PAFP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
PAFP advocates on issues of importance to family physicians and their patients with the Administration and Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. PAFP Government Affairs represents our members through policy directives approved by association leadership.
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONTACT:
Brent Ennis, Vice President of Practice Advocacy and Government Affairs
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MEMBER INVOLVEMENT
PAFP Members: Have state legislative concerns or information to share? Contact the PAFP Government Affairs at 1 (800) 648-5623.
If you would like to be active in the PAFP advocacy process, there are several options:
Legal and Government Affairs Commission
This commission guides our policy positions on health care legislation and regulations. For PAFP members interested in joining please visit our PAFP Leadership page.
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SpeakOut
The PAFP uses SpeakOut, an advocacy tool developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, to distribute Advocacy Alerts to members as needed. Click here for more information on how this advocacy tool works (members only).
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Key Contacts Program
PAFP is seeking members who have existing relationships with state and federal lawmakers. Help PAFP advocate for family physicians by registering with PAFP's Key Contacts Program. Click here to register. |
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Newly Published
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Access to Primary Care in Pennsylvania
An independent study conducted by the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians and Dr. G Terry Madonna.
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On Independence for Advanced
Registered Nurses
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CRNP Independence Bills Coming
State Sen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland) intends to introduce legislation eliminating collaborative agreements. The PAFP, the Pa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians Pa Chapter sent a joint letter to all senators urging their opposition. Once the bill's been introduced, the PAFP will utilize our "Speak Out" advocacy tool above.
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Governor to include Provider Loan Repayment Monies in Budget Proposal
February 5th Governor Tom Corbett will propose his vision for Pennsylvania’s 2013-14 budget. In advance, the Administration has been issuing statements on items that will be part of the Governor’s presentation. On health care, $4 million will be proposed to establish a subsidy fund for community health centers and look-alikes in rural/underserved areas. And $1 million to enhance the Primary Health Practitioner Loan Repayment Program that provides education loans for various medical provider in turn for commitments to practice to rural/underserved. The budget, which must be balanced, must be passed by both chambers and signed into law by June 30, 2013.
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AGENDA
PAFP supports a number of initiatives including legislation to thwart "doctor shopping" for scheduled prescription drugs, expedite credentialing of physicians by insurers, and benevolent gesture liability protection.
PRIMARY CARE FOR THE 21st CENTURY
In addition, the association supports efforts to bolster primary care through an emphasis on educating more medical students in family medicine while rewarding practicing family medicine physicians. And private and public payer support of the Physician-led Patient Centered Medical Home that is focused on preventative care, thus improving outcomes for patients while containing costs.
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