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Sept. 8, 2016 | Issue 146 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Pa. selects 3 MCOs for Community HealthChoices project
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Last week, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Aging announced that the Commonwealth has agreed to move forward and negotiate agreements with three managed care organizations (MCOs) for Community HealthChoices (CHC). CHC will coordinate physical health and long-term services and supports (LTSS) for more than 420,000 individuals who are dual-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, over 21, and individuals with disabilities. The MCOs selected are AmeriHealth Caritas, Pennsylvania Health and Wellness (Centene), and UPMC for You. The initiative will roll out regionally starting in 2017.
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Education
Get ready for another Double Points Day; submit questions
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Double Points Day is coming! Double points will be awarded to your PAFP rewards account when you register on Sept. 12 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 Sept. 12. Click here for information and details.
In addition, have a burning medical or legal question? Submit your questions now to be addressed at the Kalahari CME Conference during our Medical/Legal Q&A Ask the Expert Session led by Andrew Worek, Esq. Submit questions to Janine at jowen@pafp.com. All questions will be anonymous.
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Public Health
PAFP: Skip the nasal spray, but get the flu vaccine
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the FluMist nasal spray version of the flu vaccine is ineffective this year, but the PAFP is telling patients to get the flu shot for protection this flu season. Some patients, especially children, are hesitant about shots, but the quick discomfort of a shot is preferable to the symptoms of the flu virus, which include a fever, runny nose, sore throat, aches, and pains - and can last for weeks. Click here to read the PAFP's full statement on this year's flu vaccine.
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Residents & Students
Primary Care Career Fairs, FMEC Conference coming
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Pa. Primary Care Career Fairs: Sept. 8 (Philly) and Sept. 15 (Pittsburgh)!
It’s not too late to register online or just walk in! Meet with teams from FQHCs, rural health clinics, hospital systems, and more. Check out the list of teams exhibiting at each event and get a head-start on your post-residency plans!
FMEC Conference: Oct. 28-30, Pittsburgh
Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC) Conference student scholarships cover conference registration, meals, even a ticket to “Howl at the Moon” Saturday evening! You just have to get yourself to Pittsburgh to join us – you’ll be glad you did! Apply today!
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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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