Organization News
Here are the latest stories from the NPA:
NPA LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN: Rx: VOTE!
The nation’s community health centers, clinics, and hospitals have a unique ability and responsibility to empower patients to participate in the democratic process and advocate for vital health reform. The NPA is organizing volunteers at clinical sites across the country to help with voter registration. Learn more and get involved at Rx: VOTE!
COVER PENNSYLVANIA'S UNINSURED
The NPA’s Pennsylvania Action Network is fighting for coverage of ALL Pennsylvanians. Learn more and sign a letter of support for critical pending legislation.
NPA LAUNCHES UNBRANDED DOCTOR CAMPAIGN
Join our network of UNBRANDED DOCTORS--physicians committed to reducing the influence of pharmaceutical marketing on our profession!
NPA leaders publish Op-Ed in Seattle Post Intelligencer on Prescription Surveillance
NPA leaders Dr. Rupin Thakkar and Dr. Jeff Huebner write in support of state bills to limit the sale of prescription records for marketing purposes. Read the full editorial here.
The NPA Issues Report Card of Presidential Candidates’ Health Care Plans
The NPA has issued a Report Card of the Presidential Candidates’ Health Care Plans.
NPA Calls for Release of Study Data
The NPA strongly supports Representative John Dingell, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, in his request to obtain information regarding long-overdue data from the ENHANCE trial from Merck and Schering-Plough. The ENHANCE trial, completed in April 2006, is the first trial that examines the effect of ezetimibe (trade name: Zetia) on atherosclerotic plaque, an important marker of heart disease. Read our press release and associated letter.
NPA Member Daniel Carlat Tells Personal Story in NYT
NPA member Dr. Daniel Carlat shares his eye-opening experiences with giving “educational” talks sponsored by a major pharmaceutical company. Read his memoir, “Dr. Drug Rep" that appeared in a recent issue of the New York Times Magazine and learn more about the Carlat Psychiatry Report, an important source of industry-free CME.
The NPA Supports the Physician Payments Sunshine Act
NPA Executive Director Dr. Jean Silver-Isenstadt joined representatives of the American Medical Student Association and the Prescription Project in briefing Capitol Hill staff members on the importance of S.2029, The Physician Payments Sunshine Act. Learn more about the act and why it’s important.
PRESCRIPTION PROJECT & NPA JOIN FORCES TO STEM NEGATIVE INFLUENCE OF DRUG INDUSTRY
The Prescription Project and the National Physicians Alliance have announced a partnership to engage physicians in a nationwide campaign to eliminate the harmful influence of pharmaceutical marketing on the cost, quality, and safety of health care. Read more in our recent press release.
NPA LAUNCHES NEW JOB BOARD
Looking for a new job? Looking to hire? The NPA’s job board is designed to help connect our members with new employment opportunities and to help employers and recruiters find well-matched physician applicants. You can even receive personal e-mail alerts when a job appears that corresponds to your customized search criteria. Visit our job board today.