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Aug. 10, 2017 | Issue 169
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
JUA threatens lawsuit if state adopts Senate plan
The nonprofit Pa. Professional Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) has threatened to sue the Commonwealth should the Senate fiscal code bill be concurred with by the House and signed into law. The Senate on July 27 passed House Bill 118 that included language to transfer $200 million from the JUA to the General Fund, and sunsets the association “if payment is not made.” Created by the legislature in response to medical liability market instability in 1976, and reauthorized during the establishment of MCARE reforms, JUA serves as an insurer lottery for providers who cannot secure liability coverage through normal means.
Education
Earn patient safety credit this summer
Squeeze in some patient safety CME hours this summer with our one-day CME event at the Sheraton of Bucks County in Langhorne on Saturday, Aug. 19. The first session of the day starts at 8:45 a.m., and the daylong focus on dermatology will conclude at 4 p.m. Hands-on workshops, didactic lectures, and case studies are all part of the day. Click here and register to join us! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Janine Owen or Lindsey Killian.
The PAFP and Reading Health’s CME conference registration is now open. Click here for details!
Public Health
Pa. preps for new immunization requirements
As the school year draws closer, Pennsylvania physicians and parents are preparing for the state's new immunization requirements. Previously, students had eight months from the start of school to get their shots - now they have just five days. Please visit the Pa. Department of Health for more information about this important change.
Residents and Students
Primary Care Career Fair, FMEC Conference coming your way soon
Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Fair
Thursday, Sept. 7, Philadelphia
Hosted by Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center
Register today for this networking event, offering important information about practice opportunities, FQHCs and CHCs, loan repayment programs directly from experts and practice teams themselves. Explore your options - envision what you want for your future and start charting your course!
Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC)
FMEC Annual Meeting comes to Cleveland, Nov. 10-12. Student scholarship application is open - apply today! Scholarship covers everything including registration, conference meals and hotel - you just need to get yourself to Cleveland! Residency exhibitor registration is open, too.
Other News
Thomas Jefferson University hosts diabetes symposium
Thomas Jefferson University is hosting its 6th Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Trends Friday, Oct. 6 at the Dorrance H Hamilton Building in Philadelphia. The course offers a unique learning experience emphasizing the inter-professional team approach needed to improve diabetes care and prevent complications. Click here for more information and registration!
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