November 7, 2019
Important updates to Alberta Netcare Portal for Connect Care launch

Over the weekend Alberta Netcare Portal implemented a release to support the November 3 launch of Connect Care.
 
Access the November 3 ANP release notes for a detailed outline of these changes. Please ensure to share this communication with your colleagues as they may be impacted by this release.

Are you a community user and have questions?
Please contact the eHealth Netcare Support Services team at 1.855.643.8649 or ehealthsupport@cgi.com.

Are you an AHS employee and have questions?
Please contact the AHS IT Service Desk at 1.877.311.4300.
 

Blood pressure management and dementia prevention: Is lower better?

Case
Elaine is a 78-year-old woman with hypertension and is on multiple medications. She is concerned about memory changes and has read that well-controlled blood pressure will protect her from dementia.
 
Background
Nearly a quarter of Canadian adults have hypertension. It affects more than 75% of people aged 65 years and older, and has been identified in observational studies as a modifiable risk factor for MCI and dementia. As Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are projected to affect about 115 million people worldwide by 2050, optimizing blood pressure management is essential.
 
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Register for AMA general billing seminars

General billing seminars provide an overview of billing to Alberta Health, as well as an opportunity to learn about recent changes to the Schedule of Medical Benefits.
 
Please Note: The dates for the Grande Prairie and Peace River seminars as published in the October 3 MD Scope have been changed to the following dates:

- Grande Prairie, November 18

- Peace River, November 19

For more information or to register for the Grande Prairie or Peace River seminar, please email jocelynn.malinowski@albertadoctors.org.
 
For help from AMA staff on specific billing issues, please email billingadvice@albertadoctors.org or visit Billing Help.
 
Introducing: the Section of Family Medicine

The Section of General Practice officially became the Section of Family Medicine at its Annual General Meeting on September 26.
 
The new name more accurately describes the work being done by family physicians every day. The term "family medicine" recognizes the specialized care offered by family physicians and communicates the important role they play in the lives of their patients and in the health care system as a whole.
 
Learn more
Are you transitioning from residency to practice?
 
MD Financial Management is pleased to offer an incorporation seminar in Edmonton on November 20. There you’ll get an opportunity to learn about the benefits of medical incorporation and ask questions to incorporation and tax specialists. Can’t attend the seminar? No problem! Join MD Financial Management online December 11 and/or 12 for a choice of two 40-minute webinars: Introduction to medical incorporation and/or Optimizing your finances as an incorporated physician.

- Register for Transitioning to Practice seminars
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- Register for Transitioning to Practice webinars

MD Financial Management provides financial products and services, the MD Family of Funds and investment counselling services through the MD Group of Companies. For a detailed list of these companies, visit md.ca. MD Financial Management is a proud sponsor of the AMA Youth Run Club.
Want to enhance your knowledge of
chronic pain and addiction?

Join the ACFP Collaborative Mentorship Network!
 
The Alberta College of Family Physicians Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction provides a secure and inclusive space, allowing members to consult with peers and grow their understanding of chronic pain and addiction. Whether it be through one-on-one mentoring, exchanging knowledge in forums and discussion boards, or deepening understanding at education workshops and events, family physicians can build long term mentoring relationships tailored to their needs.
 
"I have recognized addiction and chronic pain as being a significant part of my practice since starting medicine... I see the mentorship model as something of great value; a network of family physicians and specialists sharing knowledge with the goal of timely advice and better patient care." - CMN Medical Director, Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw
 
Read Dr. Scrimshaw’s story and join the network
Survey Corner
Health care partners and other organizations often seek physician feedback through surveys. This month, the following is available for your consideration:

Investigating Alberta physicians’ opinions, knowledge and experience regarding medical cannabis and Canadian legislation - Conducted by University of Calgary researchers. 

Editor's note: "Survey Corner" presents survey requests received and reviewed by the AMA, that may be of interest to our members. We will publish new opportunities as we receive them.
 
Send us your survey for consideration
MD Scope Classifieds
 
In the November 7, 2019 MD Scope Classifieds you'll find listings for:
  
- Locums wanted
- Physicians wanted
- Space available
- For sale
- Services
 
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