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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...
LAST CHANCE for $25 Early Bird Discount!!!
Register NOW and take advantage of a $25 discount for full paid registrants. Deadline is June 3rd. Register today...
2008 Congressional Conference Synopsis
The 2008 Family Medicine Congressional Conference (FMCC) was held Monday-Tuesday, May 19-20, in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by AAFP and the Academic Family Medicine Advocacy Alliance (AFMAA), the FMCC educates participants on family medicine’s legislative priority issues, trains attendees on how to lobby on Capitol Hill and allows participants to put these skills to use with federal legislators and their staff. Advocacy is a high priority of AAFP and AFMAA; every family physician and educator can learn how to be effective in Washington and at home. Read more...
Residency Program 100% Membership Certificates
The AAFP mailed out 100% Membership Certificates on May 9th to the residency programs that achieved the goal as of April 15, 2008. Congratulations to all of the Louisiana Residency Programs who all received 100% Membership Certificates! Read more...
Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot Program
Louisiana currently has the second highest colorectal cancer mortality rate per capita in the nation. Additionally, colorectal cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer. An estimated 2,500 Louisianans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2008 and approximately 960 Louisiana residents will die from this disease this year. Read more...
Economic Impact of Family Physicians In Louisiana
Family Physicians provide a personal medical home for people of any age. Family Physicians complete at least three years of specialty training, learning how to deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care including routine check-ups, health risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Read more...
CMS to Conduct Spring 2008 LIS Outreach Campaign
CMS is launching a 2008 Spring LIS Campaign to increase awareness and applications submitted to SSA for the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy (LIS). This special outreach will be aimed at individuals without Medicare Part D coverage who may potentially qualify for the LIS. For those who qualify, Medicare can pay 75% or more of their prescription drug costs. Most will get 95% covered. This can mean big savings for people who are paying for all their drug costs out of pocket. Read more...
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