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Health Promotion

Pap clinic grants
Posted January 29, 2010 The Cervical Screening Initiatives Program is offering “Access to Service” grants to physician offices that have a desire to provide additional clinics for Pap testing. The grants are available to support expenses such as additional clerical support for clinics hosted outside regular office hours, additional clerical support for calling patients in who have been identified to be under screened, training for RNs to work in Pap clinics, designing invitation systems and postage for letters of invitation. There is no physician salary compensation available. Further information is available by e-mailing Bev MacQuarrie, quality initiatives coordinator with the Cervical Screening Initiatives Program, or calling her toll-free (866)  643-8719.

WHSCC

Ensure form 8/10s are sent to the correct fax number (PDF)
Posted January 26, 2010 Please ensure physician form 8/10s are being faxed to the fax numbers noted on the top of the Form-8/10 when sending reports to the Commission.

  • Locally 778-1049
  • Toll-free 1-866-553-5119

It is important to ensure forms are faxed to the correct number to ensure prompt, confidential management of claims.

H1N1 Influenza

Eastern Health H1N1 Flu Virus Update
Last Week for H1N1 Clinic in St. John’s (PDF)
Posted February 4, 2010
Eastern Health advises the public that next week will be the last opportunity to receive the H1N1 vaccine at the mass immunization clinic located at Suite 203 Outpatient Services, 35 Major’s Path. The clinic will be open on a walk-in basis, Monday, February 8th - Friday, February 12th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. As of Monday, February 15th, the H1N1 vaccine will be available only by booking an appointment at any local community health office in the Eastern region between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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Corporate

NLMA Board of Directors Call for Nominations (PDF)
Deadline February 26, 2010 The NLMA invites nominations for upcoming openings on its Board of Directors. Members who would like to nominate a colleague, or have themselves considered for nomination, should return the Nomination Form (PDF) by February 26, 2010.

Practice

Reminder for billing non-insured services - 80% premium on 2009 MCP fees
Posted January 12, 2010
The NLMA Physician’s Guide to Billing Non-insured Services (PDF) recommends that non-insured services rates should be calculated by increasing the current MCP rates by 80 per cent (i.e. current MCP rate x 80% = NLMA N.I.). The current MCP Payment Schedule rates are effective April, 2009 and the 2009 MCP Payment Schedule can be downloaded from MCP’s website. Please ensure that your billing clerks are aware of this process and are using the 2009 MCP Payment Schedule as the base to calculate non-insured services rates.

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Hypertension and Dietary Salt - The Silent and Hidden Killers - Time to Put Them in Jail (PDF)
February 4, 2010
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding a public information session on hypertension with Dr. Norman Campbell, Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Calgary. Contact Susan Ball or call (709) 753-8521, ext 206 to pre-register.

 
 

CMA President-Elect

Vote! How to vote


Watch for your voter's package in the mail! A voter's guide with instructions for voting either electronically or by mail, ballots and profiles of candidates for CMA President-Elect was mailed to all CMA Members in the NLMA on Thursday, January 14, 2010.

Membership

2010 NLMA Membership Renewal

Deadline February 15, 2010 Renewing your 2010 NLMA membership online is easy, secure and ONLY available for Full, Retired, Non-Resident, Resident, and Student categories; other categories please refer to your paper invoice (mailed early January), or contact the NLMA. In accordance with the Medical Act, membership in the NLMA is compulsory to practice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Failure to renew by February 15 renders your license null and void and will subject you to late payment charges.

Awards & Scholarships

2010 Gerry Lynch Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline March 16, 2010 The Gerry Lynch Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a third (NEW FOR 2010) or fourth year medical student at Memorial University for the completion of a research paper on a medical/political topic. Gerry Lynch (1936-1994) served as Executive Director of the NLMA for 27 years. This scholarship’s focus reflects the contribution Mr. Lynch made to health care policy, both provincially and nationally.

Calendar

February
15
2010 NLMA Membership Renewal Deadline
25 CMA President-Elect election period ends
26 CMA President-Elect winner declared

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