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Feb. 9, 2017 | Issue 156 |
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Gov. Wolf presents third state budget proposal
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Gov. Tom Wolf, facing an ever-growing budget shortfall, delivered his 2017-18 budget proposal to a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Mounting obligations, a weak economy, and tax collection far below estimates has led to the Commonwealth to face more than a $2 billion dollar deficit. Unlike the federal government that is currently operating with a $441 billion dollar deficit, Pennsylvania’s Constitution mandates a balanced budget due by June 30 annually. The PAFP will carefully review the governor’s proposals.
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Education
Can you smell what's cooking? A delicious CME conference!
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Residency programs, family medicine interest groups (FMIGs), and exhibitors are invited to form teams and submit a chili recipe to the PAFP’s Chili Cook-off competition at the PAFP Harrisburg CME Conference on Saturday, March 18. No need to do the shopping or cooking – the Hilton staff will prepare your recipe as instructed for the event. So get creative and have fun! Team representatives will promote their entry at the event and rally support networks for monetary votes (online voting and donation will be available, so leverage your social media network!). Learn more and submit your team’s recipe here.
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Public Health
State rep wants to close opioid loophole
Pennsylvania law mandates that opioid prescriptions be written out by hand, but State Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Butler, Mercer) says that makes it easier for opioids to make their way onto the streets. According to KDKA, he has introduced a new bill (House Bill 353) requiring opioid prescriptions to be transmitted electronically to a pharmacy, the way most other drug orders are handled.
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Residents & Students
Get involved with the PAFP at upcoming event weekend
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There are a ton of opportunities for you to get involved culminating with the Harrisburg CME Conference, Annual Meeting and Research Day event in Harrisburg:
Last call for Research Day abstracts and Exemplary Teaching Award nominations! Deadline Feb. 10!
Grassroots advocacy is the call for the Public Policy Symposium event March 16!
Plan your FMIG or residency program team entry to the first ever Chili Cook-off Foundation fundraiser for March 18!
Check out details, including meeting agenda and special events online and be sure to register! If you have any questions, contact Molly Talley, Director of Resident and Student Initiatives.
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CHOP looking for autism research participants
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is looking for participants in its ECHO Autism project, a six-month experimental research study that allows primary care physicians to confidently identify and treat autism. Physicians participate in study clinics and complete questionnaires and get regular access to autism experts at CHOP while learning about evidence-based autism intervention, common medical concerns in children with autism, and successful office visits for children with behavioral concerns. Click here for more information and to sign up.
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