Welcome to the NLA
Here's What You Need to Know!
VALUE PROPOSITION
The NLA is a non-profit medical association whose mission is to enhance lipid management in clinical medicine. We are the multidisciplinary professional home for practitioners interested in the continuously developing field of Clinical Lipidology. The NLA proudly provides avenues for lipid focused education, practice enhancement and networking opportunities, and the development of personal relationships of the highest quality not available through other organizations.
ATTEND A MEETING
Network with colleagues, meet experts in clinical lipidology, and learn about the latest developments in the field at one of the NLA’s three meetings a year. The NLA holds a Clinical Lipid Update (CLU) in the spring and fall, as well as Annual Scientific Sessions to provide comprehensive programs addressing the latest science and research in the field.
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
2024 Meetings Coming Soon
PUBLICATIONS
Members receive the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, the official peer-reviewed journal of the NLA, and the LipidSpin, the NLA’s quarterly magazine. As a member of the NLA, you now have the opportunity to submit articles for both publications!
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Journal of Clinical Lipidology |
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LipidSpin |
FURTHER YOUR KNOWLEDGE
The NLA offers an array of educational programs tailored to healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers. Educational offerings are developed in a variety of formats for your convenience and include live courses, print materials, and online activities. These activities have been designed to prepare professionals for the certification requirements established by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) and the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (ACCL).
Mark your Calendars for these Live Courses:
PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT
The Practice Management Council is constantly developing tools and resources to assist our members with providing the best and most up to date patient centered care in the field of lipid management. Below are a few helpful resources:
- Patient Tear Sheets
- ICD -10 commonly used Lipidcentric code sheet to assist in billing
GET INVOLVED
Joining a committee is an excellent way to become involved in the association and meet other members. Each division is broken down into different Councils, managed by the Board of Directors. Under each Council are multiple committees focused on different interests and tasks.
This page was last updated: Sep 07, 2023