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		<title>National Physicians Alliance - Email Blasts</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:11 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>NPA Receives 2013 Health Policy Hero Award!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

On May 10, the NPA was recognized by the National Research Center for Women and Families as a *2013 Health Policy Hero*, in recognition of the role the organization has played as the founding inspiration for the &quot;Choosing Wisely&#174; Campaign&quot;. The award was shared by NPA, the A]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:02:14 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>The NPA Quarterly, April 2013</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[NPA Quarterly -- National Physicians Alliance

 Inside this Issue - April, 2013

PRESIDENT&apos;S LETTER
GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
  * Update on the Senate Vote on Gun Violence Prevention
  * NPA Statement on Gun Violence Vote
PRACTICING CONFLICT-FREE MEDICINE
  * Dr. Jeff Huebner Receives Choosin]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:59:57 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Got motivation? NPA in action</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA - March 2013 

Inside

  * Gun safety update: Background checks pick up support, assault weapons ban moves slowly through Senate
  * NPA Physicians In the News
  * NPA Leadership in Action 
  * NPA Covers the Bases


Gun violence prevention policy update:

In the Senate, ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:57:10 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>NPA Grand Rounds: AMSA Scorecard - Cultivating Change</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1270332</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Join the National Physicians Alliance and the American Medical Student Association

ON-LINE WEBCAST or LIVE IN-PERSON

*National Grand Rounds*
The AMSA Scorecard: The State of Medical School Conflict-of-Interest Policies and Cultivating a New Era of Effective Change 

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 f]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:18:54 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>February- Out of the Park!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
February 2013

Inside

  * NPA Launches Gun Violence Prevention Project
  * Gun Violence Prevention Info
  * Choosing Wisely&#174;-the Movement Grows 
  * The Fight over Medicaid Expansion
  * FDA &#8211;Proposed Alternative Pathway for Drug Approvals 
  * NPA Signs All Trials Petitio]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:27:58 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>January News (and cool picture)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

January, 2013 

Inside

  * Gun Violence Prevention [ #guns ] 
  * NPA Members in Action [ #members ] 
  * Penn Study Shows Impact of COI Policies [ #Penn ] 
  * NPA Pushes for Sunshine Act Implementation [ #sunshine ] 
  * Medicaid Expansion [ #medicaid ] 
  * Upcoming C]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:08:15 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Reminder: Your webinar is tonight at 8:30 ET/ 5:30 PT</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

Just a quick reminder that our our Communications Training and webinar on Gun Violence Prevention is tonight at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT. If you haven&apos;t already, now is a great time to download the startmeeting tool and install it so you&apos;re ready to go tonight.

Click here to]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Instructions to get connected to our Communications Training and webinar on Gun Violence Prevention</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

Thank you for RSVPing for our Communications Training and webinar on Gun Violence Prevention. Details on getting connected to tomorrow night&apos;s event are below. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Becky Martin at becky.martin@npalliance.net.
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:45:14 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Ambitious plans</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1264962</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

*Thank you for being an ongoing contributor who understands our need for sustaining support throughout the year.* We greatly appreciate your current support of $[[current_recurring_donation_amount]] per [[current_recurring_donation_period]]. 

While we do not establish fix]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>The NPA Quarterly, December 2012</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[NPA Quarterly -- National Physicians Alliance

 Inside this Issue - December, 2012

NPA in Action
  * It&apos;s Time for Doctors to Talk about Guns
  * Free Waiting Room Info for Patients from Consumer Reports Health: Best Buy Drugs
  * Opportunities of Interest
  * Tweet to Protect Medicaid
  *]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:14:09 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>News of the NPA - November 2012</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
November 2012

Inside

  * Message from NPA&apos;s New President
  * NPA Members in Action
  * NPA Pushes for Medicaid Expansion in PA
  * Free CME &#8211; &quot;Selling Drugs&quot; National Grand Rounds
  * Upcoming Conference of Interest
  * Before You Shop Online!! 


