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Dec. 1, 2016 | Issue 152 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
The PAFP-PAC is more important than ever
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The election may be over, but there’s more work than ever for family medicine to accomplish in the Pennsylvania legislature. Consider donating to the PAFP's Political Action Committee, PAFP-PAC. In today’s political environment, PACs are an important part of the political process, and a necessary advocacy tool. Make your contribution today and create a stronger voice for family medicine in government!
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Education
Your input is needed on CME
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The PAFP’s education department is conducting a needs assessment to continue to improve our CME programs. With planning for the March CME event under way, the PAFP is looking for your input on topics and events of most importance to you. Click here to complete the brief needs assessment via SurveyMonkey. If you attended the Kalahari CME Conference last month, please remember to complete the conference’s overall evaluation by clicking here.
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Public Health
Tighter prescribing rules may harm patients
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Tthe anti-abuse strategy of "cutting off the supply at its source" often has the adverse effect of keeping appropriate medical treatment away from patients with chronic pain. According to Kaiser Health News, new rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) encourage but do not demand more stringent coverage requirements for opioids, but doctors fear this will limit patients' access to needed medications and therapies.
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Residents & Students
PAC the House with the PAFP!
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Don’t get mad – get loud!
Advocate for the change you want to see – get involved in PAFP advocacy efforts:
PAFP-PAC the HOUSE T-shirt Challenge
Residents and students can join the PAFP-PAC (Political Action Committee) for a minimum donation of $35 and get a cool T-shirt – which group will win the challenge?
Resident Policy Collaborative
RSVP to join this group, meeting via monthly web calls. Lots to learn; great ideas to implement!
PAFP Public Policy Symposium
March 16, 2017, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hilton Harrisburg
Join the PAFP for a day of training and conversations with Harrisburg’s legislators and policymakers. Registration forthcoming!
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CME Conference, Annual Business Meeting coming in March
The calendar will soon turn over to 2017, and that means a whole host of PAFP CME and events, including the Harrisburg CME Conference and Annual Business Meeting, March 16-19, 2017 at the Hilton Harrisburg! Details and registration are coming soon.
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Are you interested in a PAFP leadership position?
The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians cares about developing leaders in family medicine. Leadership positions within the PAFP include areas like board governance, education, government affairs, and practice advocacy. If you're interested in a PAFP leadership position, click here for an application.
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