Vol. 59 No. 4
Fall 2008
Cover: Mending Texas’ broken health care system
TAFP and its partners in the Primary Care Coalition have researched the causes of the health care crisis facing Texas and determined the solution lies in primary care.
By Jonathan Nelson
The great health care debateWith the presidential election reaching a fevered pitch, health care reform is up for debate. Here’s a look at three plans for change.
By Samantha Peek
RESEARCH: Trust between doctors and patients with chronic low back painBy David Schneider, M.D., and Sandra Burge, Ph.D.
LEGAL BRIEF: A survival guide to a TMB investigation
NUTRITION: Dairy benefits for the lactose intolerant
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Interim provides time to strategize
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: E-prescribe or be penalized
TAFP PERSPECTIVE: An inflationary tale
DEPARTMENTS
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT: Dr. Robert Youens’ inaugural column IN THE NEWS: ICD-10 transition | AAFP argues for resident loan deferment program MEMBER NEWS: TAFP members learn leadership, legislative strategy at conference | Mabry steps up as AAFP Speaker | Goertz to run for AAFP President in 2009 | Family physicians in TMA leadership | Local Chapter News | Annual Session re-cap | TAFP installs 2008-2009 officers | Houston med student rewarded for outstanding recruitment efforts | San Antonio physician receives AAFP Public Health award TAFP ANNUAL SESSION MINUTES IN BRIEF FOUNDATION FOCUS