Message from NPA&apos;s N]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:29:28 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>A Fantastic Weekend--2012 Conference Highlights</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[National Physicians Alliance [ http://npalliance.org/ ]


*SAVE THE DATE!
The NPA&apos;s 8th Annual Conference is scheduled for* *Oct 19-20, 2013!* 

Dear [[First_Name]],

Last weekend NPA members came together in Virginia for a phenomenal weekend of learning, networking, laughter, and strategic ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:35:39 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Hey, hey, ACA!  Why last night was such a big deal&#8230;.</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1260741</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

A Victory for Health Care for All!
Yesterday&apos;s victory by President Obama means the ACA is here to stay, but we still have a lot of work to do. Will you help support our efforts with an additional end-of-year, tax-deductible contribution?  [ https://salsa.democracyinaction.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:45:12 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Hey, hey, ACA!  Why last night was such a big deal&#8230;.</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1260708</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

A Victory for Health Care for All!

Yesterday&apos;s victory by President Obama means the ACA is here to stay, but we still have a lot of work to do. Will you help support our efforts with a tax-deductible, sustaining donation of at least $10/month?  [ https://salsa.democracyin]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:02:15 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>The NPA Quarterly, Fall 2012</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1259549</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NPA Quarterly -- National Physicians Alliance

 Inside this Issue - October, 2012

Promoting Conflict-Free Medical Education 
  * NPA 7th Annual Conference Just Around the Corner - Leading the Way: The Next Chapter in America&apos;s Health, Nov. 10-11 in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
  * NPA Expand]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:26:20 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Not up for debate</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1258662</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

Tonight is the second Presidential debate. While there will be many important issues discussed, one thing is not in dispute: the critical importance of voting. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the NPA does not endorse any candidate for elected office, but we do believe it is ess]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:10:44 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>This Friday: Join us Online or in Florida for National Grand Rounds</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1257856</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Join the National Physicians Alliance 
and the American Medical Student Association for 

National Grand Rounds: &quot;Managing Industry Conflict of Interest in the Clinical and Academic Setting&quot;

October 12, 2012, 4-5:30 PM 
Morris Auditorium, Nova Southeastern University 
and College of Osteopat]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:20:06 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Good Things-Sept 2012</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1257181</link>
			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA - September 2012

  * Program Highlights-NPA 2012 Conference
  * Free Offer for Patients from Consumer Reports
  * NPA Joins &quot;This is Personal&quot; Campaign
  * NPA Leadership Opportunities
  * &quot;Very Cool.&quot; Meet the Election Protection Smartphone App
  * NPA Members in Action
  *]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:46:19 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>National Grand Rounds - Attend in Ft. Lauderdale or Join Live Webcast</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1256897</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Join the National Physicians Alliance 
and the American Medical Student Association for 

National Grand Rounds: &quot;Managing Industry Conflict of Interest in the Clinical and Academic Setting&quot;

October 12, 2012, 4-5:30 PM 
Steele Auditorium, Nova Southeastern University 
and College of Osteopat]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:58:16 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Last chance to become eligible to vote for the NPA Board of Directors</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1254832</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Just a quick reminder that the last day to vote for the NPA Board of Directors is August 31st. Balloting is now open to all NPA members who have donated at least $100 in the past 12 months. 

*According to our records you are not currently eligible to vote*, but we wanted t]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:50:04 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Reminder: Become eligible to vote for the NPA Board of Directors</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1254265</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Just a quick reminder that we are conducting elections to the NPA board, and balloting is now open to all NPA members who have donated at least $100 in the past 12 months. 

*According to our records you are not currently eligible to vote*, but we wanted to give you an oppo]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:10:22 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Your eligibility to vote for the NPA Board of Directors</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I wanted to make sure you were aware of the email below, which Excutive Director Jean Silver-Isenstadt sent to contributing members of the NPA on Friday. We are conducting elections to the NPA board, and balloting is now open to all NPA members who have donated at least $100 in the past 12 months. *]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Registration is Open for NPA 2012 Conference!  Program is Great!</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1253732</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

*Don&apos;t miss out!* If you haven&apos;t already registered for the NPA&apos;s fall conference and booked your hotel at our discount rate, this weekend is the perfect time to make that gift to yourself [ http://npalliance.org/national-conference-nov-2012/ ].

