PHYSICIAN AND DENTISTS COMPENSATION ISSUES
February 10, 2009
Washington, DC
Attached you will find a recent letter sent by NAVAPD to the VACO Management Steering Committee for Physician and Dentists Pay. It addresses some of the concerns of our members regarding compensation issues. In addition, the results from the 2007 NAVAPD survey are also attached below.
Washington, DC
Attached you will find a recent letter sent by NAVAPD to the VACO Management Steering Committee for Physician and Dentists Pay. It addresses some of the concerns of our members regarding compensation issues. In addition, the results from the 2007 NAVAPD survey are also attached below.
NAVAPD PATIENT CARE SURVEY
Washington, DC
NAVAPD NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
All members should have already received the NAVAPD NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE in the mail. Don’t forget to complete and mail your survey back to NAVAPD as soon as possible. Please use the pre-addressed stamped envelope to return your survey to NAVAPD.
NAVAPD NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
All members should have already received the NAVAPD NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE in the mail. Don’t forget to complete and mail your survey back to NAVAPD as soon as possible. Please use the pre-addressed stamped envelope to return your survey to NAVAPD.
NAVAPD WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
WASHINGTON, DC
The Executive Board of NAVAPD is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its ranks. Deborah J. Whitman, D.M.D., M.S.Ed., has joined the Board in the position of Director, Dental Affairs.
Dr. Whitman joined the Boston VAMC in 2004. She is a staff prosthodontist and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University. Prior to joining the VA, Dr. Whitman had military, academic and private practice experience. During active duty, she received specialty training in prosthodontics at the Naval Dental Clinic in Bethesda, MD. Her next duty assignment was as the department head of prosthodontics at the Branch Dental Clinic, New London, CT. Upon completing active duty, Dr. Whitman was appointed to the faculty of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was the staff prosthodontist at Harvard University Health Services.
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The Executive Board of NAVAPD is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its ranks. Deborah J. Whitman, D.M.D., M.S.Ed., has joined the Board in the position of Director, Dental Affairs.
Dr. Whitman joined the Boston VAMC in 2004. She is a staff prosthodontist and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University. Prior to joining the VA, Dr. Whitman had military, academic and private practice experience. During active duty, she received specialty training in prosthodontics at the Naval Dental Clinic in Bethesda, MD. Her next duty assignment was as the department head of prosthodontics at the Branch Dental Clinic, New London, CT. Upon completing active duty, Dr. Whitman was appointed to the faculty of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was the staff prosthodontist at Harvard University Health Services.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR NAVAPD MEMBERSHIP
On behalf of NAVAPD, I want to thank you for being a NAVAPD member.
Your support demonstrates a trust in our commitment to our patients, and to the physicians and dentists who endeavor to provide the highest quality patient care. NAVAPD wants to serve you well, through advocacy of solutions to issues currently facing our professions that affect the quality and availability of care we provide our nation's veterans.
I hope that you will use the forum section of the web site to discuss issues with your colleagues and work with us to develop new solutions to many old and new issues.
I have often heard from colleagues such comments as, "our profession is under constant assault" and "no one ever asks us or listens to our suggestions." Though we may not be able to solve all concerns, your NAVAPD leadership wants to change that view. We need members to be involved in order for us to succeed and we welcome your thoughts.
I thank you again and look forward to your continued and active involvement. Together, we can make a difference.
You can also use the NAVAPD web site to send us your comments and concerns via email by clicking on the Members’ tab on the discussion board.
Let me know if you have any problems and don't forget to make [only on your home computer] one of your HOME PAGE TABS: http://www.navapd.org (click on Tools-Internet Options-General and in Home Page then type or insert http://www.navapd.org).
Sam Spagnolo, M.D.
President
National Association of Veterans Affairs
Physicians & Dentists (NAVAPD)
P.S. Your support ensures that NAVAPD remains a strong and important voice for VA physicians and dentists who are working to deliver high quality, cost effective care to our nation ... Continue to Full Story
Your support demonstrates a trust in our commitment to our patients, and to the physicians and dentists who endeavor to provide the highest quality patient care. NAVAPD wants to serve you well, through advocacy of solutions to issues currently facing our professions that affect the quality and availability of care we provide our nation's veterans.
I hope that you will use the forum section of the web site to discuss issues with your colleagues and work with us to develop new solutions to many old and new issues.
I have often heard from colleagues such comments as, "our profession is under constant assault" and "no one ever asks us or listens to our suggestions." Though we may not be able to solve all concerns, your NAVAPD leadership wants to change that view. We need members to be involved in order for us to succeed and we welcome your thoughts.
I thank you again and look forward to your continued and active involvement. Together, we can make a difference.
You can also use the NAVAPD web site to send us your comments and concerns via email by clicking on the Members’ tab on the discussion board.
Let me know if you have any problems and don't forget to make [only on your home computer] one of your HOME PAGE TABS: http://www.navapd.org (click on Tools-Internet Options-General and in Home Page then type or insert http://www.navapd.org).
Sam Spagnolo, M.D.
President
National Association of Veterans Affairs
Physicians & Dentists (NAVAPD)
P.S. Your support ensures that NAVAPD remains a strong and important voice for VA physicians and dentists who are working to deliver high quality, cost effective care to our nation ... Continue to Full Story
Regarding the Forum Section
A good approach to a successful forum is asking a single question and answering questions in a positive way. I look forward to seeing your discussions.
by sspagnolo | Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 3:46 PM
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