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Sept. 19, 2019 | Issue 222
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
PAFP opposes bill to restrict access to critical opioid addiction treatment medication
Legislation that would assess a fee and require health care providers to register with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs in order to prescribe opioid addiction treatment medication was passed over in the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the request of the PAFP and other stakeholders. Senate Bill 675, titled the Buprenorphine Medically Assisted Treatment Act, would disrupt access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder and curb efforts to stem the opioid epidemic. PAFP members who offer office-based buprenorphine treatment are DEA-trained and certified to prescribe this medication. Increased regulatory burdens will be especially detrimental to patients seeking help by discouraging family physicians from offering this valuable, effective treatment. PAFP staff will continue to keep members updated on the status of SB 675 as we work with legislators to address concerns from all stakeholders.
Education
Complete needs assessment for a chance to win free 2020 dues
The PAFP recently sent you an educational needs assessment, a brief questionnaire about what you want and need out of PAFP's CME offerings. As a thank you for completing the survey, you will be entered into a drawing for free 2020 PAFP membership dues - a $375 value! Click here to complete the needs assessment: the deadline is Oct. 6, 2019. (Note: This request applies to current "active" status members only.)
Public Health
Apply for AAFP alcohol screening project
The AAFP encourages members, especially those serving a significant number of women of childbearing age, to apply for the Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) Office Champions Project. The project, which will accept up to 25 family medicine practices, aims to increase the use of alcohol SBI within primary care settings, utilizing the office champions model. Applications are due Sept. 20, 2019. Physicians who complete this quality improvement project also will receive Part IV maintenance of certification credit.
Residents and Students
Fall events - mark your calendar and register!
Students: come join us for AAFP FMX in Philly!
Sept. 24-28
FREE registration for student members, a special clinical track and social and networking events!
See full student event schedule here and register for the events you wish to attend.
Events for residents, too!
Residents, whether you’re attending the conference, presenting a poster, attending the chiefs meeting, or just going about your life in the city, drop in to any of these events to meet up with colleagues, medical students, and the PAFP!
For a full list of events with details here.
Please RSVP to Molly Talley before Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019.
Tuesday 6-8 p.m. - PAFP Reception: Member Social @ Maggiano’s
Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. - PAFP student and resident reception @ The Field House
Thursday 6-9 p.m. - Happy Hour Resident Reception @ Harp & Crown
After FMX, apply for: $75 Resident Rebates for FMX registration HERE!
Other News
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Whether it’s a toddler getting scheduled vaccines, children and teens going back to school or off to college, adults needing boosters, or flu season - Atlantic Health Partners is a strong resource for PAFP members to strengthen their immunization efforts by offering most favorable vaccine prices, purchasing support and program management assistance.
Key benefits include:
- Most favorable pricing for Sanofi, Merck, Pfizer (Trumenba®), Dynavax and Seqirus vaccines
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- Excellent and timely customer service including reimbursement support and advocacy
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- No cost to join!
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