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July 9, 2020 | Issue 242
The Latest News
Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Legislation mandating PA DOH report bi-weekly on COVID-19 testing passed
Earlier this week, the General Assembly passed legislation that requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health to submit a report to the legislature every two weeks on the department’s testing of COVID-19. House Bill 2455 also requires the governor to share with the legislature the state’s COVID-19 testing plan that was submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services per the federally-enacted Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly needs to hear from you before they adjourn for the summer. The legislature may be considering a bill to provide important liability protections for health care providers and facilities, PPE manufacturers, and small businesses. Speak Out and tell your state Representative and Senator to support liability protections for the health care and business communities TODAY.
Education
Contest to win 1 year of CME registration extended
We understand July is a very busy time of year in your office. That is why we are extending the photo contest to share your #PAFPFav photo to win a full year of complimentary #PAFPCME registration fees. Remember to post your photo on Facebook, tag the PAFP or a staff member along with #PAFPFav by July 21.
Starting July 6 we will host online voting for 2-weeks for the best #PAFPCME photo. The winner receives a pass for 1 year of PAFP CME registration fees.
Remember to visit PAFP for registration updates for the Pittsburgh CME event, Nov. 13-15.
Public Health
A reminder that sunscreen and other measures offer protection during extreme summer weather
The PA Department of Health issued a reminder last week that Pennsylvanians should take steps to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and potentially heat-related illnesses. Exposure to UV radiation can cause numerous health effects like skin cancer, cataracts and eye cancer. Types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.
Residents and Students
Connect with family medicine at virtual AAFPNC
The VIRTUAL AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students (AAFPNC) July 30-Aug. 1 provides a new opportunity for students to connect with family medicine!
Your PAFP Foundation also has expanded our student scholarship program and extended the application deadline - the PAFP will continue to fund student scholarship requests after the June 19 deadline, as long as funding is available.
The conference offers 11 hours of educational and Main Stage programming including:
- FMIG leader development, networking, workshops;
- Inspiring Main Stage speakers;
- Workshops on navigating virtual residency applications, interviews, and match;
- Online access to all recorded sessions for 30 days following AAFPNC;
- A Virtual Expo Hall including more than 400 FM Residency Programs from across the country. Residency booths will have their teams available for live one-on-one chats, unique video program information and more.
Other News
Preceptorship Opportunity: Integrating Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Primary Care (sponsored content)
Philadelphia Department of Public Health in collaboration with the Health Federation of Philadelphia is offering Primary Care Providers an opportunity to attend "Integrating MOUD into Primary Care" preceptor training as part of an initiative to increase access to MOUD in primary care. Topics include: diversion, continued substance use, point of care drug testing, harm reduction, and pain management. Course size for this live online training is limited, encouraging case discussion and questions. Experienced clinician faculty provide guidance to improve your skills and confidence to treat patients with OUD.
Open to waivered PCPs practicing in Philadelphia.
This program is free, including CMEs. Next courses: 7/24/2020 and 8/28/2020, 8:30am-4:30pm. More dates and registration: https://healthfederation.org/training/opioid-epidemic-response-training
Welcome New PAFP Members!
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