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Jan. 27, 2016 | Issue 130 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
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PAFP advocacy efforts focused on member concerns
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In 2015, you and most members of the PAFP completed a member survey on a wide array of questions on education, practice settings, and government affairs. Among items topping your advocacy concerns were scope of practice, credentialing, prior authorizations, and access to care. Through our Legal and Government Affairs Commission and Board of Directors, the PAFP has long opposed nurse practitioner independence; newly supports legislation to streamline credentialing; will review impending legislation on prior authorization; and is committed to public policies ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to the health care services they need. Thank you for your guidance!
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Education
Pittsburgh CME Conference PAC-ed with events!
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Join your colleagues and friends in Pittsburgh March 10-13 for an expanded exceptional CME lineup at the Marriott City Center, and fun networking events! These include a PAC fundraiser at the Blue Line Grille (soon to be Buford’s Kitchen) on Thursday night, March 10 from 7-10 pm in downtown Pittsburgh; a dinner gala honoring incoming PAFP President Rob Rodak, DO on March 11; a silent auction featuring overnight getaways, a lottery tree, fabulous baskets and great gift ideas for your perusal and bidding; and Research Day, Saturday, March 12. (Parking is $8 per day.)
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Public Health
Winter weather warning: Stay safe when shoveling snow
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This weekend, much of the mid-Atlantic got blasted with the first snowstorm of 2016 - and one of the biggest in quite some time. Many of your patients are likely still digging out, so make sure they stay safe: according to the Washington Post, other doctors recommend taking breaks, pushing and not lifting, and avoiding alcohol before shoveling.
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Quality Improvement
2015 Meaningful Use attestation deadline information
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule specifying criteria eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) must meet to continue participating in the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The final rule’s provisions encompass EHR Incentive Programs in 2015 through 2017, Stage 3 in 2018, and beyond. EPs may select a reporting period of any continuous 90-day period from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015. For an attestation EHR reporting period in 2015, EPs must attest by Feb. 29, 2016. Program requirements can be found here.
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Residents and Students
Call for abstracts and nominations!
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Call for abstracts!
PAFP Research Day, March 12, Pittsburgh
Submit your abstract via the online registration and abstract submission form to ensure you’re part of this annual event promoting original research: quality improvement projects, community health projects, case studies. Cash prizes! Submission deadline Feb. 10.
Call for nominations!
PAFP Exemplary Teaching Award
Nominate the influential family physician mentor from medical school or residency who supported you along the path to become the family physician you aspire to be. Nomination deadline Feb. 5.
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Bylaws changes available for review
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The bylaws of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians have been amended and posted to this website for member review. The bylaws will be voted on for final approval at the PAFP Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Please click here to view the bylaws changes.
"Sea"-M-E coming in July: Cruise to Bermuda
Snowed in last weekend? There's no snow in Bermuda – now or in July! Join us on a carefree, no-stress five-night CME cruise to Bermuda from Baltimore July 2-7. Transportation to and from port from the Hyatt Place Baltimore included for overnight guests, or for a very nominal fee for those arriving the morning of departure; CME at the hotel before heading to port and on mornings of sail days. This program is a joint venture between the PAFP and the Pa. Optometric Association. Pink sand, beautiful scenery, and great education!
Zoobiquity conference coming April 2, 2016 to Philly
How does a bulldog with atopic dermatitis impact human medicine? Can a gorilla with a bad heart teach us about human cardiology?
Experts in veterinary and human medicine are often confronted with similar clinical challenges and shared diagnoses. Zoobiquity Conference 6 fosters conversations and collaborations that can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat diseases in all species.
Morning case presentations: Atopic Dermatitis and the Cutaneous Microbiome Sleep Apnea Causes and Pharmacotherapies Osteosarcoma Immunotherapy
Afternoon rounds: Rounds at Penn Vet’s Hill Pavilion, Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, and the Philadelphia Zoo will explore connections between animal and human health.
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