This week's edition of TAFP News Now has so much good stuff we decided to make it a special edition. Enjoy!
TAFP calls on insurers to provide payment for G2211 complexity add-on code
In a letter to the chief medical officers of the five largest health insurance companies in Texas, TAFP advocated that plans provide payment across all lines of business for a set of new codes including the G2211 add-on code for visit complexity.
Complete TAFP's educational needs assessment survey
Help shape the Academy's CME offerings by completing the educational needs assessment survey. TAFP's CME planning work group relies heavily on the results of this survey, so your participation is essential to the success of our future CME activities. Please complete the 15-20 minute survey by Monday, March 4 and receive a discount code via email for $50 off a TAFP symposia in 2024. Thank you for your help in planning future educational activities.
Houston med student driven to improve care for underserved
Breanna Chachere, MPH, entered medical school believing she was destined for a career in obstetrics and gynecology. Her career path changed, however, when she saw both her parents “fall through the cracks” in the health system. Read her story in AAFP's latest member profile.
Bring your voice and experience to TAFP
Want to get more involved with TAFP? Visit our new Get Involved webpage to determine your next steps with TAFP. The Nominating Committee will begin work on the slate of nominees for board and officer positions during their April meeting. You can learn about those positions and steps along the way to prepare you for service on the board. Contact Kathy McCarthy with any questions.
TMA: New law prohibits employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates, with exceptions
A new state law took effect earlier this month to prohibit COVID vaccine mandates from employers. The law includes health care facilities, but also includes some protections for patients.
Check out the TAFP Behavioral Health Integration Toolkit
Integrating behavioral health services like psychiatry and addiction treatment into primary care clinics improves health outcomes for patients, yet many primary care physicians find it difficult to provide access to these services. TAFP gathered behavioral health experts across specialties to develop a toolkit of various resources for members.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Meet TMB requirements at C. Frank Webber Lectureship this April
Register today for TAFP's C. Frank Webber Lectureship and Interim Session, held April 12 – 13 in Austin and online. Attendees have the opportunity to earn up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ and AAFP Prescribed credits, including medical ethics and pain management CME requirements for the Texas Medical Board. Register by March 20 and save $100 on your registration fee.
Join NPI this April in Conroe for hands-on CME training
NPI will offer some of their most popular courses in Conroe, April 25 – 28. TAFP active members are eligible for a 20% discount on all NPI courses, and resident members are eligible for a 50% discount. Consider pairing a couple of one-day courses, like Suturing Skills and Advanced Techniques, as well as Dermatologic Procedures.