Announcing the LAFP Mentorship Program
LOOKING TO BE MENTORED?
Are you…A medical student with a strong interest in pursuing a medical career in family medicine and want to explore your options by shadowing a family physician? A newly graduated resident about to start practice?
DESIRING TO BE A MENTOR?
Who better to ensure the successful future of Family Medicine than our own members? These opportunities take very little time, and the rewards will leave you re-energized and re-inspired to be a family physician! Read more...
CDC Confirms 11 More Cases of the H1N1 Virus in Louisiana
(Source: Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge, May 11)
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals officials announced today that 11 more of the state's probable cases of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) have been confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read more...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.
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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...
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! The LAFP 62nd Annual Assembly and Exhibition to be Held in Lake Charles, LA, July 9-12, 2009
Please mark your calendars to join us at the LAFP Annual Assembly of 2009 at the L'Auberge Du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, LA, July 9-12, 2009. 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...
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...
Join the LAFP Foundation in Lake Charles for the Annual Golf Tournament and a New Cajun Twist on the 17th Annual Foundation Auction!
The LAFP Foundation fundraisers are in full swing, but your help through donations and sponsorships are vital so join us at the 62nd Annual Assembly and Exhibition. Read more...
THERE ARE STILL DAYS AVAILABLE!!!Sign Up for Family Physician of the Day. Session Dates: April 27 - June 25, 2009
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is asking is members to sign up to be "Family Doctor of the Day" at the capitol during the 2009 Legislative Session. Read more...
The LAFP Foundation is gearing up for its 2009 Tar Wars Poster Contest! This year's deadline to submit winning posters to the LAFP is Friday, May 1st. The statewide poster contest and reception is scheduled for Friday, May 15th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and will be held at LAFP Headquarters. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 22nd. Read more...
