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Legislative Session Update
Please continue to check the website for up to date information regarding the legislative session. Information on legislators, bill text, status of bills, and legislative committee membership, can be found on the website of the Louisiana State Legislature http://www.legis.state.la.us. Read more...
Annual Assembly - $25 Early Bird Discount Deadline JUNE 3RD!!
Don't delay! Register NOW and take advantage of a $25 discount for full paid registrants. Deadline is June 3rd. Register today...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed enhanced protections for beneficiaries who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans and Medicare prescription drug plans. Read more...
Five LAFP leaders and staff attended the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Annual Leadership Forum/National Conference of Special Constituencies (ALF/NCSC) May 1-3, in Kansas City, Mo. Read more...
Dr. Tony Sun to Leave Louisiana Health Care Review -Medical Director Accepts New Position in Kansas City
Gary Curtis, CEO of Louisiana Health Care Review, announced that Dr. Tony Sun will be leaving his position as chief medical director for the organization. Sun has served as LHCR's medical director for nine years. Sun has accepted a position as Market Medical Director for UniteedHealth Group in Overland Park, KS. Read more...
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is now offering podcasting to members. Read more...
National Provider Identifier (NPI) Effective Date is May 23rd
Beginning May 23rd, Medicaid claims and all X-12 electronic transactions, such as e-MEVS (270-271) will be rejected or denied if the transactions do not contain the NPI number. Read more...
Medicare in Crisis: Keep Your Office Door Open!
Unless you take action, your Medicare payments will be cut 10.6% on July 1, 2008 and then an additional 5% cut in 2009. Many primary care physicians, including both of us, will not be able to keep their office doors open for Medicare recipients. Read more...
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