Congress passes health system reform
TAFP President: Legislation is the first step in what will be a long journey to a sustainable health delivery system
President Obama has signed the contentious Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, and a bill containing changes to the legislation should make it out of Congress today. TAFP President Kaparaboyna Ashok Kumar, M.D., F.R.C.S., has released a measured response, and we have posted several links to news stories from around the country to help you sort fact from fiction in the aftermath of the year-long debate.
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Make plans to attend TAFP’s Leadership and Legislative Conference April 9-10
Hotel deadline is Friday, March 26
Don’t miss your chance to get an insider’s look into Texas politics at TAFP’s 2010 Leadership and Legislative Conference April 9-10 in Austin. Dinner Friday and sessions Saturday will be held at the brand-new Westin Austin at The Domain, a luxury hotel in one of the hottest new shopping, dining, and living areas in Austin. The hotel group rate ends tomorrow, Friday, March 26. Make your reservations by calling the Westin Austin at (512) 832-4197 or go to TAFP’s conference site for the online reservations link: www.tafp.org/advocacy/conference.
Two TAFP members make bids for TMA leadership roles
Support Curran and Ragain in election at TexMed 2010
TAFP Past President Doug Curran, M.D., is running for a spot on the TMA Board of Trustees, and Mike Ragain, M.D., is running for alternate delegate to the American Medical Association. Do your part to support these family medicine leaders by attending TexMed 2010 in Fort Worth and casting your vote or attending your county caucus meeting.
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Austin family physician sworn in as president of county medical society
C. Mark Chassay, M.D, the new president of the Travis County Medical Society, hopes to use his post to strengthen relationships between physicians of all specialties and between physicians and their communities. Read more about Dr. Chassay and his vision for leadership.
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DSHS announces new rabies vaccine protocol
The Texas Department of State Health Services has released a revised protocol for administering rabies vaccine in accordance with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The bulletin provides more information on dosages for patients previously vaccinated and patients not previously vaccinated, and post-vaccination serologic testing. Download a PDF of the bulletin for more information.
Interact with your Academy on Facebook, Twitter
TAFP has increased its use of social networking websites Facebook and Twitter for members to more easily interact with the Academy, share news and resources, and connect with colleagues. Become a fan of TAFP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/txafp, and follow TAFP on Twitter at www.twitter.com/txfamilydocs.
EDUCATION UPDATE
Now online: View the CME schedule for TAFP’s Annual Session & Scientific Assembly
You have a lot to learn at this year’s Annual Session and Scientific Assembly! TAFP has posted the CME lectures planned for the conference that reflect the high-quality education you’ve come to expect from your Academy. Make plans to join us in San Antonio July 21-25, 2010. Go to www.tafp.org/education/programs/2010as to view the schedule and more.
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