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March 21, 2019 | Issue 209
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Key items introduced in Pa. House
Two key PAFP legislative agenda items have been introduced in the Pa. House of Representatives. State Rep. Clint Owlett has introduced House Bill 533 that would improve the credentialing process for physicians and address unwarranted delays by health insurers. And House Minority Insurance Committee Chairman Tony DeLuca has introduced House Bill 601 designed to render non-compete clauses in health care employment contracts null and void. The PAFP strongly supports both measures.
Education
Join us for more excellent education in 2019 and beyond
The PAFP would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Business Meeting, CME, and Research Day event at the Wyndham in Gettysburg. We had a number of first-time attendees and supporters with us in Gettysburg. We hope to see everyone again at our upcoming events in 2019. Be sure to check our website for future agendas and details. If you have any questions or comments regarding PAFP’s CME events, please reach out to Janine Owen or Lindsey Killian.
Save the dates…
PAFP’s 3RD Annual Dermatology (Featuring Outdoor Medicine) Conference, Lake Raystown Resort and Conference Center, August 8-10, 2019
Bedford CME Conference, Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford, PA, Nov. 8-10, 2019
PAFP Annual Business Meeting, CME Conference, & Research Day, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA March 5-8, 2020
Public Health
Physician burnout rate on the rise?
The physician burnout rate increased between 2014 and 2017, according to a recent study. HealthDay reports research published in JAMA Network Open measured trends and examined factors related to physician burnout in a survey study and found an increase in burnout over the three-year period, from 40.6 to 45.6 percent, with early-career physicians most susceptible.
Residents and Students
Navigate Student Loans discount; AAFPNC, FMEC coming up
We’re thrilled to offer a special discount to PAFP members for Navigate Student Loans consultations! FREE mini-consultations and a HUGE discount on full, personalized consultations. Worth every penny – guaranteed. Please call to make an appointment before the offer expires April 1. Find more details here.
Congratulations to our 2019 Research Day Award Winners!
Researchers: Plan to join us in 2020 in Hershey!
AAFP National Conference News
July 25-27, Kansas City, Mo.
Registration & Scholarship applications are open
AAFPNC call for posters; deadline 4/1
FMEC Annual Meeting
Nov. 1-3, 2019, Lancaster, Pa.
Call for submissions: sessions, workshops and posters.
Other News
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Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Summer Knight, MD
- John Whiteside, MD
- Lisa Keiner, DO
- Laura Smith, MD
- Kayla Richardson, MD
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