Vol. 61 No. 3
Summer 2010
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Cover: Your primer on grassroots advocacyFacing a tough legislative session, your patients need you to get involved in the political process now. A nationally renowned political consultant gives a step-by-step guide for those new to the Capitol scene and for seasoned veterans.
By Kim Ross
10 questions for TAFP’s lobby teamGet an insider’s perspective into the upcoming 82nd Texas Legislative Session through a Q&A with the top experts in health care lobbying.
By Jonathan Nelson
How to win allies and influence legislatorsSix secrets to know before investing in a political issue. (Psst—some of the most effective methods are free.)
By Joe Gagen
Viva San Antonio, viva family medicine!Attendees of the 61st Annual Session and Scientific Assembly had a blast in San Antonio. Read all about the conference and see photos.
By Kate McCann
DOLLARS & CENTS: Family physicians’ pay increases in 2009
ACADEMY UPDATE: Realpolitik—you gotta pay to play
PERSPECTIVE: One student’s journey to family medicine
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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT: A year of challenges, victories IN THE NEWS: Bay City fourth grader wins Texas Tar Wars | Nurse practitioners prepare for battle | TransforMED supports solo, small practices | Top medical schools don’t meet society’s needs | Loan repayment program to accept applications all year MEMBER NEWS: San Antonio FMIG honored for excellence | TAFP leader recognized for work with young physicians | Houston physician named to national advisory board | TAFP member to be inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame | TAFP members elected to TMA leadership posts
