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Jan. 9, 2019 | Issue 229
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
New Year, but PAFP legislative priorities remain the same
With 2020 in full swing, the PAFP is busy working on our members’ #1 legislative priority – prior authorization reform. House Bill 1194, sponsored by Rep. Steven Mentzer (R-Lancaster) is anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives early this year. Also expected to see action in the first half of the year is House Resolution 625, sponsored by Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) which would direct a study on medical schools’ efforts to promote family medicine among students. Meanwhile, the PAFP continues to push back against legislation - Senate Bill 25 - that would eliminate collaborative agreements between physicians and nurse practitioners. The PAFP maintains a strong presence in the halls of the state Capitol and will continue to keep members updated on the status of all the organization’s legislative priorities. You can view the PAFP’s complete 2019-2020 legislative agenda here.
Education
Make 2020 your year to reconnect
Plan to attend the PAFP’s Annual Business Meeting, CME Conference, and Research Day Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 8. Post a picture to the event’s Facebook page with #PAFPCME or #PAFPFAM to let old friends know you will be joining us at The Hotel Hershey. During the event, use the networking and wellness breaks to reconnect with friends from medical school and residency. Remember to take a new picture with your old friends using #PAFPCME or #PAFPFAM. One lucky group of winners will win a complimentary CME registration to one PAFP CME event, good for one year!
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
Call for teaching award nominations and 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.
Submission deadline: Jan. 24, 2020.
Med students: Apply for IRETA Summer Fellowship
The IRETA Scaife Medical Student Fellowship offers a three-week summer intensive fellowship program in substance use disorders and treatment. U.S. medical students eligible to apply; 16 openings available. Fellowship includes stipend and transportation allowance. Details and online application.
Other News
Nominations soon closing for PAFP awards!
Nominations are now open for the PAFP's 2020 Family Physician of the Year and Public Health Award contests - but the deadline is at midnight Friday, Jan. 10! 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!
- David McBride, MD
- Michael Rosenthal, MD
- Carlton Baer, MD
- Denise Ann Webb, MD
- Raina Gazurian, MD
- Janet Cruz, MD
- Salwa Ahsan, MD
- Khyati Vijay Kadia, MD
- Mohammed Zakiul Islam, MD
- Princy Koshy, MD
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