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Texas Medicaid Wellness Program offers care management resources to improve patient health
Texas Medicaid Wellness Program offers care management resources to improve patient health
posted 10.09.12
The Texas Medicaid Wellness Program is a care management program that partners with … more
Physicians must obtain prior authorization for power mobility devices starting Sept. 1
Physicians must obtain prior authorization for power mobility devices starting Sept. 1
posted 08.21.12
Beginning Sept. 1, 2012, Texas physicians must receive prior authorization for scooters and … more
The epidemic of our times: Diabetes
By Lamia Kadir, M.D.
Diabetes is a personal issue for me, as with many; my mother was diagnosed decades ago. I firmly believe a solid knowledge of diabetes is crucial for all primary care physicians. To know diabetes is to know medicine.
According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3 percent of the population—have diabetes. There were 1.9 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed in people over age 20 in 2010.
moreResources available on meningococcal vaccine requirements for entering college students
Resources available on meningococcal vaccine requirements for entering college students
posted 06.28.12
Before your adolescent patients head to college, they must be vaccinated against bacterial … more
HHSC introduces electronic learning tools on EHR incentive program
HHSC introduces electronic learning tools on EHR incentive program
posted 05.31.12
HHSC presents computer-based learning tools to help explain the Texas Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) … more
TAFP to Legislature: Support collaborative care model, maintain scope of practice
TAFP to Legislature: Support collaborative care model, maintain scope of practice
posted 11.02.10
The Primary Care Coalition has released its latest advocacy resource: a set of three policy … more
TAFP magazine provides advocacy primer for family physicians
TAFP magazine provides advocacy primer for family physicians
Prepare for the 82nd Legislative Session with the advocacy checklist
posted 08.31.10
For many physicians, politics is the opposite of … more
Receive hands-on procedural training with NPI in November in San Antonio
Receive hands-on procedural training with NPI in November in San Antonio
posted 08.03.10
When the National Procedures Institute makes a stop in Texas in November, get more from your practice by … more
Medical board to present sessions on licensure and enforcement
Medical board to present sessions on licensure and enforcement
posted 06.10.10
The Texas Medical Board will take to the road in 2010 to hold a series of presentations throughout the state … more
Save money on vaccines with Atlantic Health Partners
Save money on vaccines with Atlantic Health Partners
posted 05.06.10
In an environment where overhead costs continue to increase and reimbursement is flat, family physicians’ budgets are … more