TAFP launches “Doctor’s Orders: A Survival Guide for Family Physicians” to excite physician advocacy
TAFP’s newest Academy in Action Web video is the latest in the series to encourage physicians to get involved with the “practice of politics” and put control of their practices back into their hands. “Doctor’s Orders” dispels rumors about physicians’ involvement in politics and provides them the resources to take action on behalf of the specialty and their patients. Watch the video on the Advocacy page of the TAFP Web site.
News from the 2008 C. Frank Webber Lectureship
Family physicians unite to advance family medicine
Another C. Frank Webber Lectureship has come and gone. Now that we have some time to look around after a weekend full of activity, read about what you may have missed at TAFP’s spring symposium. more …
With Texas’ new franchise tax looming, is your practice prepared?
Business will be required to pay the first new franchise tax come May 15. Learn what exclusions and deductions may lessen the financial burden on your practice. more …
12 days remain to switch to tamper-resistant prescription pads
CMS to withhold Medicaid reimbursement for non-compliance
An HHSC question-and-answer document defines the new tamper-resistant prescription pad regulation and recommends switching to the new pads for all patients to avoid future confusion. more …
Learn how to reduce your potential for malpractice liability at TMLT seminar
It’s not only tax day; Tuesday, April 15 is also the day for physicians to learn practical ways to reduce the potential for malpractice liability. The Texas Medical Liability Trust’s Risk Management Spring Seminar “You’ve Received a Letter from the Texas Medical Board: What’s Next?” will be held at the Austin Renaissance Hotel in Austin and costs $25 for TMLT policyholders and $35 for non-TMLT policyholders. As an added bonus, TMLT policyholders who complete the program will also earn a three-percent discount on their next eligible policy period. Find more information on the one-page flyer and registration sheet.
EDUCATION UPDATE
Receive hands-on procedural training with NPI in May
Don’t miss your opportunity to invest in yourself by bolstering your procedures training when the National Procedures Institute makes its one stop in Texas this year from May 9 -18. NPI will offer two-day workshops on a variety of procedures, which also earn attendees AAFP prescribed credit. more …
PrimeCME presents Saturday morning multi-hour program “A Day in the Life Cycle”
TAFP PrimeCME is going on the road to present three Saturday morning multi-hour programs in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston titled, “A Day in the Life Cycle.” Between 7:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., attendees will learn about childhood asthma, type I and type II diabetes in adolescents, Parkinson’s disease in adults, and rheumatoid arthritis in seniors. Registration is only $25 for the PrimeCME Regional Programs. Visit the PrimeCME Web site to register. more …
