Legislative Session Update May 29, 2009
Please find attached the LAFP Legislative Session update for May 29, 2009. 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...
LAFP is now accepting resolutions for the 2009 Members Assembly, July 9-12, 2009 at L'Auberge du Lac in Lake Charles, LA. Read more...
The 2009 LAFP Nominating Committee requests your assistance in suggesting potential candidates for the offices listed. Read more...
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...
The following LAFP members attended the Family Medicine Congressional Conference (FMCC) in Washington, D.C., May 20-21. 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...
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...
VOLUNTEER FOR FAMILY PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY- Session Ends June 25, 2009 and There are Still Days Available
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...
62nd Annual Assembly and Exhibition
Lake Charles, LA. July 9-12, 2009
Take Advantage of the Early Bird Special!
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 1, 2009!!!
LAFP Room Block Drops: June 7, 2009
Register Today!!! 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..
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...
