Richard F. Burroughs, MD, Receives 2009 Tar Wars Star Award
The LAFP wishes to congratulate Dr. Burroughs on his selection as a 2009 Tar Wars Star Award Recipient. Read more...
It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Brian Elkins, LAFP 2008 Family Physician of Year award recipient, has been selected as one of six finalists in the AAFP 2010 Family Physician of the Year competition. Read more...
Tulane Student Wendy Wong Receives 2009 Family Medicine Externship Scholarship
The LAFP Foundation is pleased to announce Wendy Wong of New Orleans as the 2009 Family Medicine Externship Program Scholarship winner. Read more...
Dr. Rani Whitfield Receives 2009 AAFP Public Health Award!
LAFP member Dr. Rani Whitfield has been chosen as a recipient of the 2009 Public Health Award. Read more..
Web-based Toolkit Focuses on Safe and Secure Health Information Exchange
The Health Information Security & Privacy Collaboration Provider Education Toolkit (HISPC-PET) is a federal initiative launched in January 2009 that focuses on safe, private and secure electronic health information exchange (HIE) technology for providers. Read more...
LAFP Members Lobby Louisiana's Congressional Delegation on Capitol Hill
The following LAFP members attended the Family Medicine Congressional Conference (FMCC) in Washington, D.C., May 20-21. Read more...
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TAKE ACTION NOW!!!
HB 224 by Rep. Edwards proposes to drastically increase the cost of medical malpractice coverage in Louisiana to which we strongly oppose. The bill is scheduled for Monday, June 1st at 10:00 A.M. in the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure in House Committee RM 2. Read more...
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: STOP SMOKING IN BARS, RESTAURANTS AND CASINOS- TAKE ACTION NOW!!!
HB 844 by Rep. Smith proposes to prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants and gaming establishments which we strongly support. The bill is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd to be debated on the House floor for final passage. Read more...
AAFP Connect for Reform–a Message from LAFP President Dr. James Campbell
A few months ago, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) launched AAFP Connect for Reform—a new e-advocacy campaign designed to give AAFP members an inside look at the healthcare reform debate in Washington, D.C., and offer easy ways to get involved. Read more...
New AAFP LearningLink Activity
Practical Aspects of Chronic Pain Management: A Case-based Approach, the fifth activity in the AAFPlearninglink.org Chronic Pain series includes 3 case vignettes that are used to demonstrate and reinforce issues and challenges family physicians often encounter when treating patients with chronic pain. Read more...
LAFP Foundation Announces Louisiana Tar Wars® Poster Contest Winner!!!
Brooke Hamilton, a fifth-grade student from Dalton Elementary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the 2009 Louisiana Tar Wars® poster contest winner.
The Louisiana Tar Wars® program is a part of Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. The LAFP Foundation sponsors the statewide poster contest and reception. Read more...
HHS Secretary Calls for Paradigm Shift, Urges Use of Medical Homes
(Source: AAFP News Now from 5/15/2009)
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urged Congress to enact a healthcare reform plan that provides a medical home for every American while shifting the nation's treatment paradigm from a sickness-based to a wellness-based system. Read more...
Free AMA Webinar to Help Physicians Access Stimulus Funds for HIT
As part of its continuing efforts to help physicians learn about and adopt new technology, American Medical Association (AMA) has announced a new, free Webinar series that will help physicians understand the health information technology (HIT) provisions laid out in the recently passed economic stimulus bill. Read more...
CDC Confirms 11 More Cases of the H1N1 Virus in Louisiana
(Source: Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge, May 11)
Healthcare Leaders Meet With Obama on Cost-Cutting
(Source: Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge, May 11)
A group of healthcare reform stakeholders met with President Obama and administration officials today to discuss reducing the growth rate of healthcare costs. The diverse group included insurers, hospitals, manufacturers, and physicians. Read more...AAFP Government Weekly Affairs for May 8
IN THIS REPORT…President Wants to Increase Funding for Primary Care Training; Increasing Health Care Coverage Is Senate Finance Committee’s Topic; House Majority Leader Consults with Physicians on Health Reform; FamMedPAC Participates in Events for Key Members; GAO Names New MedPAC Members; States Consider Medical Home Legislation. Read more...
