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Aug. 24, 2017 | Issue 170
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Pa. budget impasse reaching critical stage
Pennsylvania’s unprecedented budget situation comprises a spending plan Gov. Tom Wolf allowed to become law without his signature, no fiscal code addressing revenue derivation, and a $2.2 billion deficit. The Senate and governor agree on borrowing $1.3 billion in future proceeds from the tobacco settlement, utility taxes, expanded gambling, and JUA funds. The House has not yet acted; the Commonwealth has been operating on loans from the treasury. The state’s treasurer may not release funds for another loan, leading to a spending freeze and likely drop in Pennsylvania’s credit rating. House members remain on six-hour call to return to Harrisburg.
Education
Register for Reading CME Conference
The PAFP and Reading Health’s CME conference registration is now open. Click here for details and registration! The CME schedule includes a Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA) Study Group: Congestive Heart Failure, more than 20 prescribed credits, and patient safety sessions. A keynote address to be delivered by PAFP Speaker Hall of Fame lecturer Steve Gilliland. You don't want to miss this event!
Public Health
Longer prescriptions make opioid abuse likelier
When it comes to prescribing opioids, smaller supplies are safest. HealthDay reports a new study suggests a patient who is prescribed a seven-day supply of opioids is twice as likely to begin abusing the drug as one with a two-day prescription; the days supplied is more important than dosage level or the type of pain.
Residents and Students
Gear up for some big events this fall!
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 scholarshipapplication 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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