 PM	May 14 6:00 PM	July 9 6:00 PM

Commission Chairs

Luis Medina-Garcia, MD

Kathy Benson, MD

Comission Schedule

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

6:00 PM

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