The Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(FACVPR) is committed to scientific inquiry, the improvement
of clinical practice and the delivery of “excellence”
in educational programs, and scientific meetings for healthcare
professionals engaged in the delivery of cardiovascular and
pulmonary risk reduction and rehabilitative programs and services.
FACVPR supports the goals and objectives of the American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(AACVPR).
Tomorrow’s Solution:
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary (CVP) Rehabilitation will become a distinct medical discipline that is an integral part of standard contemporary medical care, aided and supported by the establishment of FACVPR as the leading authority on CVP Rehabilitation in the state of Florida.
Today’s Answer:
Create a state-of-the-art disease/risk factor management model for persons with documented cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disease as well as those with medical conditions that place them at risk.
1. Educate the medical community on the benefits of CVP Rehabilitation and identify “Physician Champions” to aid in that objective
2. Educate insurance providers on the benefits of CVP Rehabilitation
3. Expand the inclusion criteria for patient referrals and reimbursement
4. Enhance public opinion and understanding of the benefits of CVP Rehabilitation
5. Partner with other organizations (medical and non-medical) to achieve objectives 1-4
6. Serve as a resource for colleagues and other health care professionals
7. Support licensure of Exercise Physiologists and certification of academic programs
8. Provide educational opportunities for professional colleagues via conferences, newsletters, teleconferences, etc.
9. Encourage networking with affiliate organizations and other medical professional organizations
10. Recruit new members including physicians, RN’s, physician assistants, etc.
Please join us for our annual FACVPR Symposium, August 30, 2009 at Florida Hospital – Orlando. Plan to come the evening before and network with others. Check out the EDUCATION tab for more information.
Please include the membership application/renewal form if you are paying for your symposium so we can make sure your personal information is up-to-date.
