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Register now for DOT Certified Medical Examiner Course |
TAFP is co-sponsoring a course May 10 in Austin for physicians wishing to examine and issue medical certificates to interstate truck drivers. Physicians who currently examine drivers or would like to begin must take a certification course and pass the exam by May 21, 2014. For more on the course and to register, read this TAFP news story.
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Free ER/LA opioid webinars |
The California Academy of Family Physicians will present multiple 90-minute webinars that meet the FDA requirements for extended-release/long-acting opioid risk evaluation and mitigation strategies. You have six chances to catch the free webinar in June, September, and November. For more information and to register, go to www.familydocs.org/online-enduring/collaboration/core.
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HPV information to urge patients to vaccinate |
A letter recently signed by AAFP President Reid Blackwelder, M.D., and other organization presidents urges physicians to recommend that patients vaccinate against HPV. The letter calls the human papillomavirus virus vaccine ‘cancer prevention’ and includes facts and statistics that can be shared with patients when recommending that they be vaccinated. Read the letter here.
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AAFP tutorials for business owners |
The AAFP released a series of free online tutorials to aid physicians who own their practices in financial practices. “Five Key Metrics for Financial Success in Your Practice” helps you evaluate your practice’s revenue cycle. The series also includes resources for closing and selling practices.
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AHRQ resources for physicians and patients |
With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is pushing its heart disease resources for both physicians and patients. The Treatment Options website includes educational materials for patients on heart conditions, diabetes, pediatric health, and much more. AHRQ’s clinician website provides information and research summaries for treating a variety of health issues.
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