USF Pediatrics Grand Rounds schedule for April posted: Apr-22-2008

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AAP Issues Medical Home Talking Points posted: Apr-17-2008

to support you in advocating or implementing medical home

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Georgia Comes to Florida –Discounts for FPS Members posted: Apr-16-2008

Our sister AAP Chapter in Georgia is holding a conference at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island, from June 1 to 3, 2008. For more information down load the Conference Brochure.

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No National Provider Identifer (NPI), No Rx posted: Apr-14-2008

If you do not have an NPI by May 23, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may refuse payment for Medicaid and Medicaid prescriptions. To obtain your NPI go to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do. If you have questions regarding the NPI, please contact Michele Vilaret at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores at 703/837-4221 or by email at mvilaret@nacds.org.

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Upload Florida SHOTS data automatically! posted: Apr-12-2008

Is your software provider one of the innovators? Four software companies have developed an automated interface to the statewide immunization registry that can eliminate the need to re-enter data. For more information go the Florida SHOTS page on this web site.

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Help Reduce School Loan Burdens posted: Apr-11-2008

Debt from school loans burdens physicians, help keep the 20/220 Pathway open. Down load this letter and forward it to the members of your congressional delegation and to the Department of Labor. Addresses at the AAP web site http://aap.org/

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Are you really a Florida member? posted: Apr-11-2008

When you applied to become a member of the AAP you may have thought you also, automatically, became a member of the Florida Pediatric Society. Unless you specifically indicated your desire to become a Florida Chapter member, you are only a member of AAP and you are missing a lot of great benefits and information. Contact the AAP membership office http://www.aap.org/member/memcat.htm and tell them you want to join your Florida Chapter and strengthen the voice for children in our state. Or, download the member application on this web site and join today!

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Safe Kids Summer Safety Report posted: Apr-04-2008

SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE SUMMER SAFETY RANKING REPORT Safe Kids Worldwide (previously known as the National Safe Kids Campaign) has released a new report ranking child safety and injury prevention by state.

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The Florida Pediatrician Spring 2008 posted: Apr-01-2008

Browse the Spring 2008issue of The Florida Pediatrician Download Newsletter 

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