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April 23, 2014 | Issue 86 |
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Government Affairs
Pa. Medicaid Expansion: Corbett, HHS Meet Over Plan
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After the Corbett administration decided not to expand Medicaid in Pennsylvania, it submitted a quasi-alternative named Healthy Pennsylvania under the section 1115 waiver provision of the Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid program. The plan would create a subsidized system wherein adults under 133 percent of the federal poverty level could be eligible for either private insurance or Medicaid depending on their health status. Now that the public comment period is over, closed-door negotiations are to begin between the administration and HHS officials. The PAFP urges haste from both sides to reach a resolution.
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Practice Advocacy
Practice Manager Workshops Completed Successfully
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In mid-April, PAFP staff held three Practice Manager Workshops in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Valley Forge. The agenda included information on ICD-10, the Physician Quality Reporting System, the Affordable Care Act, Meaningful Use, the patient-centered medical home, legislative updates, and much more. Practice managers learned and shared helpful tips and tools and appreciated the opportunity to network with others experiencing similar hurdles. Feedback has been positive, with requests for more opportunities to come together. Have your practice manager contact Tracy Koval at tkoval@pafp.com for more information – we’re looking forward to growing these workshops and engaging your staff!
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Education
PAFP Offering Two Trainings for DOT Medical Examiners
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Congrats to the following newly certified medical examiners: Peter Cognetti, MD; William DeMedio, MD, Timothy Owolabi, MD; Sue Roberts; Corey Smith, MD.
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Public Health
Plenty of Free Patient Safety CME Available Online
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Visit www.pafp.com/FindCME or follow the links below to find these CME webcasts, all of which are free courtesy of public health partnerships:
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Quality Improvement
Hardship Exemption Available if EHR Vendor Delays 2014 Version
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If you are glad to see signs of spring but have yet to see signs of an upgrade to your EHR to meet the 2014 certification, you may be eligible for a hardship exemption if your vendor continues to delay upgrading. The rules and deadlines for applying are different depending on where you are with Meaningful Use, so click here for a guide from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Residents & Students
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Meet New Leaders; Scholarship Opportunities Available
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| Meet your incoming resident and student assembly leaders! Congratulations! All resident and student members can join the conversation, too – hop on the PAFP Community and join the resident or student group!
Student scholarship applications are still open for AAFP’s National Conference, Aug. 7 through 9 in Kansas City – don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the largest family medicine event in the country! Students tell us every year that their experiences there are truly inspiring and empowering.
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One More Week to Bid and Support PAFP Foundation
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The PAFP Foundation Online Auction continues until next Wednesday, April 30. Register to bid on more than 90 items and show your support of the PAFP Foundation and family medicine in Pennsylvania! Don’t forget to refer your friends – the more bids we have, the more money we can raise for the Foundation and for medical student scholarships! All proceeds go directly to the Foundation. Visit www.biddingforgood.com/pafp!
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PAFP Releases 'Primary Care & News Media'
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The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians has released its third publication in the PAFP Big 3 series! Primary Care & News Media is a guide for the family physician to understand and work with traditional news media - print, radio and television. Check out the guide and add to the news media discussion!
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