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April 5, 2018 | Issue 185
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
PAFP working on prior authorization
After an overwhelming response from PAFP members on prior authorization, the PAFP has increased its lobbying efforts with lawmakers and key legislative staff discussing House Bill 1293 (Rep. Marguerite Quinn-Bucks). Thus week, the PAFP teamed up with Theodore J. Demetriou II, DO and PAFP past-president Dennis L. Gingrich, MD of the Penn State Hershey Medical Group - Fishburn Road. Drs. Demetriou and Gingrich, flanked by critical staff, hosted a PAFP fact-finding session on the problems with House Insurance Committee staff. Members are strongly encouraged to contact their state senator and representative about the issue and its impact on patient care.
Education
Save the dates for Derm and Nemacolin!
Get ready for the Second Annual Procedures in Dermatology event! Join us in State College on Thursday, Sept. 6 through Friday, Sept. 7 for this outstanding event at the Penn Stater. Online registration will be available the first week of May. Then in November, the PAFP will travel to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington for our Nemacolin CME Conference, which will feature a KSA, a minimum of 12 patient safety hours, a leadership institute, and more. Online registration for Nemacolin will be available in June. Be on the lookout for special CME pricing in your email.
Public Health
Pa. medical marijuana providers increase as supply stagnates
Pennsylvania's 7,000 approved medical marijuana patients are having a hard time accessing the treatment, as Billy Penn reports there are only nine operational dispensaries and two market-ready medical marijuana producers. The number of physicians who are able to recommend cannabis treatments is also increasing; the Pa. Dept. of Health lists more than 600 approved providers.
Residents and Students
Calling all leaders: Resident and student assembly meetings and elections
The PAFP values young leaders – here’s your chance to get involved!
PAFP resident and student assemblies and elections are conducted via webinar. Please review the elected positions for residents and students and learn more about the PAFP Committee structure to determine which opportunities best suit your interests.
Student Assembly: Tuesday, April 10, 8 p.m. RSVP here.
Resident Assembly: Tuesday, April 17, 8 p.m. RSVP here.
AAFP National Conference scholarships – apply now!
Students should apply to both AAFP scholarships and PAFP scholarships prior to the AAFP May 1 application deadline; PAFP deadline is June 1.
Other News
Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Tony Reed MD
- Ameer Shams, MD
- Neha Sachdev, MD
Would you like to be featured on our brand new website?
A new, exciting feature appearing the homepage of the brand new www.pafp.com is called “Member Spotlight.” It includes a Q-and-A with a PAFP member about their experience practicing family medicine, the joys of the specialty, and how they decided it was the perfect career for them. If you’d like to appear on this feature – or if you know someone who’d be interested – email PAFP Director of Media and Public Relations Bryan Peach at bpeach@pafp.com. A web form will be up soon for interested members to complete.
CHC training available to physicians
Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania’s mandatory managed care program for individuals who are eligible for both Medical Assistance and Medicare (dual eligibles), older adults, and individuals with physical disabilities — serving more people in communities while giving them the opportunity to work, spend more time with their families, and experience an overall better quality of life. Narrated training modules are now available: click here to get started.
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