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Dec. 12, 2019 | Issue 228
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Statewide PDL to take effect Jan. 1, 2020
Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced its intentions to implement a statewide preferred drug list (PDL) for the state’s medical assistance fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems effective Jan. 1, 2020. All medical assistance prescriptions designated as “non-preferred” on the statewide PDL will be subject to prior authorization. The PAFP wants to ensure that all members are aware of this change and encourages physicians to contact DHS with any questions or concerns regarding implementation of the statewide PDL.
Education
Two ways to save on March CME registration
Reminder: the March 5-8 Hershey CME Conference, Annual Business Meeting and Research Day will be the last PAFP event eligible to redeem PAFP Membership Reward points. Even if you do not have 10 points to save $25 on your registration, if you attended the Bedford CME Conference in November, you can still save 5% off your March registration when you register by Dec. 31. Only one of these discounts can be used per registration and they are valid on the early bird rate. Contact Lindsey Killian for specific details on how to redeem your points or how to receive your 5% discount.
Public Health
Atlantic Health Partners offers additional savings
Atlantic Health Partners has always been a strong resource for PAFP members’ immunization efforts by offering the most favorable vaccine prices, terms, and purchasing support. We are pleased to share with you that Atlantic has expanded its program with the addition of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) vaccines. This include options for practices interested in the GSK portfolio or for those practices just interested in using Bexsero (Meningitis B vaccine). Click here for details.
Residents and Students
Seeking nominations for exemplary teacher; call for research abstracts
Seeking nominations: PAFP Exemplary Teaching Award 2020
Nominate that role model faculty mentor who has supported you along your path to becoming the family physician you’ve always wanted to be. We’ve made it easy for residents and students to submit nominations from any device with our new online form!
Nominations deadline: Jan. 24, 2020.
Join us in Hershey in March 2020: Call for research abstracts open!
PAFP Research Day 2020 comes to Hershey Saturday, March 7 with original research posters and oral presentations by residents, students, fellows and faculty. Join the fun and win cash prizes! Researchers must also register for the Hershey CME Conference, Annual Business Meeting and Research Day. Residents may choose to register for “Research Day only” for $99.
Submission deadline: Jan. 24, 2020.
Other News
Apply today for a PAFP leadership position
The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians is currently seeking applicants to serve in various leadership positions, but you only have until Dec. 31, 2019. PAFP board and committee members serve as the infrastructure of the Academy, developing policy and making decisions that keep the organization at the forefront of the specialty. Nominations are needed for President-Elect, Treasurer, Director At-Large, AAFP Delegate, AAFP Alternate Delegate, and Foundation President. To apply for a leadership position, complete the online application. Please make sure to upload your curriculum vitae when completing your application. Please complete the online conflict of interest statement when submitting your application. For questions regarding nominations, contact John Jordan, CAE, PAFP Executive Vice President and CEO, at 1 (800) 648-5623 or jjordan@pafp.com. Nominations for leadership positions may also be received at the March 7, 2020 Annual Meeting.
Nominations now open for PAFP awards
Nominations are now open for the PAFP's 2020 Family Physician of the Year and Public Health Award contests! Help us find the state's finest family physician and public health champion today by nominating yourself or a colleague for these awards. Click here to nominate someone for Family Physician of the Year and here to nominate a physician for Public Health Award.
Welcome New PAFP Members!
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- Mark Gerold, MD
- Bridget Hilliard, MD
- Dipesh Patel, MD
- Anoop Raman, MD
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- Patience Ozor, DO
- Kim Pang, MD
- Ben Geishauser, DO
- Vikas Sacher, MBBS
- Hishen Dang, DO
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