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Feb. 10, 2016 | Issue 131 |
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PAFP Mobile App Available Now
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We're proud to announce PAFP Connect, the new mobile app built exclusively for PAFP members. With PAFP Connect, you can receive the latest news and information related to family medicine with the added option of sharing updates with fellow PAFP members. Get started today by downloading PAFP Connect from your mobile device's app store. PAFP Connect is also available on your desktop at www.pafpconnect.com.
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Register to vote online today!
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It’s an exciting election year, and the Pennsylvania primary is Tuesday, April 26. It has never been easier to register to vote - just click here and fill out the form. The deadline is March 2, but register now and be ready to exercise your constitutional right. Pennsylvania may play a big role in the presidential primary since moving up its primary date from May – and there are key races for U.S. and state House and Senate. Being a voter also makes your advocacy voice stronger, as elected officials can check your voter status upon inquiry. Do it today!
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Education
PAFP CME coming to Pittsburgh, Bermuda, and the Poconos
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Early bird registration ends today at 5 p.m. for the Pittsburgh CME Conference! Our silent auction Friday, March 11 features fabulous baskets and getaways; proceeds benefit residents and students. You can bid even if you’re not in Pittsburgh - watch pafp.com for details.
Join us for great SEA-M-E and enjoy Bermuda's pink sandy beaches on the PAFP Cruise! We’ve partnered with the Pa. Optometric Society, so we’ll have some dual CME.
The November CME meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18-20 at Kalahari Convention Center in the Poconos. Kalahari is unlike anything you’ve ever seen - plan to bring the family!
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Public Health
PAFP recruiting practices for asthma project
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The PAFP is recruiting practices in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties for an asthma quality improvement project. The data-driven project aims to improve asthma control among pediatric patients with asthma through education, training, and technical assistance for primary care practices. The project will connect practices with local resources and provide a collaborative learning environment that helps practices learn from each other. Participating practices receive a free lunchtime CME webcast and workshop, free EHR technical assistance, and a $1,000 stipend for the practice for their first month of asthma data. Interested practices contact Lindsey Killian.
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Quality Improvement
Join the IHI in Florida to improve patient care
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The 17th Annual Summit on Improving Patient Care in the Office Practice and the Community taking place March 20-22, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. will bring together more than 1,000 thought leaders from around the globe, in an intimate and dynamic conference setting, to examine new ways to improve care delivery and coordination across the continuum. Together with expert faculty, you can explore how individuals and communities can have an impact on improving care, promoting health, and lowering costs within our changing health care system. Visit the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) for more information and enrollment details.
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Residents and Students
Don't miss a thing - register for upcoming events
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Don’t miss a thing - join the excitement at the Pittsburgh CME Conference! Residents and students enjoy free or discounted registration pricing for all PAFP events, and the upcoming March conference in Pittsburgh offers clinical, advocacy, research and networking opportunities like no other meeting! Please join us! Peruse the full agenda of clinical and business sessions, including awards and celebrations, and register in advance. Questions? Contact Molly Talley, PAFP Director of Resident and Student Initiatives.
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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.
Resolution available for review, comment
A resolution titled Expanding Capabilities, AAFP My CME Transcript Website is available for members to review on the Members Only section of this website. You will need your AAFP ID to log in to this section. Members may comment on this resolution through March 13; please send comments to jjordan@pafp.com.
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