TAFP’s Goertz wins bid for AAFP President-elect, plus two TAFP members selected to head AAFP committees
Hail to the chief-elect! Waco family physician and TAFP Past President Roland Goertz, M.D., M.B.A., is AAFP’s new president-elect after being selected by the Academy’s Congress of Delegates at its October meeting in Boston, Mass.
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Final physician education loan repayment rules adopted
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the final rules for the administration of Texas’ updated physician education loan repayment program at a board meeting yesterday. Officials expect the program to bring as many as 225 physicians each year to underserved communities throughout the state. Read more about the program in the latest edition of TEXAS FAMILY PHYSICIAN online, which will be updated with the final rules soon.
Support the AAFP Foundation with the dues check-off campaign
With one click, you can support the work of the AAFP Foundation when you renew your Academy dues. The Foundation Dues Check-Off campaign asks members to give a one-time $50 gift that will help advance the work of the philanthropic arm of the Academy.
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Texas Medicaid and CSHCN will cover Tamiflu and Relenza this flu season
Texas Medicaid and the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program will cover antiviral medications zanamivir inhalation powder (Relenza) and oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) for beneficiaries of all ages when provided by a physician, APN or physician assistant in the office setting. Learn more on the TMHP website. Get more information on H1N1 on the TAFP’s flu resources page, www.tafp.org/resources/h1n1.
Last chance to weigh in on TAFP practice management survey
TAFP opened the 2009 practice management survey at the beginning of October. We would like to reach as many active members as possible to have the best idea of the major issues family physicians face in their practices today. Respondents to the brief survey will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon.com gift card and will help the Academy shape legislative and regulatory policy to best represent you. If you’ve already filled out the survey, there’s no need to complete another. If not, follow this link to tell us about your practice environment.
EDUCATION UPDATE
AAFP presents two free CME programs in San Antonio
Join your national academy for AAFP Live!, a CME program consisting of two free half-day courses, on Jan. 10, 2010 at the Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter. Physicians may register for Pain Management or Sleep Disorders, or both programs.
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Plan a procedures vacation, NPI will be in New Orleans in November
Let the good times roll when you join the National Procedures Institute in New Orleans, La., Nov. 12-16, 2009. NPI will present all procedural courses at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, located in downtown New Orleans on the banks of the Mississippi. From the hotel, you’ll be within walking distance to shopping, cultural cuisine, museums and more. Get more from your practice with NPI. Learn about the programs on NPI’s website, www.NPInstitute.com.
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