Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians

About the LAFP

The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is one of the state’s largest medical specialty organization, with more than 1,500 member physicians, residents and medical students throughout the state.

LAFP serves the family medicine community and provides a unified voice for family medicine. The American Academy of Family Physicians, LAFP’s parent organization, maintains a membership of more than 94,000 members in 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.

Today the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians maintains its headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA.

Support Our Partners

LAFP Event Calendar

March 2010

Medical Home

Patient-centered medical home updates and resources read more »

Helpful Links & Resources

Louisiana Family Doctor
LAFP's quarterly magazine.
Read the Magazine (PDF)...

Weekly Family Medicine Update
Read the weekly update from the LAFP.
Read More...

Not Receiving The Louisiana Family Doctor or The Weekly Family Medicine Update? Let us Know!

It's Easy to Pay Your 2010 Dues Online
Login to our secure payment site.
Pay Now...

aafp NEWS NOW
Read the Monthly PDF News article for AAFP.
Read More...

Swine Flu Resources
Read More...

These public health resources carry information from the agencies focused on responding to the disease outbreak:

· Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals

· Center for Disease Control & Prevention

· U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Pandemic

Latest News and Updates

Congressional Failure to Avert 21 Percent Medicare Cut Puts Elderly, Disabled at Risk
Source: AAFP Communications Department In response to the Senate's inaction on the sustainable growth rate by the Feb. 28 deadline, a statement regarding the potential effects on the elderly and disabled due to the Medicare cut from American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) President Dr. Lori Heim was distributed to the news media.
Read more >>>
REGISTER TODAY: Announcing the 2010 White Coat Day at the Capitol
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is pleased to announce the:

2010 White Coat Day at the Capitol Wednesday, May 5, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Louisiana State Capitol Rotunda
Read more >>>
Time is Running Out… Pay Your 2010 Membership Dues Today!!!
Time is running out. If you have NOT paid your 2010 membership dues, please do so TODAY! AAFP and LAFP membership dues were due on January 1. If your dues remain unpaid, you will lose your membership benefits as of May 1, 2010!!!
Read more >>>
Washington, D.C., Health Summit Features Sharp Contrasts, Few Glimmers of Hope
Source: AAFP Washington, D.C., Office In an effort to jump start health reform, the White House held a bipartisan health summit on Feb. 25 moderated by President Barack Obama.
Read more >>>
Senate Acts to Reverse Deep Reductions in Physician Payments
The Senate has passed a one-month extension of the Medicare physician payment rate, thus reversing a 21.2 percent payment reduction that took effect based on the sustainable growth rate, or SGR, formula on March 1.
Read more >>>
Register Today! EHR Educational Seminar April 23. CME PENDING
The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians and the Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum request your attendance at our Electronic Health Records Educational Seminar on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Health care providers and administrative staff are invited to attend. FREE CME credits will be offered. Featured topics include:
Read more >>>
Plan to Attend General Assembly
In addition to a full weekend of CME designed for family physicians, any member of the the LAFP is welcome to attend and participate in the the LAFP General Assembly, which will convene on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Noon. LAFP members may present resolutions for debate which set the direction for the Academy in the coming year. Click here to learn more about writing a resolution. The deadline to submit resolutions to the LAFP is April 2, 2010.
Read more >>>

Click Here to view all latest news items at once >>>

National Healthcare Reform

(Last updated March 8, 2010)

Academy Leaders Carry Family Physicians' Message to White House, Capitol Hill

By James Arvantes • Washington

(3/5/2010) In the wake of legislation that reversed a cut in Medicare physician payments through March 31, AAFP leaders once again fanned out here to deliver their message about the value and importance of primary care and family medicine to the White House and congressional leaders. Read More...

21.2 Percent Medicare Cut Averted

Senate Acts to Reverse Deep Reductions in Physician Payments

By James Arvantes

(3/3/2010) The Senate has passed a one-month extension of the Medicare physician payment rate, thus reversing a 21.2 percent payment reduction that took effect based on the sustainable growth rate, or SGR, formula on March 1. Read More...

CMS Alerts Physicians to Billing Glitch

(3/1/2010) Physicians who are participating Medicare providers should be aware of a glitch in CMS' system that occurred when some claims did not cross over to supplemental payers automatically, although the provider remittance advice indicated otherwise. Read more...

Message From AAFP President Lori Heim , MD
(2/1/2010) -- Following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) issued the following statement from its president, Dr. Lori Heim, regarding the status of health care reform:“As President Obama acknowledged during his State of the Union address, the need for health care reform continues. It is, indeed, a problem that will not go away. The realities that started the debate about health care remain. More

AAFP Next Steps On Health Reform
(2/1/2010) -- Following President Barack Obama’s state of the union address last week, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) released the following information on health reform next steps: Where AAFP Stands on the Need for Health Care Reform - The failure of the U.S. political system to address urgently needed health care reform does not mean that an enormous crisis facing the nation has disappeared. More

State By State Analysis Of Impact Of Health Care Reform

On November 23, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius unveiled state-by-state analyses of the beneficial impacts of health care reform. Using the Senate

bill, the report underlines, among other things, the extent to which the legislation would reduce the number of uninsured in that state. The online tool - which can be found at http://healthreform.gov/ - also explains the incentives for primary care specific to each state.

Health Care Reform: FAQ's -- Frequently asked questions (and answers) on AAFP policies and health care reform legislation.

AAFP Connect for Reform (Members Only) -- Join AAFP Connect for Reform, an e-campaign to keep you informed about health care reform efforts in Washington and provide opportunities for you to get involved.

Heal Health Care Now -- The American Academy of Family Physicians has partnered with the Herndon Alliance to develop Heal Health Care Now, an initiative that supports meaningful health care reform.

Speak Out for Health Care Reform -- Email your elected officials or write a letter to the editor of your local paper in support of health care reform.

AAFP News Now -- Actions on health reform are happening at a rapid pace. Stay informed on the latest developments, including AAFP's positions, at AAFP News Now.

Check this site for updates and alerts/calls to action.

User Login