Our conference is planned ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:45:04 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>The NPA Quarterly -- Summer 2012</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1252042</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NPA Quarterly -- National Physicians Alliance

 Inside this Issue - July, 2012

Promoting Conflict-Free Medical Education 
  * National Grand Rounds Sets Stage for Conflict-free Medical Education
  * Good Stewardship Project Director interviewed on CT NPR
  * Bi-monthly Conflict-free Leadersh]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:59:26 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>NPA Board: Call for Nominations</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1249782</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE NPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS*

In August 2012, the National Physicians Alliance will select new leaders for the Board of Directors. All interested members of the NPA are encouraged to apply. Four elected and two appointed three-year positions for physician leaders are avai]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:09:35 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>A Supremely Packed Month-NPA News not to Miss</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
June 2012

Inside

  * Supreme Court Issues Ruling 
  * NPA Members Join White House Roundtable on Health Care
  * Get out the Vote in Hospitals!
  * NPA Hosts Call with Rep. Allyson Schwartz-Repeal SGR?
  * Take Action on Statehouse Overreach/Women&apos;s Health
  * NPA Hosts N]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Important Actions this May-Please Consider</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
May 2012

Inside

  * Membership Survey 
  * May 31st National Grand Rounds--Register!
  * Statehouse Overreach-Take Action
  * NPA Member Dr. Robert Luedecke Speaks Out in Texas&#8230;
  * ACA increases payments to primary care
  * NPA Members in the News 
  * NPA endorses new ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 12:12:20 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Important 5-minute survey</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1245185</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*COMPLETE BRIEF SURVEY* [ http://action.npalliance.org/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page_KEY=6691 ] 

Dear [[First_Name]],

Cynics say people won&apos;t answer a survey unless they&apos;re paid. Well, we didn&apos;t order thousands of new $5 bills to stuff into glossy mailers. Help us deploy our res]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:18:14 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>The NPA Quarterly</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1244751</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NPA Quarterly -- National Physicians Alliance

 Inside this Issue - April, 2012


  * Advancing Conflict-free Medical Education
  * AMSA releases 2011-2012 PharmFree Scorecard 
  * Featured Reading: Letter to Health Affairs  
  * Unbranded Doctors in Action: Ben Schaefer, MD, FACC
  * NPA S]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:48:01 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>An Incredible Month-and next steps&#8230;</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1242559</link>
			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

Inside

  * Rx Democracy webinar-register now! 
  * Good Stewardship Covered in JAMA 
  * Free ACA waiting-room materials
  * NPA-NY Leaders Organize &quot;People Over Politics&quot; Social Medicine Rounds
  * NPA joins Coalition to Protect Women&apos;s Health
  * AMSA Releases 2012 Pharm]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:07:17 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Happy Leap Day from the NPA!  And lots to report!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

  * IMPORTANT: Take Action TODAY on Blunt Amendment
  * Celebrate ACA&apos;s 2nd Birthday
  * Save the Date: NPA 2012 Conference, Nov 10-12
  * Policy Committee Update: Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel Conference Call
  * NPA In Action
  * Conference of Interest: PharmedOut, June 14-15
  * Le]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:12:26 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Still Time to Add Your Voice! Help Counter Industry Spin</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

One of our core efforts at the National Physicians Alliance is to restore trust and integrity in medicine by eliminating conflicts of interest between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. *An important opportunity is before us, but the deadline for submission is fast appr]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:35:04 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>The NPA Quarterly</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[NPA Quarterly -- National Physicians Alliance

