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July 2, 2014 | Issue 91 |
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Government Affairs
$29.1 Billion Pa. Budget Awaits Gov. Corbett's Signature
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Senate and House leaders have crafted a no-new taxes budget, despite a $1.5 billion deficit, that includes an additional $1 million dollars into the Dept. of Health’s Primary Health Care Practitioner Program – raising the line item to $4.61 million. The budget awaits Gov. Tom Corbett’s signature. The PAFP is slated to work with the department to expand family medicine residency slots for programs that yield physicians to medically underserved areas. Several non-budget related legislative items seem to be set for the fall, including a prescription monitoring bill, a pharmacist injection bill, and PCMH legislation initiated by the PAFP.
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Practice Advocacy
CMS Offers Incentive Programs Education
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Education
PAFP Online CME Programs Available 24-7 |
Need CME on your schedule? Check out the PAFP Foundation’s online CME programs with over 25 CME webcasts that you can watch right on your computer from your home or office. Topics include vaccines, DOT training, diabetes, and so many more! All you need is your computer, laptop, or any Internet-enabled device. Simply log in to register, watch the video, and then take the post-test. Most online webcasts are available for 1 prescribed credit of CME; tons of patient safety credits are available. Also, PAFP members receive one reward point per online CME webcast. View our online CME catalog here!
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Public Health
Immunization CME for Physicians, Practice Staff Available
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PHYSICIANS: Physician leadership is key to proper vaccine management, and every bit as important as a physician recommendation for vaccination and standing orders. In 2012, the Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) discovered physician offices frequently mismanage vaccines. Top problems include temperature fluctuations and storage of expired with non-expired vaccines. Avoid common problems! Read these storage/handling tips and watch a free CME webcast.
PRACTICE STAFF: Two mini-webcasts – Recommendations and Requirements for Vaccine Storage and Vaccine Administration Techniques and Tips – deliver critical education for any primary care practice that provides vaccinations. Visit www.pafp.com/vaccines for more.
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Quality Improvement
NCQA 2014 Standards Now Required for Practices New to PCMH |
June 30, 2014 was the last day to purchase the survey tool needed to submit for 2011 PCMH standards. If you are starting your PCMH journey now, the 2014 standards will be required through NCQA. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with the 2014 Standards, they are available for free from NCQA by clicking here. The new standards place a large emphasis on quality improvement and patient access. If you need any assistance interpreting or would like the help of a consultant with PCMH, please contact us.
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Residents & Students
Learn More about DPC; Looking for a Roommate in Kansas City? |
PAFP staff was inspired to meet residents and students at the Direct Primary Care Summit 2014 and hear the call for connections to direct primary care (DPC) practices. DPC physicians are invited to contact Molly Talley to form a network to increase resident and student exposure and experience. Check out #DPCSummit and #DPCSummit2014 on Twitter to view live coverage of the event, discussions, and innovations already in practice by national DPC leaders.
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