TAFPPAC gears up for family medicine in 2010 election cycle
Entering a critical election year, Texas family physicians have a great opportunity to make a positive political impact for their patients and practices. Get a sneak peek at a few TAFPPAC endorsements and find out how you can get involved advocating for family medicine.
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Texas Senate releases Interim charges
The Texas Senate released its list of interim committee charges Wednesday. This list details tasks Senate committees must complete between the 81st and 82nd legislative sessions. Similar to the House charges released in November, the Senate charges reflect legislative leaders’ preparations for a substantial budget deficit. View a PDF of the charges here.
New Texas law requires physicians to test pregnant women for STDs
A law that went into effect Jan. 1, 2010 requires physicians to conduct multiple tests for STDs on pregnant women under their care. Read more from DSHS.
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TAFP accepting applications for NCSC and ALF delegate spots and scholarships
Interested in representing TAFP at AAFP’s National Conference of Special Constituencies and Annual Leadership Forum April 29-May 1 in Kansas City, Mo.? Consider applying for an NCSC delegate spot or applying for scholarships for NCSC and ALF. Access the application forms here.
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TAFP Foundation accepting applications for research grants
Twice a year the TAFP Foundation solicits applications for research grants. The next deadline for applications is Feb. 1. The projects must be office-based research and must either be conducted by a family physician or take place at a family medicine office, residency program, or department of family medicine. Grant amounts are limited to $5,000 and applications must be submitted electronically. For more information, go to www.tafp.org/foundation/research.
TAFP members voice opinions on national health care reform on Austin NPR station
Four family physicians were featured on the Austin station of National Public Radio during the station’s coverage of national health reform from the doctors’ perspective. Read what they had to say and follow links to the recorded interviews.
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Sponsor an adolescent immunization program with TMA
The Texas Medical Association invites physicians to sponsor an immunization clinic for adolescents through the organization’s Be Wise — Immunize program.
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Boost tech knowledge at HIT Summit in Austin this weekend
Physicians and their staffs considering health information technology adoption, looking to learn the basics and beyond of HIT, or seeking careers in HIT should consider attending the Texas Health IT Summit Jan. 15-16, 2010 in Austin. Presented by TMF and the Texas Health Institute, the two-day summit offers physicians 13 CME credit hours and will cover topics like e-prescribing, EHR implementation, health information exchange, federal stimulus funding and “meaningful use.” On-site registration is available, but limited. Contact Emilie Fennell at emilie.fennell@tmf.org for more information or visit the conference website at www.TexasHealthITSummit.org.
EDUCATION UPDATE
Register today for the 2010 C. Frank Webber Lectureship on March 5
Also, make progress toward your ABFM certification with the SAM workshop
Online registration is now available for the C. Frank Webber Lectureship on March 5 and the SAM Group Study Workshop on March 4. Read more about what this year’s conference in Austin has to offer you.
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New education opportunities listed on TAFP’s Other CME page
Check out TAFP’s Other CME listing to view educational opportunities provided by TAFP partners. In the spotlight this week are several free online CME programs: a webcast titled, “Aiming for the Target: An Individualized Goal-Oriented Approach to the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes,” e-cases with TCL Institute, LLC, and AAFP’s “A Case-Based Approach to Pain and Aging for Family Physicians.” Go to www.tafp.org/education/otherCME for more.
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