 Inside this Issue - January 31, 2012

  * Message from NPA President  
  * Promoting Conflict-Free Medical Education
  * Interview with Ann Woloson, NPA&apos;s new Director of Education 
  * NPA Members in Action
  * Take Action on Physician Payment]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:41:42 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>NPA NEWS--Revved up for 2012!</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1236767</link>
			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

Inside

  * Question of the Month: What will make health reform work?
  * Kudos to an NPA board member
  * Supreme Court takes up ACA 
  * Medicare resource from Consumers Union 
  * Trust Women Week - take action  
  * NPA local network updates  
  * ABIMF Choosing Wisely]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Help Counter Industry Spin</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1236403</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

One of our core efforts at the National Physicians Alliance is to restore trust and integrity in medicine by eliminating conflicts of interest between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. *An important opportunity is before us.* 

As part of the Affordable Care Act, the]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:58:42 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>This Thursday - Come meet NPA-Philadelphia over free hors d&apos;oeuvres and drinks</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1235675</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Curious to learn more about the NPA nationally and locally?
Would you like to hear about key issues on the NPA agenda?
Interested in becoming more involved?

Please join local NPA members for hors d&apos;oeuvres, drinks, and conversation...

* January 12th, 2012 from 6-8pm* 

United Way Building]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>New year, new reminder - Come meet NPA-Philadelphia over free hors d&apos;oeuvres and drinks</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1235258</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Curious to learn more about the NPA nationally and locally?
Would you like to hear about key issues on the NPA agenda?
Interested in becoming more involved?

Please join local NPA members for hors d&apos;oeuvres, drinks, and conversation...

* January 12th, 2012 from 6-8pm* 

United Way Building]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>You Rock</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1234890</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Amazing! With four days to spare we&apos;ve reached our goal and signed up 50 new sustaining members in December. *We&apos;re thrilled, but hate to leave matching dollars on the table.*

Can you help us spread the word before the end of the year by sharing the news online? [ http://a]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:59:37 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>You Rock</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1234767</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Amazing! With four days to spare we&apos;ve reached our goal and signed up 50 new sustaining members in December. *We&apos;re thrilled, but hate to leave matching dollars on the table.*

Can you help us spread the word by sharing this with friends and family online? [ http://action.n]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
			<title> A Personal Request</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1233925</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*Our challenge goal: 50 new recurring donors this month.* 

Become a sustaining contributor today and help us hit our year-end goal. https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1021/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=8028

Dear [[First_Name]], 

During this season of giving, please help]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:46:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>A Personal Request</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1233938</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to make sure you saw the email below from Dr. Salomeh Keyhani, the NPA&apos;s Vice President of Development. I know you&apos;ve already supported the NPA this year with a recent financial contribution or are set up to make regular recurring contributions, so we&apos;re not asking ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:54:56 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Like benchmarks?</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1233935</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*Our challenge goal: 50 new recurring donors this month.* 

Become a sustaining contributor today and help us hit our year-end goal. https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1021/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=8028

Dear [[First_Name]], 

During this season of giving, please help]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:54:38 -0500</pubDate>
			<title> A Personal Request</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1233934</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*Our challenge goal: 50 new recurring donors this month.* 

Become a sustaining contributor today and help us hit our year-end goal. https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1021/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=8028

Dear [[First_Name]], 

During this season of giving, please help]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>FW: 10 things worth sharing</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1233491</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to make sure you saw the email below from Dr. Salomeh Keyhani, the NPA&apos;s Vice President of Development. I know you&apos;ve already supported the NPA this year with a recent financial contribution or are set up to make regular recurring contributions, so we&apos;re not asking ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:48:10 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>10 things worth sharing</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1233437</link>
			<description><![CDATA[*Our challenge goal: 50 new recurring donors this month.* 

Become a sustaining contributor today and help us hit our year-end goal. https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1021/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=8028

