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April 30, 2020 | Issue 237
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Urge lawmakers to protect frontline providers
The PAFP recently signed on to a coalition letter calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to sign an executive order granting immunity from medical liability for health care providers during the COVID-19 emergency. Join the PAFP in urging lawmakers to protect frontline providers from medical liability through our latest Speak Out campaign. For more information about how your Academy is working for you during this challenging time, view the latest message from PAFP President Tracey Conti, MD on our COVID-19 Resource Center.
Earlier this week, Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation that would have provided for guidance and reimbursement for telemedicine services. Senate Bill 857 was approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly with a provision that would have prohibited health care providers from prescribing oral abortion medication virtually. In the governor's veto message, he noted that the bill as amended by the House "arbitrarily restricts the use of telemedicine for certain doctor-patient interactions" and "interferes with women's health care and the crucial decision-making between patients and their physicians."
Public Health
Dept of Health: Participate in 2020 Census
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is encouraging all citizens of the commonwealth to participate in Census 2020. Responding to the Census is easy and can be completed online, over the phone or by mail without having to meet a census taker. These two links have resources and support including information on privacy and security, how the census supports communities and how to respond.
Residents and Students
Go big and plan now for AAFPNC
Full speed ahead to summer!
Students: AAFPNC is still on! Let’s go big and plan now: Register for AAFP National Conference and submit your student scholarship applications now. If the AAFP has to cancel, all registration fees are fully refundable. Hotel reservations are open, as well, and are also fully refundable with cancellation.
AAFP National Conference: Register, apply for scholarships today!
July 30-Aug. 1, Kansas City, Mo.
Registration and scholarship applications are open! Apply now!
Housing fills fast, don’t delay making your hotel reservations.
FMIG student leaders and faculty advisors:
AAFP FMIG Network wants to support your leadership transition – invite them to participate in a remote transition meeting! They’ll help connect your group to AAFP resources for program planning, financing and problem solving. Support is also available from your chapter liaison, Molly Talley. Please reach out!
Other News
Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Barbara Johnson, MD
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Danette Joseph, MD
- Anna Yang, MD
- Ereny Eskarous, MD
- Way Chiang, DO
- Robert Pratt, MD
- LeeAnna Lyne, DO
- Yulia Slonova, MD
- Jason Dinko, MD
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