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May 16, 2019 | Issue 213
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Highmark, UPMC, AG Shapiro head to court
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is to hear arguments on Thursday, May 16 in the case of extending the landmark Highmark/UPMC consent decree issued five years ago that granted certain patients access to both networks/insurers. The Pittsburgh-based dispute is a case of interest around the nation as the lines between provider networks and insurers blur in other regions and states. Further, the situation has raised state legislative questions around provider networks not-for-profit status, and ensuring competitive markets without monopolies. The consent decree expires June 30.
Education
Question of the Month and summer CME
The PAFP Education “Question of the Month” is back. Please take a moment to respond either YES or NO to this month’s question of the month. The PAFP will continue to send a “Question of the Month” to collect feedback from you to ensure we are meeting your CME needs.
The countdown to summer has begun! Remember to register for PAFP’s 3rd Annual Dermatology and Outdoor Medicine Conference on Thursday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 10 at Lake Raystown. If you have a group of three or more (residents or colleagues) interested in registering as a group, contact Lindsey Killian for special group pricing.
Public Health
Measles outbreak tops 830 across U.S.
The U.S. measles outbreak continues to grow, with a total of 839 cases confirmed across 23 states, including Pennsylvania. According to The Hill, there have been 75 new cases in the past week as the outbreak inches toward the 1994 record of 963 cases. Some states have begun taking steps to limit exemptions for parents who don't want to vaccinate their children.
Residents and Students
Meet your resident and student leaders; apply for scholarships
Your new resident and student leaders
Congratulations to our newest slate of elected Resident and Student Assembly officers! Stay tuned for reports of their advocacy for family medicine, representing their peers across Pennsylvania, and event invitations for you to meet up in the coming year.
AAFP National Conference: Register, apply for scholarships
July 25-27, Kansas City, Mo.
Registration and scholarship applications are open!
Application deadline: June 1.
FMEC Annual Meeting
Nov. 1-3, 2019, Lancaster
Registration open now
Student scholarships application open!
Registration now open for residency programs.
Other News
Register for 2019 AAFP FMX in Philadelphia
The 2019 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) will be held in Philadelphia, September 24-28. Register now to capitalize on early bird savings!
Earn up to 28 Live CME credits on site, plus 25 Self-study credits with FMX On Demand–a digital library of FMX courses (included with registration). Plus, take home 75 additional Self-study credits with the FMX On Demand upgrade.
Hear from thought-provoking speakers during three main stage sessions throughout the week, including former Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner.
Share professional interests and connect with like-minded peers during a Member Interest Group (MIG) meeting.
Access the latest technologies and patient care tools through 50-plus product categories in the Expo Hall.
Don’t miss the AAFP’s largest annual family medicine event. Register today.
Get excellent program benefits with Atlantic Health Partners
In addition to the most favorable pricing and terms on Sanofi, Merck, Pfizer and Dynavax vaccines, our partner Atlantic Health Partners offers our members a comprehensive flu program for Sanofi Pasteur and Seqirus flu products with low pricing and many advantages. Sanofi flu program benefits include favorable Fluzone and Flublok pricing for all flu presentations ordered from Vaccine Shoppe or Vaxserve; strong shipping guarantees and better control over shipping timeframes for Atlantic members. Seqirus flu program benefits include the ability to order directly from Seqirus, or from eligible distributors (including Henry Schein, McKesson and others).
Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Christopher Goodwin, MD
- Melissa Rosato, MD
- Gagandeep Singh, MD
- Robert Lennon, MD
- Felecia Sumner, DO
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