Dear [[First_Name]], 

During this season of giving, please help]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:25:08 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>10 things worth sharing</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1232731</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your sustaining support of the NPA.  During this season of giving, please ask your friends and family to join you in supporting the NPA.  Please invite them to donate $10 a month to sustain these 10 goals [ http://action.npalliance.org/p/]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>10 things worth sharing</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1232727</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your sustaining support of the NPA.  During this season of giving, please ask your friends and family to join you in supporting the NPA.  Please invite them to donate $10 a month to sustain these 10 goals [ http://action.npalliance.org/p/]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:35:49 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Practicing ethically</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1232694</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

Feeling the season&apos;s solicitation pressures? In this difficult economy, help respond to the needs of patients. Without drug or device company money, the NPA amplifies your voice in the fight to: 
  * Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and investment in community health centers 
 ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:34:59 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Practicing ethically</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1232693</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

Feeling the season&apos;s solicitation pressures? In this difficult economy, help respond to the needs of patients. Without drug or device company money, the NPA amplifies your voice in the fight to: 
  * Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and investment in community health centers 
 ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:09:13 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Action Needed Today. Catholic Bishops vs. Our Patients</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1232414</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

As President of the NPA I don&apos;t normally write e-mails like this one but the current attack on contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act just strikes too close to home. Here is the story:

Last August, following the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine, H]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:38:55 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Gratifying Work</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231888</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

I wanted to personally thank you for your past support of the National Physicians Alliance. During this season of giving, I ask you to please consider becoming a sustaining member of the NPA for as little as $10 a month. 

We came to this profession with idealism and a comm]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:43:57 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Gratifying Work</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231885</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your past support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. . During this season of giving, I ask]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Gratifying Work</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231838</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your past support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. . During this season of giving, I ask]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:42 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Gratifying Work</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231878</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your past support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. . During this season of giving, I ask]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:22 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Why I donate my time and money to the NPA</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231877</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your past support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. . During this season of giving, I ask]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:03:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Why I donate my time and money to the NPA</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231883</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your ongoing support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of sustaining members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. *Please, click here to ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:03:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Gratifying Work</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231884</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your ongoing support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of sustaining members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. *Please, click here to ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:03:30 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>Gratifying Work</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231827</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I wanted to personally thank you for your ongoing support of the National Physicians Alliance. The work of the NPA is made possible by its dedicated corps of sustaining members. Thank you for fueling our work and for helping us look ahead toward 2012. *Please, click here to ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:46:43 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>News from the NPA</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1231372</link>
			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

Inside

  * Question of the Month: Individual Mandate
  * Update on Court Challenges to PPACA
  * LAN Updates
  * NPA In Action!
  * NPA In The News


Question of the Month: What would be lost without the individual mandate in the PPACA?

The Department of Health and Hu]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Who wants to save 7 billion?</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1228453</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday the AMA tweeted an article they wrote (http://t.co/kUontU03) about the NPA&apos;s Good Stewardship project to their over 14,000 followers. Help us continue to spread the word! Share the story from our Facebook wall (http://www.facebook.com/npalliance) or retweet it on Twitter (http://bit.ly/]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Share this: The AMA on NPA</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1228454</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday the AMA tweeted an article they wrote (http://t.co/kUontU03) about the NPA&apos;s Good Stewardship project to their over 14,000 followers. Help us continue to spread the word! Share the story from our Facebook wall (http://www.facebook.com/npalliance) or retweet it on Twitter (http://bit.ly/]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:26:53 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Who wants to save 7 billion?</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1228370</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday the AMA tweeted an article they wrote (http://t.co/kUontU03) about the NPA&apos;s Good Stewardship project to their over 14,000 followers. Help us continue to spread the word! Share the story from our Facebook wall (http://www.facebook.com/npalliance) or retweet it on Twitter (http://bit.ly/]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:12:20 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>A Great Conference! Take a peek at the NPA&apos;s recent events in DC...</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1227684</link>
			<description><![CDATA[2011 CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL PHYSICIANS ALLIANCE:

LEADING THE WAY TO HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES

This month, members of the NPA gathered from around the country for an incredible weekend of learning, networking, laughter, and strategic planning. It was wonderful to put names to faces and to b]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:31:16 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>I&apos;m sorry we missed you</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1219334</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I&apos;m sorry we weren&apos;t able to reach you when our board member called recently on behalf of the National Physicians Alliance. We wanted to give you a few quick updates on our work and also see if you had any feedback for us.

