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April 8, 2015 | Issue 110 |
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Government Affairs
PAFP to Testify on Organ Donation
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Doug Spotts, MD, past president and current board chair of PAFP, will testify before the House Republican Policy Committee as it launches a series of hearings on organ donation on Thursday, April 9. Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) invited PAFP to testify in order for the Committee to better understand the role primary care physicians play in discussing organ donation along with other end-of-life directives. The Committee intends to review educational, clinical, and law enforcement issues surrounding organ donation.
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Practice Advocacy
Practice Manager Workshops Coming
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The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians has scheduled 2015 Practice Manager Workshops for member practice managers and key staff. Spring sessions with be held the week of April 27, 2015 in State College, Pittsburgh, and Indiana. Not only will timely information on current practice management topics be shared, you will also have an opportunity to network with fellow practice managers in your area. Workshops take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with breakfast served. Attendance and parking are free. Registration is now open! Details for fall sessions will follow at a later date.
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Education
Chesapeake Summer Escape CME Registration Now Open
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Ready for a summer vacation, but still need CME? Join us for the Chesapeake Summer Escape CME Conference on July 26 through 29 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay for more than 16 CME credits, with session topics on suspected child abuse (Act 31), women's health, COPD, and many more! After a day of CME, enjoy time with your family at PAFP Foundation-planned events such as a crab feast, guided eco-adventures, an iron chef competition, and don’t miss our family fun walk-run fundraiser. Register online by June 25 to receive the early bird discount rate!
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Public Health
Public Health CME and Resources Available
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Have you seen the latest issue of the Keystone Physician? The online publication is filled with additional CME resources. In the newest edition, you will find a “Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting” piece, an informational article on obstructive sleep apnea, a 14-page colorectal cancer screening CME monograph, and six different tip sheets on topics includeing weight management strategies, managing obesity with pharmacotherapy, safe opioid prescribing recommendations, and use of appropriate medication. Te next Keystone Physician will be available soon, featuring “essential senior care” information.
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Quality Improvement
Proposed Rule Issued for Stage 3 of Meaningful Use
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On March 20, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs - Stage 3; the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) also announced proposed 2015 Edition certification criteria for health information technology products. The focus of both rules is interoperability of data and to make the EHR Incentive Programs more flexible. Click here for more.
The public may submit comments by May 29, 2015.
Need assistance with Meaningful Use? Contact Primary Healthcare Consultants at info@phc-consultants.com.
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Residents & Students
Assembly Meetings Scheduled; Congratulations to Winners
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Resident and Student Assembly meetings scheduled – RSVP today!
Discuss issues, elect leaders and commission representatives. We need you to volunteer and lead!
Please RSVP to Molly Talley to ensure you get the connection details via email.
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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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