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New Medicare fee schedule available
With the 10.6-percent cut averted for now and a 0.5-percent increase on its way, take a look at the new fee schedule from Trailblazer and find out the next step for physician advocates. more …
HRSA halts proposed rule revising medically underserved areas
For now, HRSA had decided to postpone a new designation system that could have affected the most medically underserved areas in the country. more …
Federal rule limits access to resident loan repayment deferral program
Advocates say change could deter medical students from family medicine
With tighter regulations in effect, most first-year residents will no longer be eligible to defer the accrual of interest on their loans. Submit your comments before Aug. 15. more …
Physicians who treat Medicaid patients could get incentive from HHSC pilot program
If you live in one of three Texas regions and treat Medicaid patients, you could be eligible for incentive payments through HHSC. more …
Find your ideal rural practice location through HealthFind 2008
Pack up the wagon and head over to Addison! Physicians and residents interested in rural practice can meet their match—best-matched community, that is—at HealthFind 2008 on Aug. 23. Communities from around the state will attend the conference to show you why you should consider practicing in their town. more …
AAFP update: Join AAFP in San Diego for Scientific Assembly
Also, check out changes in store for Family Practice Management
Read updates about AAFP on registration for the 2008 Scientific Assembly in San Diego and changes to the Family Practice Management journal. more …
Learn the skills of an effective family medicine advocate
Make plans to join TAFP in August for the Leadership & Legislative Conference
With so many issues affecting the medical community on the docket for the 81st Texas Legislature, it’s time for physicians to arm themselves with the practical and strategic skills they need to be effective advocates for family medicine. Register today for the 2008 Leadership & Legislative Conference, Aug. 15-16 in Austin at the Doubletree Guest Suites hotel and prepare yourself for January 2009. more …
EDUCATION UPDATE
Register online for Primary Care Summit in October
Online registration is now available for Primary Care Summit, to be held in Houston Oct. 17-19. Get credit toward your Maintenance of Certification or learn about hot topics in family medicine through Saturday workshops and seminars. As always, a well-rounded CME program will give you up-to-date medical information for your practice. more …
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