21.3 percent Medicare pay cut goes into effect
Senate sends short extension, positive update to House
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have begun processing Medicare physician claims under the 21.3 percent cut after Congress failed to act last week. A Senate-passed amendment providing a temporary extension and update has been sent back to the House, which can’t take up the measure until Tuesday evening.
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State leaders order agencies to make second round of budget cuts
In the latest action to address a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall in the next biennium, Gov. Rick Perry and the Legislative Budget Board have asked state agencies to trim 10 percent from their 2012-2013 budgets. Fresh from a 1 percent Medicaid and CHIP pay cut, how will physicians fare in this round?
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Medical board to present sessions on licensure and enforcement
The Texas Medical Board will travel to cities throughout Texas in 2010 to educate physician licensees, medical students, and residents about TMB’s regulatory and licensure processes. Two hours of ethics CME are available for attending.
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News from ABFM: TAFP member elected to board, new programs available
Read a roundup of news from the American Board of Family Medicine including Dr. Carlos Jaén’s appointment to the ABFM board, the newly released PQRI Diabetes Module, and the launch of the Recognition of Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine program.
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Save money on vaccines this summer with Atlantic Health Partners
As summer peak purchasing season approaches, see how much you can save through a TAFP partnership with vaccine purchasing program Atlantic Health Partners.
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EDUCATION UPDATE
Register this week to save $100 on your Annual Session registration
Special guest at Thursday’s Town Hall to give insider’s look at state politics
Register today for Annual Session in San Antonio, July 21-25, and make your hotel reservations at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel to get the best deal on a great summer destination. The Early Bird deadline for Annual Session registration and the hotel group rate is Monday, June 28. Also, Harvey Kronberg, editor of the well-respected Quorum Report newsletter, will be at this year’s Town Hall Meeting to give attendees the scoop on the impending scope of practice battle, budget woes, and more.
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