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Jan. 25, 2019 | Issue 205
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
PAFP reacts to proposed venue rule change
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Civil Procedural Rules Committee has proposed amending the current rules and allow medical liability lawsuits to move outside of the county where the alleged malpractice occurred. The PAFP has joined the outcry by issuing a letter from PAFP President David O’Gurek, MD to the committee. Stakeholders have until Feb. 22 to comment on the proposal. After that deadline, the proposal with go to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for consideration. Members are encouraged to write, fax, or email the committee before Feb. 22.
Education
Include the PAFP in your New Year's resolutions
Spend more time with your family and take time for yourself in 2019. Join the PAFP and WellSpan Health in Gettysburg March 7-10 at the Wyndham Gettysburg. You can attend state-mandated CME and meet all your patient safety requirements during the day, then enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Gettysburg with your family in the evening. Between the mandated CME requirements, you will have the opportunity to participate in the PAFP's Wellness Initiative with movement breaks, positive food choices, and nurture relationships with fellow family medicine providers. Click here to register before the early bird rate ends on Feb. 1.
Public Health
Anti-vaccine movement a top public health threat: WHO
As the anti-vaccine movement gains traction, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed vaccine hesitancy among its top global health threats of 2019, alongside the worldwide influenza pandemic, weak primary health care, climate change, and HIV. According to U.S. News & World Report, the WHO says vaccination prevents 2 to 3 million deaths per year.
Residents and Students
'Tis the season for events galore!
Mark your calendar!
PAFP Annual Meeting, CME Conference and Research Day
March 7-10, 2019, Wyndham Gettysburg
There’s lots to offer residents & medical students!
Special registration discounts available for residents – early bird rates end Feb. 1
PAFP Events are always FREE for student members!
Conference agenda and online registration
Come Saturday for Research Day and Advocacy Workshop for residents and students, and much more!
AAFP National Conference
July 25-27, 2019, Kansas City, Mo.
Student scholarship application open!
Apply for BOTH:
AAFP scholarships Deadline: May 1
PAFP Foundation scholarship Deadline: June 1
AAFPNC call for abstracts:
Submit a poster (Deadline: April 1)
Other News
All NCCL constituencies filled
Earlier this month, the PAFP sent an email calling for physician leaders to attend the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL). Due to an overwhelming response, all positions are now filled. Thank you so much for your interest in this conference!
PAFP releases results of legislative priorities survey
When the PAFP unveiled its 2019-20 State Legislative Agenda, we invited members to help us prioritize our advocacy slate. Among issues like prior authorization and insurer credentialing, which are most important to family physicians in Pennsylvania? Click here to see the results of our survey, which will guide the PAFP's decision-making in Harrisburg through 2020.
Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Ruth Christoforetti, MD
- Judithe Paulius, DO
- Jennifer Cohn, DO
- Julie Magallanes-Monton, DO
- James Philip, DO
- Brian Ong, DO
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