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Jan 12, 2016 | Issue 154 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
PAFP’s 2017/18 State Legislative Agenda Takes Shape
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The state legislature returns on Jan. 23. Here are some items PAFP will be focusing on: CRNP Independence; PAFP opposes legislation that would eliminate collaborative agreements. Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington) is planning to introduce a bill providing for independence. Credentialing Reform; PAFP supports legislation to standardize credentialing and set a 30-day limit for insurers to process an application or else grant provisional status. Health Committee Chair Matt Baker (R-Tioga) will be the prime sponsor. Prior Authorization Reform; PAFP supports legislation to standardize forms, definitions and enhance electronic communications. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) will be the prime sponsor.
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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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| Register today for the Harrisburg CME Conference |
The first PAFP event of 2017 will be here before you know it! Register today for the Harrisburg CME Conference, March 16-19 at the Hilton Harrisburg. The PAFP is partnering with the Penn State College of Medicine, which expands the program with additional CME and special events. Click here for full details!
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Public Health
Flu shots and health education come to the PA Farm Show
The PA Department of Health is offering free flu shots and health and safety education through several interactive displays at this week’s PA Farm Show. Flu activity is now widespread in Pennsylvania with 4,546 cases reported. In 2016, more than 1,200 attendees received flu shots at the Farm Show.
Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine will give video demonstrations on the administration of naloxone and provide instruction on acquiring the medication in accordance with a standing order signed by Dr. Levine in 2015.
Additional rotating educational offerings at the booth this week include: organ donation; smoking cessation; emergency preparedness; sun safety; and car seat safety.
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Residents & Students
Calling all educators & researchers - deadlines approaching!
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Call for nominations: PAFP Exemplary Teaching Award
You’re picturing them now – who are those faculty physicians who supported you along the way to your dream of being the best family doctor you can be? This is a great way to thank those who have inspired you most! Deadline: Friday, February 10.
Call for abstracts: PAFP Research Day
Posters & live presentations welcome! Researchers may submit their abstract via the online conference registration form. Deadline: Friday, February 10.
Ever find yourself thinking, “No, I’m not settling for Family Medicine…” You’re not alone! Check out the latest AAFP Leaders Voices column by Student Chair Lauren Abdul-Majeed.
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Make a difference by joining PAFP leadership
The PAFP is currently seeking applicants to serve in various leadership positions. Nominations are needed for President-elect, Director At-Large, AAFP Delegate, AAFP Alternate Delegate, and Foundation President. Complete the online application and submit your curriculum vitae to mail@pafp.com.
Nominations for leadership positions may also be received at the annual meeting. The deadline for applications is Jan. 31, 2017.
For questions regarding nominations, contact John Jordan, CAE, PAFP Executive Vice President and CEO, at 1 (800) 648-5623 or jjordan@pafp.com.
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Are you Pennsylvania's best family physician?
Each one of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians' 5,000-plus members plays a unique part in their community, in their practice, and in the lives of their patients. But what sets you or a colleague apart? The PAFP's 2017 Family Physician of the Year contest has kicked off! Visit www.pafp.com/topdoc for more!
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