Harris county family physician discusses health reform in op-ed
TAFP member Lewis Foxhall, M.D., also the president of the Harris County Medical Society, wrote and published an editorial on federal health care reform from a physician’s perspective in the Aug. 7 Houston Chronicle. Follow this link to read “When taking on health care reform, first, do no harm.”
Austin newspaper examines Texas governor’s record on health care
As Gov. Rick Perry warms up the campaign trail, several comments have made national headlines. His charge for the federal government to leave health care reform to the states prompted Austin American-Statesman reporters to take a look at the state of health care in Texas during the governor’s time in office.
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Medical board seeks expert reviewers
The Texas Medical Board has placed a call to board-certified practicing physicians or academic physicians to sign up to serve as expert reviewers. A small stipend and CME hours are available. Read more about how to volunteer.
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Summer TAFP magazine now available online
Read a recap on Annual Session 2009 and view photos from the event
Access all the news important to your patients and your practice through TEXAS FAMILY PHYSICIAN online. The summer magazine features articles on federal stimulus funding for health information technology, the Annual Session review and pictorial, a postmortem on the 81st Legislature, a how-to guide for choosing your EHR, and more. Access TFP Online at www.tafp.org/news/TFP.
Access physician swine flu resources for fall
As the temperatures start to fall, family physicians can expect to see cases of flu rise, including the novel H1N1 flu virus. Access a list of resources from the CDC, DSHS and AAFP that will help you prepare your practice for a busy season.
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DSHS and TAFP launch statewide initiative for pertussis vaccinations
As a family physician, you play an integral role in coaching new parents on the care of their baby. Help them protect their child from the threat of whooping cough by joining DSHS and TAFP in the cocooning initiative. Read more about why you should encourage your patients to immunize all who come into contact with a new infant and how to obtain more educational materials for them.
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EDUCATION UPDATE
Now available: Register online for the 2009 Primary Care Summit
Primary Care Summit is quickly approaching. Register online for the Oct. 23-25 conference in Houston today to reserve your spot.
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Make plans to attend a PrimeCME regional program
Only three chances remain to earn four CME hours for $25
Back by popular demand: the PrimeCME regional programs. As the summer draws to a close, make plans to earn four hours of CME for a $25 fee in Austin on Aug. 22, Houston on Aug. 29, or Dallas on Sept. 12. Topics are diabetes management, COPD in primary care, bipolar disorder vs. major depressive disorder, and assessment and treatment of osteoporosis. Go to www.tafp.org/primeCME to register.
Next stop, Dallas: Receive hands-on procedural training with NPI in October
Interested in expanding your practice with an office-based procedure? Sign up for a workshop in October when the National Procedures Institute makes its one stop in Texas.
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