Here&apos;s some of the latest news from the NPA, with]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:27:34 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>dinner invitation</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1226557</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Please join us for our next NPA-SF Bay Area meeting to be held at 6:30pm at the home my home - 8 Lundys Lane, San Francisco, CA 94110.

NPA California chair, Ricky Choi, MD and I will report back on our experiences at the NPA National Meeting in Washington D.C. October 1-3.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:22:24 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Thank you for our conversation</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1225461</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

I want to thank you personally for taking time out of your evening to talk with an NPA board or staff member this week. Email communication never fully substitute for direct conversation, and your feedback is so important to us that we feel it&apos;s essential to reach out and con]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:08:27 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Great News! Florida judge halts Gag Law in its tracks</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1225163</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

This week, supporters of physician free speech won a victory in Florida when a judge granted an injunction that prevents the state from implementing the NRA&apos;s &quot;Gag Law,&quot; which would have restricted physicians from giving patients life-saving information about the deadly risk]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:42:56 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>In case you missed this update&#8230;.</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
inside

  * NPA at the White House  [ #whitehouse ] 
  * Opportunities for Members  [ #opportunities ] 
  * NPA and the FDA [ #fda ] 
  * PPACA in court [ #PPACA ] 
  * Our 6th Annual Conference  [ #conference ] 
  * Welcome Our New Board Members [ #board ] 
  * Good Steward]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:38:23 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>What Summer Vacation?  NPA Earns Big A for August!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
inside

  * NPA at the White House  [ #whitehouse ] 
  * Opportunities for Members  [ #opportunities ] 
  * NPA and the FDA [ #fda ] 
  * PPACA in court [ #PPACA ] 
  * Our 6th Annual Conference  [ #conference ] 
  * Welcome Our New Board Members [ #board ] 
  * Good Steward]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:04:07 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Early Registration deadline extended</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

NPA&apos;s fall conference is right around the corner October 1-3 in Washington D.C. and the details are really coming together. *We&apos;ve just confirmed some exciting new speakers: * 

  * *Marcia Angell, M. D.,* Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Med]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:51:41 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>4 days left to see these amazing speakers at a discount</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

NPA&apos;s fall conference is right around the corner October 1-3 in Washington D.C. and the details are really coming together. *We&apos;ve just confirmed some exciting new speakers: * 

  * *Marcia Angell, M. D.,* Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Med]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:51:20 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Early Registration deadline extended</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1223479</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

NPA&apos;s fall conference is right around the corner October 1-3 in Washington D.C. and the details are really coming together. *We&apos;ve just confirmed some exciting new speakers: * 

  * *Marcia Angell, M. D.,* Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Med]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:01:15 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Check out the Speakers at our Fall Conference</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

NPA&apos;s fall conference is right around the corner October 1-3 in Washington D.C. and the details are really coming together. *We&apos;ve just confirmed some exciting new speakers: * 

  * *Marcia Angell, M. D.,* Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Med]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:10:18 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Have you booked a room for the Conference yet? </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 
Thank you for registering for the 6th Annual NPA Meeting! The details of our event are really coming together. We&apos;ve just confirmed some exciting new speakers: 

  * *Marcia Angell, M. D.,* Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and th]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:05:47 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Time is running out for Early Registration</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1222745</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

We know you&apos;re swamped and you really deserve a break. We&apos;ve planned an inspiring, energizing weekend in Washington DC the weekend of October 1-2 and hope you&apos;ll seize this opportunity to recharge your batteries at the Annual Conference of the National Physicians Alliance.
]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:06:07 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>sick</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I don&apos;t know about you, but from what I can see from my office, the prognosis for our democracy is not good.