Prescriber's Letter: Save time with concise, unbiased drug info and recommendations at a special low price just for LAFP members
On rare occasions you come across something that is so good you want to recommend it to your colleagues. That’s the case with Prescriber’s Letter — a monthly newsletter and searchable online databases that give you concise news and practical advice on important topics in drug therapy. That’s why we’re excited to announce that LAFP has partnered with the publisher so you can subscribe to Prescriber’s Letter and save $44 off the regular price just by being an LAFP member. Read more..
Tool to Educate Patients about the Patient-centered Medical Home
TransforMED, in conjunction with Emmi Solutions and Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC), has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at educating patients about what it means to be part of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Read more...
PCPCC Releases "Meaningful Connections: a Resource Guide for Using HIT to Support PCHM”
As healthcare leaders explore how best to draw upon billions in new federal dollars for health information technology (HIT), the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) released a white paper, Meaningful Connections: A Resource Guide for Using HIT to Support the Patient-centered Medical Home, that identifies the capabilities and functionalities of e-health applications that experts consider crucial to support the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Read more...
AAFP Releases Simplified PCMH Presentation
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recently released a patient-centered medical home presentation, “The Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH): the Family Medicine Model.” Read more...
Swine Flu Updates On LAFP Website Homepage
American Academy of Family Physicians releases statement on Swine Flu. Read more...
Prescriber's Letter: Save time with concise, unbiased drug info and recommendations at a special low price just for LAFP members
On rare occasions you come across something that is so good you want to recommend it to your colleagues. That’s the case with Prescriber’s Letter — a monthly newsletter and searchable online databases that give you concise news and practical advice on important topics in drug therapy. That’s why we’re excited to announce that LAFP has partnered with the publisher so you can subscribe to Prescriber’s Letter and save $44 off the regular price just by being an LAFP member. Read more...
New AAFP LearningLink Activity
Practical Aspects of Chronic Pain Management: A Case-based Approach, the fifth activity in the AAFPlearninglink.org Chronic Pain series. Read more...
Enroll in the Atlantic Vaccine Program and Help Your Practice Save Money
We understand that vaccine costs continue to be a major issue for many practices. As you may know, the LAFP has established a partnership with Atlantic Health Partners to help your practice save money and manage vaccine purchasing more effectively. Read more...
Fight For Your Patients and Speak Out
Frustrated with the vagaries of today's health care system? Would you like to see something done to fix it? Do you have some new and/or innovative policy ideas you would like to share? Read more...
What Does Your Medical Home Look Like?
Find out where you stand on the journey to becoming a medical home by measuring your practice against the TransforMED Medical Home IQ Assessment's eight core sets of competencies or "modules". Read more...
The LAFP held its first Legislative and Advocacy Seminar on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The event was a huge success with relevant legislative knowledge for LAFP members and Family Physicians from around the state. Read more..
ATTENTION! Important Modifications to the 2009-2010 Immunization Schedule
Important modifications will be made in the 2009 – 2010 immunization schedule affecting school age children. To best implement and remain compliant with the latest immunization requirements, please note the summary of changes to ensure that school students in your care are properly immunized. Read more...
LAFP Receives Recognition for 100% Resident Membership!
The LAFP is among thirty-one chapters to qualify to receive the 100% Resident Membership Award. This compare with 30 chapters who received the award in 2008. Read more...
Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza vaccinations are included in the 2009 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules released jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Read more...
Louisiana Drops to Last in United Health Foundation's Annual Health Ranking
Louisiana dropped one spot to secure the 50th ranking among states for its quality of health. Read more...
Take Advantage of New Benefits and Promotions Through LAFP Partnership with Atlantic Health Partners
The LAFP is pleased to provide this update on our partnership with Atlantic Health Partners (AHP) which will help our member’s practices save precious dollars and advocate on your behalf with payers and manufacturers. Read more..
National Procedures Institute Announces 2009 Schedule
Enhance your practice and help earn revenue for the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians by attending a procedural seminar with the National Procedures Institute. Read more...