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July 28, 2016 | Issue 143 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Hepatitis C testing bill signed into law
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2012 issued guidelines recommending anyone born between 1945 through 1965 be tested for Hepatitis C. The CDC maintains its one-time testing guideline will prevent 120,000 deaths. House Bill 59 (now Act 87 of 2016) requires hospitals and primary care physicians to offer testing for Hep C to persons within that age bracket, with some exception such as emergency care or previous testing. If the screening is reactive, appropriate follow up or referral is to occur. The law goes into effect Sept. 19.
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Education
Gear up for Double Points Day on Aug. 1
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Double Points Day is coming! Double points will be awarded to your PAFP rewards account when you register on August 1 to attend the Kalahari CME Conference this November. Online registration or your faxed registration form must be received between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on August 1 to be awarded double points. By registering on Double Points Day, you will have instantly accumulated enough points to use your $25 discount off of any future PAFP live CME or product! Click here for complete conference information and details.
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Public Health
Remember to discuss vaccines with your patients
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As students and parents prepare for the start of another academic year, remember to talk to your patients about their vaccine schedule. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made changes to its vaccination recommendations effective February 1, 2016. You can review the changes by clicking here. The CDC offers printable vaccine catch-up schedules and now an interactive vaccine schedule app for clinicians. You can also learn more about vaccine recommendations by attending live CME sessions at the PAFP’s Kalahari CME Conference in November.
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Residents & Students
60 students going on AAFP National Conference road trip
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Sixty (60!) Pennsylvania medical students are heading to Kansas City for a weekend of family medicine inspiration, exploration, and networking with physician leaders and hundreds of the best residency teams across the country at the AAFP National Conference (AAFPNC). Follow social media for pics and news!
RSVP: Resident Policy and Advocacy Collaborative
This group is ready to get rolling following AAFPNC! Still accepting new folks – let your voice be heard! RSVP.
FMEC Conference, Oct. 28-30, Pittsburgh
Student scholarship application open! Apply! Join us!
PAFP Policy and Advocacy Symposium, March 16, 2017, Harrisburg Mark your calendar, stay tuned for details!
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Are you 'PAFP Connect-ed' to our mobile app?
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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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