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June 2, 2016 | Issue 139 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Hepatitis C conundrum for policymakers, providers
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2012 issued guidelines recommending anyone born between 1945 through 1965 get tested for Hepatitis C.The CDC maintains its one-time testing guideline will prevent 120,000 deaths. House Bill 59, currently in the Senate and nearing passage, would require hospitals and primary care physicians to offer testing for Hep C to persons within that age bracket in line with the CDC’s recommendation. However, costs have risen exponentially with new treatments, straining already struggling Medicaid programs. The emergence of more Hep C diagnoses are creating plenty of challenges for providers, insurers, and policymakers.
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Education
Need a SAM before 2016 is through?
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Need a SAM study group before the end of the year? Watch your inbox on June 20 when our next CME Conference registration goes live and get complete information on our next SAM study group on the topic of depression, along with more than 15 hours of exceptional CME at the new Kalahari Convention Center, November 18-20. Visit www.pafp.com for more!
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Public Health
New diabetes resources available from the PAFP
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Summer is fast approaching with weekends full of cookouts and celebrations. For patients with diabetes, the social summer events can be a challenge when managing their insulin. From the PAFP RPC/CHCC Collaborative, PAFP has created a new mini-webcast series focused on diabetes. The series includes five different webcasts and handouts you can view for non-CME credit. The topics include the importance of self-management and barriers to insulin. For patients with diabetes, the CDC stresses the importance of planning appropriately for summer outings. Click here to view webcasts and handouts.
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Residents & Students
Final call for AAFP National Conference scholarships
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Students: PAFP scholarships are available for AAFP National Conference
Deadline: June 3: apply today! Congratulations to the 14 Pennsylvana med students selected for AAFP scholarships! If you applied but were not selected, there’s still time to apply for a PAFP scholarship!
Resident Policy and Advocacy Collaborative
Join this initiative to develop your advocacy skills. Participate in monthly calls to learn from experts. Hone your message and let your voice and be heard! RSVP here.
Date change: PAFP/Pennsylvania Medical Society Advocacy Day will be rescheduled - the State Senate will not be in session on Oct. 5. Stay tuned for update pending release of the session calendar.
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Download PAFP Connect, the mobile app for members
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The PAFP Connect app for iOS (Apple) and Android devices is the fastest, most convenient way to get PAFP news, publications, and updates on your phone. From social networking to daily news briefings, from alerts to customizable groups - plus publications like Keystone Physician - get PAFP Connect!
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