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June 18, 2014 | Issue 90 |
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Government Affairs
Advisory Committee on Opioid Addiction Launches
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In April, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Resolution 659, introduced by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon County) which tasked the Joint State Government Commission to create a diverse committee to analyze the issues and make recommendations to elected officials on possible changes to state laws and regulations to stem the tide of opioid abuse. The yearlong effort is set to begin late June.
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Practice Advocacy
Show Your Support for Extension of Medicaid Parity
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In an effort to support extension of Medicaid parity payments, which are due to expire Dec. 31, 2014, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is collecting stories from family physicians on how the increased payment for Medicaid services has made a difference in their practices. Please take a moment to contribute to their lobbying efforts as they meet with legislators over the summer. Their goal is to have letters from all 50 states by July 1. If you have any questions, contact Tracy Koval, PAFP Director of Practice Advocacy, at tkoval@pafp.com.
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Education
Earn CME and PAFP Member Reward Points |
Members can earn reward points for participating in PAFP CME events through the Reward Points Program! For every 10 reward points you earn, redeem them for a $25 credit off a future PAFP CME activity or off PAFP apparel. Sign up for the Pittsburgh CME Conference taking place Nov. 7-9 to receive more than 16 CME credits and earn nine PAFP reward points for attending the full conference. Click here to view the full agenda! Earn additional PAFP reward points for PAFP free online CME programs. Watch your email for information on next month’s reward point’s sale!
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Public Health
2014 Measles Outbreaks Breaking Records
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) states that incidence of measles has spiked. Disease tracking indicates infection is traveling across borders to the U.S., where it was officially declared eliminated in 2000. Know the signs of infection; vaccinate patients according to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) recommendations. Provide a strong recommendation – unvaccinated travelers are infecting unvaccinated individuals when they return home to the U.S. Read more at the MMWR website. PAFP resources include a free CME webcast (Vaccine Potpourri) and two free 30-minute webcasts for staff on vaccine administration, storage and handling.
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Quality Improvement
Deadline Approaches for NCQA Standards Survey Tool Purchase |
Are you considering NCQA patient-centered medical home (PCMH) recognition, or are you up for renewal from the NCQA PCMH 2008 standards? June 30, 2014 is the deadline to purchase the NCQA 2011 Standards Survey Tool and start the recognition process using the 2011 standards. If you have questions, please contact the PAFP’s PCMH specialists, Deb Hammaker (dhammaker@pafp.com) and Sue Hockenberry (shockenberry@pafp.com). Click here for additional NCQA information.
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Residents & Students
Updates: AAFP National Conference, Career Fairs |
Exhibitors also invited to register – looking to hire a family doctor? Join us!
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