Progress Notes :: May 20, 2015

Progress Notes :: May 20, 2015 :: Issue 113


		May 20, 2015 \| Issue 113


		Government Affairs Alert: Nurse Practitioners Continue to Push for Independence
		The Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners is again seeking to end collaborative agreements through legislation known as the Modernization of the Professional Nursing Law. The PAFP, Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED), Pa. Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (PA-AAP), American College of Physicians Pennsylvania Chapter (ACP: Pennsylvania), and the Pennsylvania American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (PA ACOG) all oppose. Your voice matters. Oppose the House Bill here and the Senate Bill here through the AAFP's Speak Out tool and help protect patient safety.

		Practice Advocacy Alert: Re-Enrollment, Re-Validation Required for MA Providers
		March 23, 2016 is an important deadline for all Medical Assistance (MA) providers. A fully completed Pennsylvania PROMISe Provider Enrollment Application, along with any required additional documentation or information, must be completed, received, and reviewed by this deadline to avoid claim rejections and expiration of provider enrollment. This applies to all provider types for all current service locations. Please allow at least 60-90 days for application processing and screening. For more information and re-validation procedures, review the MA Bulletin 99-14-06.

		Education Only 66 Days Until Chesapeake Summer Escape CME!
		Ready for fun, sun, and CME? Then, register today for the Chesapeake Summer Escape CME Conference on July 26-29 for more than 16 CME credits including patient safety sessions, child abuse training (Act 31), and hands-on workshops! Don’t forget to submit your musculoskeletal questions to jowen@pafp.com so Dr. Matthew Silvis can demonstrate your questions at this live workshop on Tues., July 28. After a long day of CME, unwind with your family, friends, and colleagues at special PAFP social events including a crab feast, eco-tours, an Iron Chef cooking demonstration, and a fun walk and run.

		Public Health New Comprehensive Asthma Control CME Webcasts
		The PAFP and the Pa. Dept. of Health have collaborated to bring you four new 30-minute CME webcasts on asthma control. The topics include “Determining Asthma Severity and Appropriate Treatment Based on Asthma Severity,” “Determining Asthma Control and Appropriate Therapy Based on Asthma Control,” “Using Inhaled Steroids for Increased Effectiveness,” and “Using Team-Based Care for Increased Adherence and Improved Outcomes.” Completion of each webinar will earn you 0.5 Prescribed credit – up to two full credits. The PAFP is recruiting practices in Philadelphia and Delaware counties who need help improving pediatric asthma management (ages 2-16). Contact Lindsey at lkillian@pafp.com.

		Quality Improvement New Data Diamond Collection Capabilities Developed

		The PAFP’s Data Diamond data collection system recently developed the capability to collect practice information on specialties, location, demographics, practice volume, workflow, and technology and data use. This information is gathered through the Practice Profile and Technology Information Form and allows for practice type identification and improved analytical practice comparison, taking into account various differences between practices and providing a robust context for analysis and review. The Data Diamond team is now in the process of collecting data for the various system practices. Once accomplished, it will open the door to a greater variety and power of analytical review.

		Residents & Students Professional Development Series; AAFP National Conference

		Materials and speaker contact information from our May 8 Professional Development Series session in Lancaster are available for download on the series webpage. Archived presentations are available to everyone. Friday’s session materials feature vital information about employment contracts for those embarking on their job search, CV dos-and-don’ts, and the benefits of resources like the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center. Primary Care Career Center Job Fairs: Mark your calendars! September 3: Sheraton University City, Philadelphia, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. September 11: Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center, Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. PAFP National Conference student scholarship application deadline: June 7!

		Introducing Primary Healthcare Consultants
		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!