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Feb. 11, 2015 | Issue 106 |
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Government Affairs
PAFP, Others United against Nurse Practitioner Independence
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While the bills have yet to be introduced, co-sponsorship memos are being circulated by State Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) and Sen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland) that would eliminate collaborative agreements in Pennsylvania between physicians and nurse practitioners (NPs). Meanwhile, the PAFP, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Pennsylvania chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and other physician associations and specialties stand united against the to-be-introduced legislation.
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Practice Advocacy
Gov. Tom Wolf Announces Medicaid Expansion Plan
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Gov. Tom Wolf says he has identified complications with the launch of Healthy PA, former Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan for Medicaid expansion. In an attempt to alleviate confusion, remove unnecessary red tape, and streamline the system, Wolf announced Pennsylvania will be transitioning to a simplified Medicaid expansion plan. The Dept. of Human Services (DHS) has been tasked with contacting the federal government withdrawing federal consideration of the "Healthy" option, and work has begun making changes to the eligibility system. Transitions will occur over a long period of time to keep individuals informed and continually covered.
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Education
Last Week for Valley Forge Conference Early Bird Discount
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Sign up by Wednesday, Feb. 18 to receive the PAFP Foundation early bird discount off your Valley Forge CME Conference registration fee (a $30 savings!). For only $69, receive more than 16 CME credits (including 13 Patient Safety sessions) with topics from insulin management, hepatitis C, fibromyalgia, vaccines, sleep disorders, child abuse recognition, and much more! Click here to view the full conference agenda!
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Public Health
Send Valentine's Day E-Card to Patients, Loved Ones
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Show your patients and loved ones that you care about their health and remind them to get their colorectal cancer screening with this easy-to-send Valentine’s Day e-card. If your electronic health records system can send email to patients, send the e-card to patients aged 50 to 75, or send it to all patients to forward on to their loved ones. Please share and help to spread this important preventive screening message!
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Quality Improvement
Attestation Deadline for Eligible Professionals: Feb. 28
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If you participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program in Pennsylvania, the grace period ends June 30, 2015.
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Residents & Students
Call for Research Abstracts; Join us at Valley Forge
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Call for research abstracts!
Join us for the Valley Forge CME Conference!
Residents and Students are welcome to participate in the PAFP’s Valley Forge CME Conference, Annual Meeting, and Research Day March 19 through 22. There’s a host of clinical sessions, business, advocacy, and leadership development, awards, celebrations, and networking to help enhance your education and training. Check details online; contact Molly Talley with questions.
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Introducing Primary Healthcare Consultants
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After months of research, planning, and development, the PAFP is proud to introduce Primary Healthcare Consultants. From Meaningful Use to patient-centered medical home transformation, Primary Healthcare Consultants is dedicated to practice innovation and transformation. Click here to visit the website!
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