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Attend TMLT’s 2013 fall seminars |
The Texas Medical Liability Trust will host their 2013 fall seminar in multiple cities on six dates spanning from Oct.10 to Nov. 21. The seminar, “Did you miss the HIPAA Omnibus? Protecting patient privacy and patient safety,” gives attendees the opportunity to earn 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, including an ethics hour, and will be held in Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas. See more and register on the TMLT website.
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Help your patients prepare for the health insurance marketplace |
The health insurance marketplace will officially be open for business this fall with individuals able to enroll from Oct. 1 to March 31, 2014. Millions of Americans are expected to purchase private insurance through the exchange, which is considered to be a “one-stop shopping” experience for consumers. Will your patients be ready for it? Read these TAFP news stories for physician and patient resources to guide the enrollment process.
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AHRQ launches treatment options resource initiative |
The Agency for Healthcare Research Quality recently released a new set of resources to help patients research treatment options for various health conditions. The resources can be found at www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/treatmentoptions/index.html and include helpful videos, materials in both Spanish and English, and information on diabetes, mental health, and other health conditions.
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TAFP’s payment reform resources |
TAFP held a Payment Reform Summit in October of 2011, bringing together experts from around the country to share their experiences with different payment models. Watch videos of the summit now on our practice resources webpage at www.tafp.org/practice-resources/payment-reform.
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