The debt ceiling debate, the downgrade in our credit rating, the crazy swings in the stock market&#8230;. And just today, the news is that key members of the Congression]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:30:54 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>important message re NPA leadership</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

Each year, the National Physicians Alliance asks its contributing physician members to vote for candidates for our Board of Directors. Per our bylaws, contributing members are those who have donated at least $100 during the previous 12 months. 

According to our records, y]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:17:22 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>46!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

Happy 45th Birthday, Medicare and Medicaid!
In honor of Medicare and Medicaid&apos;s 45th birthday, we challenge you to test your knowledge! See if you can answer the simple quiz questions about Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act facts we&apos;ve posted on facebook [http://www.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:37:53 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Today marks history for patients.  Learn why. </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

Happy 45th Birthday, Medicare and Medicaid!
In honor of Medicare and Medicaid&apos;s 45th birthday, we challenge you to test your knowledge! See if you can answer the simple quiz questions about Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act facts we&apos;ve posted on facebook [http://www.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:15:09 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Facebook fun to celebrate a birthday</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1221058</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

If you&apos;re on Facebook, you know one thing it is great for is helping celebrate birthdays. Well, this Saturday July 30 marks the 46th birthday since Medicare and Medicaid were enacted. 

No, we&apos;re not asking you to post &quot;Happy Birthday!&quot; on Medicare and Medicaid&apos;s Facebook ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:30:06 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Join NPA&apos;s First Interactive Twitter Chat - It&apos;s Easy!</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1219966</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Join the National Physicians Alliance as we participate in our first Twitter chats on Tuesday, July 19 and Tuesday July 26, both at 9 p.m. EDT. NPA Virginia Local Network Leader Dr. Mark Ryan will lead each of these one hour online chats. The discussions will focus on the iss]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:41:14 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Introducing Dr. Trudy Singzon</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear NPA San Francisco Bay Area Members:

It is my pleasure to introduce the new Leader of the NPA Bay Area, Dr. Trudy Singzon. Many may know Dr. Singzon as a former resident at SFGH/UCSF Family Medicine or through her work at Maxine Hall Health Center in San Francisco. She is a consummate advocat]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:37:52 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Reminder: Deadline July 15 for Board nominations</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

It&apos;s come to our attention that some of our previous materials may have included an incorrect date, but Board Nominations are due July 15 - so you still have 1 week to submit your nominations! Details and instructions are below, please share with your colleagues.

Thanks,
]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:28:59 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>How &apos;bout that FDA!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

Do gory pictures deter smoking? What do you think?
Last week the Food and Drug Administration took dramatic action in the fight to discourage cigarette smoking. Beginning in September 2012, the FDA will require graphic, many would say gory, warnings on all cigarette packages. See]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:21:15 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>I&apos;ve spoken out. Will you?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]] 

Hi I&apos;m Alex Blum, a pediatrician in New York City and a National Physicians Alliance Board member. 

Florida just passed a law forbidding physicians in that state from asking standard screening questions about the presence of guns in the home. Yes, you&apos;re being censored. Th]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:42:41 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Update from the front lines</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

I just wanted to give you a quick update from the front lines of our fight to preserve Physician Free Speech. 

As we had feared, Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 155 into law - limiting physicians from asking the standard safety screening question of whether they keep a  gun in ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 09:01:48 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Reminder: Please Renew Your Commitment to the NPA for 2011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Our records show that you made a financial contribution to the NPA in May of 2010[1] - and it made a real difference.  

