News and information for busy healthcare leaders

July 2026 - Volume 13

Greetings! For our July issue, we celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a scholarly look at our Founding Fathers' intentions for our system of government by HLSA board member, August Trevino. We share a must-read article from our friends at ProAssurance on the challenges faced by physicians as patients self-diagnose using AI tools. As this newsletter completes its first full year of publication, we also take a moment to reflect on our roots and inspiration. Coleman Jackson continues our AI theme by examining whether AI is capable of writing a valid estate plan. In UT Health News, a team of researchers is transforming battlefield technology to save lives. And, a final reminder that our July 9th mixer (which takes place evening!) is a combined event with the San Antonio IT Networking Group at The Quarry Golf Club. Please send your ideas for articles, photos, career news, or favorite spot to david@hlsa-texas.com .

America

America: Democracy or a Republic?

Is America a democracy or a republic? The debate is often clouded by modern political rhetoric and misunderstandings of the Constitution. This thought-provoking article August Trevino explores the Founding Fathers’ original intent for our system of government. READ MORE

Healthcare

How Medical Misinformation Affects Doctors

As patients rely more on social media and AI-generated articles for advice, physicians face growing challenges in correcting misinformation. Jennifer Freeden explores the impact and strategies for helping patients make safer, evidence-based decisions. READ MORE

A Few Thoughts as Our Newsletter Turns One

When we launched our newsletter, our goal was simple: expand our outreach, share ideas, and strengthen connections within the healthcare community. As we reach our one-year milestone with that effort, it seems appropriate reflect briefly on our networking beginnings and philosophy. READ MORE

Finance

Can AI Create a Valid Estate Plan?

Artificial intelligence can be a useful, but when it comes to estate planning technology has its limits. Our friend Coleman Jackson examines the risks of relying solely on AI and explains why experienced legal guidance remains essential for your peace of mind. READ MORE

UT Health News

Big Ideas, Smaller Life-Saving Devices

A team of UT San Antonio researchers is transforming battlefield medicine with innovative airway management devices designed to help combat medics save lives. Their work could improve emergency care for critically wounded service members. READ MORE

Monthly Mixer

For our July 9th mixer we will be joining our friends at San Antonio IT Networking Group at the Quarry Golf Club. See you there!

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