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Aug. 25, 2016 | Issue 145 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Pa. prescription drug monitoring portal launches
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Starting this Friday, physicians are to query patients’ controlled substance prescription history (Schedules II through V). Prescribers (or their delegates) are required to check the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Portal (PA PDMP AWARxE) for each patient the first time the patient is prescribed a controlled substance by the prescriber, or if the prescriber has reason to believe, using sound clinical judgment, that a patient may be abusing or diverting drugs. However, the Pa. Dept. of Health is recommending prescribers check the system every time before prescribing. Please click here for more information including tutorials, FAQs and registration instructions.
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Education
Join Thomas Jefferson University for diabetes symposium
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Thomas Jefferson University presents the 5th Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Trends. This 4.5-credit event includes in-depth presentations on myriad hot topics, including keynote lectures on type 2 diabetes management and the management of diabetes in the inpatient setting. In addition, current recommendations will be discussed regarding diet, exercise and pharmacology, as well as bariatric surgery in obesity management. We will also have time for questions and answers after the keynote lectures, ending the day with cases for discussion with our expert faculty. Click here for more information or to register!
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Public Health
Pa. among states with most travel-related Zika cases
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While mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus have not yet made their way into Pennsylvania, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports Pennsylvania is one of the states with the most confirmed travel-related Zika cases. According to the Pa. Dept. of Health, there are 82 confirmed infections in the Keystone State with 120 test results pending. Zika is spread primarily through the bite of a mosquito, though it can also be spread through sexual contact or from a mother to a baby during pregnancy.
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Residents & Students
AAFPNC 'rap-up'; primary care career fairs
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AAFP posts videos of National Conference Main Stage speakers
View and share these inspiring sessions featuring FM superstars ZDoggMD, Jeffrey Brenner, MD, and Wanda Filer, MD!
Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Fairs are coming to Philly and Pittsburgh in September! Register today!
Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC) Conference
October 28-30, Pittsburgh Student scholarship application open! Apply today!
PAFP Resident Policy and Advocacy Collaborative launches
This new group enjoyed its first web conference call last week, reviewing federal and state laws, bills, and policies that will impact the future of primary care. RSVP here to ensure you’re part of our next call!
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Check out the PAFP's brand new apparel store
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The PAFP is excited to announce its new apparel store! You can redeem 10 membership reward points for a $25 discount on a minimum $50 order. Contact Lindsey Killian for your special promo code to use during your check out process, and if there are items you'd like to see us make available, submit your request to her. Only one discount code can be used per order. Click here to view the new apparel store!
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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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