Nebr Medical Assoc

NMA is proud to recognize Senator Mike Jacobson as the recipient of the 2026 Friend of Medicine Award! Senator Jacobson is recognized for his leadership, service, and commitment to Nebraska’s physicians, patients, and health care community. Congratulations to Senator Jacobson on this well-deserved recognition!

The future of medicine is bright! NMA is proud to recognize Amber Gowen as the 2026 Student Advocate of the Year for her commitment to advocacy, leadership, and service and her work to elevate the voices of medical students. Congratulations, Amber!

In a complicated healthcare system, your primary care physician can serve as a trusted partner who helps you understand your options and take the next step with confidence. This National Primary Care Week, we celebrate the Nebraska physicians who heal patients and make sure they feel seen and supported. #YourCareIsAtOurCore

Recognizing an outstanding physician making an impact on health care in Nebraska! Daniel Pierce, MD, is the 2026 NMA Young Physician of the Year, recognized for advancing physical medicine and rehabilitation, advocating for patients with disabilities, and mentoring future physicians. Congratulations to Dr. Pierce on this well-deserved recognition!

Congratulations to Robert Messbarger, MD, our 2026 NMA Physician of the Year! Dr. Messbarger is recognized for his longstanding dedication to Nebraska patients, physician education, and strengthening medicine in communities across the state. NMA is proud to recognize Dr. Messbarger and his contributions to medicine in Nebraska!

A special evening celebrating the beginning of a new chapter for the Nebraska Medical Association! Brandon Webb, MD, was officially inaugurated as NMA President, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, and fellow physicians. Congratulations to NMA President Dr. Brandon Webb!

This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, and it's a reminder of something Nebraska physicians see constantly: the care that keeps patients safest is the care built on a relationship, over time. The best way to treat a fall is to prevent it entirely. And prevention almost never happens in a single visit. It happens because a physician knows a patient's history, reviews their medications, asks questions, and takes the time needed to assess risks. Learn more here: ama-assn.org/public-health/p… #YourCareisatOurCore

One of the most important tools in medicine is not a test or a device. It is time with your physician. Patients feel it too. 85% agree the bond between a doctor and patient is central to healthcare, and 84% trust their physician to make recommendations in their best interest. That trust is built over time through the expertise, compassion, and personalized care physicians bring to every patient relationship. Physicians in Nebraska are working to protect this relationship, because every minute spent on paperwork is a minute not spent with a patient. Learn more: nebmed.org/how-we-help/your-… #YourCareisatOurCore

Each September, we celebrate Women in Medicine Month, honoring the physicians who have shaped the profession through their time, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to patients. Women now make up nearly half of all physicians in training, and their presence has transformed what compassionate, patient-centered care looks like across Nebraska and the nation. From the exam room to leadership roles, women physicians continue to strengthen the bond between doctors and patients that Your Care is at Our Core is built to protect. This month, we're recognizing the women physicians of Nebraska — and the difference they make every day. Learn more: ama-assn.org/topics/women-me… #YourCareisatOurCore

NMA President Robert Wergin, MD, recently joined WOWT’s Now What? for a panel discussion on cognitive decline and cognitive health. We appreciate the opportunity for NMA leadership to contribute to important conversations that raise awareness and provide valuable health information to Nebraskans. Watch the full discussion here: wowt.com/2026/07/23/now-what…

The NMA is pleased to welcome Morgan Kristensen, JD, MPH, as Vice President of Advocacy & Regulation and In-House Counsel. Morgan brings experience in health care law, regulation, and public policy. She succeeds Paul Henderson, JD, who served the Association for nearly four years. Read more: nebmed.org/nma-announces-adv…

From coast to coast. One shared calling. Your Care is at Our Core is a movement led by physicians to preserve the all-important patient-physician relationship. Physicians in Nebraska are proud to be part of it. Learn more: ama-assn.org/health-care-adv… #YourCareisatOurCore

Eric Sutton, Director of Health Policy, was a panelist for the "Medicaid Work and Community Engagement Requirements" at the AMA State Advocacy Roundtable. Annalia Michelman, Senior Attorney of the AMA Advocacy Resource Center, led the presentation while Eric provided information specific to Nebraska's implementation of work requirements and answered questions from state medical associations around the country. His participation ensured that Nebraska’s experience and physicians’ perspectives were part of this important national conversation.

Physicians’ years of rigorous training and education prepare them to be trusted partners, healers, and advocates for their patients. They are leaders of the healthcare team, providing patients with informed treatment options. This sacred bond built on trust is essential to high-quality care. Learn more: nebmed.org/how-we-help/your-… #YourCareisatOurCore

In Nebraska, a new class of resident physicians are preparing to begin residency – where training meets real-world patient care. At the heart of this work is a shared commitment to provide patients with compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more: nebmed.org/how-we-help/your-… #YourCareisatOurCore

What happens when a medical student tries to turn an idea into a solution? In this Medical Student Update, Roshan Sapkota reflects on the challenges of bringing new ideas to health care—from funding and technology barriers to the importance of physician engagement and mentorship. Read the article: nebmed.org/medical-student-u… #NMAproud #MedicalStudentMembers #HealthInnovation

Patients and physicians agree: the bond physicians form with their patients is central to healthcare. Yet growing bureaucracy is impacting physicians’ time spent with patients. Nebraska Medical Association is advocating for physicians to spend more time with patients and develop that critical relationship that helps patients make their best healthcare decisions. Learn more: nebmed.org/how-we-help/your-… #YourCareisatOurCore

When we discuss social determinants of health, housing, food insecurity, and transportation often come to mind. But what about menstrual hygiene access? In this Medical Student Update, Henna Ali explores period poverty as a public health issue and why access to basic menstrual products is foundational to dignity, participation, and health. Read the article: nebmed.org/medical-student-u… #NMAproud #MedicalStudentMembers #HealthEquity

When patients visit their physician, they can trust that every health decision is informed by years of education and training. That’s why 85% of patients agree that physicians should be central to treatment decisions and care. Nebraska Medical Association is advocating for health care decisions to stay between a physician and their patient. More: nebmed.org/how-we-help/your-… #YourCareisatOurCore

Physicians are trained to lead. Driven by a calling to heal and save lives, physicians devote years to education and clinical training, preparing to advocate for their patients and working together to make informed health care decisions. Health care teams led by physicians ensure patients receive the highest quality care. More: nebmed.org/how-we-help/your-… #YourCareisatOurCore