Please take a moment today to renew your commitment to the NPA for 2011!  We need the sustaining support of people like you to ensure that everyone in Am]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 13:06:05 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>A Banner Month for the NPA! May News you can use&#8230;.</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

  * Reassuring patients on less intervention
  * Headlines for NPA 
  * Campaign update 
  * Victory in Vermont!
  * Share your work at NPA Annual Meeting
  * Physician Leadership Summit
  * NPA in action

What works best to reassure a skeptical patient when evidence shows]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Airing Your Comments on Physician Free Speech</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1215221</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

*Our national campaign to protect physician free speech needs your support* 

US Map [ https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1021/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=7367 ] 

Please donate $25, $75 or $150 to help turn your comments into a powerful radio spot]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 12:37:49 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>UPDATE: 38 states standing up to protect physician free speech </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

AMAZING!

*Thanks to your support* we&apos;re making major progress on our campaign to defend physicians&apos; right to free speech in the exam room.

So far hundreds of doctors representing dozens of specialties and practice settings have signed onto help in 38 states. Many non-p]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Urgent action: Physician Speech Censored</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear Dr. [[Last_Name]], 

Our right to free speech as physicians is under attack. Several states are considering laws to penalize physicians if they ask patients the basic safety screening question, &quot;Do you keep a gun at home?&quot;  

Such a law is awaiting the governor&apos;s signature in Florida, and s]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 05:45:32 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Please Renew Your Commitment to the NPA for 2011</title>
			<link>http://action.npalliance.org/o/1021/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1213601</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

Our records show that you made a financial contribution to the NPA in May of 2010[1] - and it made a real difference.  

Please take a moment today to renew your commitment to the NPA for 2011, which is now tax-deductible! !  We need the sustaining support of people like yo]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:43:41 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Don&apos;t Miss This One--News of the NPA - April 2011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA

inside 

  * Supreme Court Tackles Data Mining [ #datamining ] 
  * MA Gift Ban Repealed [ #MArepeal ] 
  * NPA Opposes FL bills on elections [ #Florida ] 
  * A Few Words about ACOs [ #ACO ] 
  * Drug Safety Enhancement Act [ #drug_safety ] 
  * NPA Conference Registration]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:48:19 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>What a Month! News from the NPA</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Inside

  * Happy Birthday ACA! 
  * Do MDs HAVE to treat Medicaid patients? 
  * Eyes on Vermont 
  * National Food Day  
  * New Board opening 
  * News of NPA members

Do doctors have a professional obligation to accept Medicaid patients in their practices?

As a regular feature of our]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:12:56 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>News of the NPA - February 2011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]],

inside

    * Should PCPs quit the RUC?
    * News of NPA members
    * News and Updates
    * We have a winner

Should Primary Care Physicians quit the RUC?  

As a regular feature of our monthly newsletter and new blog, we are posing questions important to NPA memb]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<title>News of the NPA - January 2011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[News of the NPA
_________________________________________
inside

  * NPA News [ #npanews ] 
  * Bring NPA to your community [ #yourcommunity ] 
  * This week: Meet up with other NPA  [ #thisweek ] 
  * What do you think about the individual mandate? [ #mandate ] 
___________________________]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:29:58 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>An Open Letter to the NPA Family</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[*&quot;To the NPA Family on the 6-month Anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&quot;*

With enormous pride in each and every Member and Friend of the National Physicians Alliance, I write to you today to offer my reflections on this auspicious day. Today, thanks to you, we are one dec]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:44:56 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>3 simple ways to help people understand benefits in the new health care law</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dear [[First_Name]], 

The 6-month anniversary of the passage of the new health care reform law is approaching. While the law is not perfect, it is a very solid start. On September 23rd, many important new provisions take effect, including: the end of pre-existing condition denials for children, t]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:49:25 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Latest News from the NPA</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[*NPA UPDATES*
September 23rd will mark the 6-month anniversary of the passage of health care reform. To celebrate, the  NPA plans to release posters which highlight the importance of how health care reform benefits patients now: by eliminating lifetime caps, by prohibiting the denial of pre-existin]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<title>Implementation News You Can Use</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Implementation News You Can Use

Implementatioin of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act takes no summer vacation!  This month, we highlight a number of new regulations that will impact both physicians and patients.  Have a specific question, comment or concern?  Let us know at npa@npall]]></description>
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