CAPITOL UPDATE: Advanced practice nurses reveal agenda for independent practice
The APNs stormed the Capitol this week in support of two bills that would dramatically expand their prescriptive authority, removing almost all physician supervision on their practice.
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Court rules against claim that pediatric vaccines caused autism
A special court ruled that there is no link between the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine combined with the preservative thimerosal and the onset of autism in children who received the vaccine in early childhood.
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Study: HIT in hospitals improves patient care and reduces cost
Hospital systems that use clinical information systems can reduce complications, death rates and costs, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Save on 2009 flu vaccine orders through TAFP partnership with Atlantic
Pre-order your 2009 flu vaccine and receive a discount by signing up with vaccine purchasing program Atlantic Health Partners. TAFP members can join the program for free to receive advocacy support as well as favorable pricing on Sanofi and Merck vaccines.
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EDUCATION UPDATE
Sign up for mini consults with practice management expert Bradley Reiner
Slots still available during C. Frank Webber on Friday, March 13
Do you have questions about contracting, e-prescribing or staffing? Sign up for a mini consultation with Bradley Reiner, TAFP’s practice management consultant, during Interim Session. The 45-minute timeslots are only available to TAFP members. E-mail jmiley@tafp.org to reserve your spot today.
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Shape TAFP CME by filling out the needs assessment survey
TAFP needs you to tell us what CME topics you want at upcoming symposia by completing the 2009 educational needs assessment survey. Check your mailbox this week or next for your survey and return it to TAFP to receive a $10 discount on Annual Session registration.
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Earn 4 CME hours at a PrimeCME Saturday morning regional program
PrimeCME is on the road and coming to an area near you. At the Saturday morning regional programs, in San Antonio on Feb. 21 and Houston on Feb. 28, attendees will learn about topics such as asthma, pain management, bipolar disorder, headaches and migraines, and diabetes. Earn four hours of CME before lunch on Saturday for just $25. Go to www.tafp.org/primecme for more information and to register.
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