American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Senate and House Override President’s Veto on Medicare Bill, Cut in Physician Payment Averted

On Tuesday, President Bush vetoed the “Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008” (H.R. 6331). Shortly after the President’s veto, both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate successfully overrode the President’s veto. Actions by the House and Senate mean that H.R. 6331 is enacted into law without the President’s signature.

The vote brings to a close more than six months of advocacy activity by the osteopathic profession and averts greater than 16 percent of cuts in Medicare payments for osteopathic physicians over the next 18 months. The provisions of H.R. 6331 are effective as of July 1, 2008 and are applicable until December 31, 2009.

ACOFP would like to thank everyone for their support during this campaign.

New Resource! ACOFP Intensive Update and Board Review in Osteopathic Family Medicine

Keep current with the changes in the practice of osteopathic family medicine through ACOFP’s new CD educational program! This three-disk CD set provides a comprehensive overview of the most important topics in contemporary family medicine. The content is based on ACOFP's 2007 Intensive Update & Board Review. This three-disk CD set is available for $385 to ACOFP members, and $535 to non-members, which includes a six month ACOFP Membership. This program has been approval for 16 American Osteopathic Association Category 1-B CME credits.

Looking for that perfect fit? Introducing ACOFP’s new, interactive, online job board, ACOFP CareerCenter. ACOFP CareerCenter is your resource for making online employment connections in the fields of osteopathic medicine.

To find a job or fill a position, visit ACOFP CareerCenter today.

New Buyer’s Guide for ACOFP Members

ACOFP has partnered with Multiview, Inc. to launch an online ACOFP Buyers Guide. This unique directory enables ACOFP members to locate medical products and services. The ACOFP Buyers Guide also includes a Request for Proposal (RFP) tool, allowing ACOFP members to contact a group of suppliers with one click of a button.

Find this service online at http://www.acofpbuyersguide.com

ACOFP Intensive Update and Board Review in Osteopathic Family Medicine
September 11-13, 2008
Chicago, IL

ACOFP/AOA 113th Annual Convention & Scientific Seminar
October 26-30, 2008
Las Vegas, NV

ACOFP 46th Annual Convention & Exhibition
March 4-8, 2009
Washington D.C.