Congress to take up SCHIP reauthorization
SCHIP will expire on Sept. 30 unless lawmakers can forge a compromise between the House and Senate reauthorization bills. The House bill would stave off two years of deep cuts to Medicare physician payments, but will that provision survive in the final bill? more …

Update: Billing disclosure materials posted

Physicians must comply with the law by Saturday

If you’ve never heard of Senate Bill 1731, read up on the news quickly. Physicians must have materials on hand for patients by Sept. 1. more …

TAFP members help develop course to prevent medical errors
TAFP members, including Past President F. David Schneider, M.D., served as editors on this TMA project. Dr. Schneider even made the San Antonio KENS news broadcast. Watch it here. more …

NPs plan to fight for autonomous practice in 81st Lege
Now that the moratorium on scope of practice legislation agreed to by physicians and advanced practice nurses has expired, nurse practitioners have begun writing their wish list. It’s not too early to become a TAFP Key Contact and contribute to TAFPPAC in preparation for what is sure to be a tough fight. more …

CDC to parents: Protect pre-teens with 3 recommended vaccines
A new CDC Web site offers patient education materials for your practice. more …

Register today for Primary Care Summit
There’s a lot in store for this year’s October 19-21 Houston conference. New this year: Get MC-FP credit in addition to more than 20 CME credits. It’s always a hit, so register today! more …

Learn how to select and optimize an EMR system
Whether you have an EMR system already or have questions about starting one in your practice, two EMR Road Shows in Austin and San Antonio can teach you what you need to know. more …