Announcing the LPCA and LAFP Legislative Health Fair and White Coat Day at the Capitol
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians and the Louisiana Primary Care Association are pleased to announce the 2009 Legislative Health Fair and White Coat Day at the Capitol on May 6, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Read more...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! 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...
Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Regional Conference will be held on May 14 and 15, 2009, in Shreveport, LA
The Louisiana HIMSS Chapter, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter and Mississippi Chapters are working together for the First Southern Regional HIMSS Conference to be held at the Sam's Town Casino and Hotel in Shreveport, LA. Read more...
Transnasal Esophagoscopy Workshop at LSUHSC Shreveport on April 25, 2009-CME Pending!
This workshop is intended to teach family physicians to perform Transnasal Esophagoscopy(TNE). The workshop consists of 4 hours of didactics and 4 hours of hands-on training. Read more...
DHH Responds to Families USA Report on Uninsured Louisianans
In a formal statement released yesterday, DHH Secretary Alan Levine indicated that while he agrees that too many Louisianans are without health coverage, the recently released Families USA report does not give the entire picture of Louisiana's uninsured. Read more...
Louisiana FMAP To Plunge. Talks Requested
In a letter to the interim secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, DHH secretary Alan Levine has requested a meeting to discuss the predicted federal match for Medicaid for Louisiana in 2010 and 2011. Read more...
Practices Needed for Landmark Vaccine Cost Study
The Verden Group, a practice management consulting firm focused on primary care, is in the process of recruiting practices to participate in a landmark vaccine cost study. Practices of all shapes and sizes from across the country are needed to participate in the study. 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...
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...
Don't Forget!!! 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 NEEDS YOU! It's That Time of Year Again! The LAFP Foundation Needs Your Support with the 17th Annual Silent Auction
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is asking for your assistance in supporting their 17th Annual Foundation Auction, which will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, LA. Read more...
Attention Students and Residents: 2009 National Conference Scholarships Available
Be recognized for your talents and skills as a future family physician. Apply for a $600 scholarship to attend National Conference in Kansas City, MO, July 30 – August 1. Read more...
