Senate committee advances CRNP independent practice bill

Senate Bill 25, legislation that would permit CRNPs to practice independently without a collaborative agreement with a physician, passed the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee on Monday, July 1. For decades, the PAFP has opposed independent practice for NPs in the name of patient safety. The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Contact your legislators today and tell them to oppose Senate Bill 25. Speak Out Now

Telemedicine legislation headed to governor's desk

Senate Bill 739, legislation that would require provider reimbursement for, and offer guidance on the use of telemedicine services in Pennsylvania, is headed to the governor's desk after passing both the state Senate and House with bipartisan support. The PAFP has long advocated for telemedicine legislation and is calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to sign the bill into law. 

ACTION ALERT Tell your legislators to support the Family Medicine physician pipeline!

The PAFP is working to preserve the Residency Expansion Program, but we need your help! Gov. Josh Shapiro cut funding for the line item under which the program is funded by $2.8 million. Please contact your legislators TODAY and ask them to support full restoration of the Primary Health Care Practitioner line item in the 2024-25 state budget. Budget negotiations are happening now. Contact your legislators TODAY and ask them to help increase health care access for all Pennsylvanians by supporting the Family Physician pipeline of tomorrow! Speak Out Now

Physician organizations call for medical liability reform

On Monday, June 10, several medical associations hosted a press conference calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly to take action on medical liability reform. In the wake of a 2022 PA Supreme Court decision that overturned a rule on "venue shopping," data reveals an uptick in medical liability lawsuits filed in traditionally high verdict counties. The PAFP supports returning to the 2002 rule, which prohibited "venue shopping" in medical liability cases. Proposals to address the issue are currently awaiting consideration in the state Senate. Read the PAFP's statement on the medical liability crisis.

Member Appreciation Day - Saturday, July 20

We hope you and your guests can join us for a fun-filled day at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, PA, on Saturday, July 20. Free picnic for the PAFP member, free parking, free admission! If you’ve never been to Knoebels, it’s a great family park with a beautiful campground, huge pool, and lots of great food and rides. There’s something for kids of all ages, including one of the best haunted houses anywhere…sure to be a thriller!   Click here to register!  Park Hours are 12 pm – 9 pm. All details will be sent well in advance.

Registration is now open for the October FM Essentials Summit!   
Join your colleagues during this licensure year for an outstanding event featuring mandated CME on Child Protection and Opioids/Addiction along with a selection of primary care topics offering up-to-the-minute information for your practice. All sessions meet the patient safety requirement that’ll also help with your requirements. Half day registration and online options available to accommodate extremely busy schedules. Preview the agenda now. This event will be at the Drexelbrook Event Center in Drexel Hill, PA, on Saturday, October 19. Book your discounted room early! Click here to register.  

 PA House passes bill restricting non-compete clauses

On April 17, the state House of Representatives passed House Bill 1633, which would limit the use of non-compete clauses, also known as restrictive covenants, in health care provider contracts. The bill passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 150-50. The PAFP supports prohibiting the use of restrictive covenants in physician employment contracts to help improve access to health care for all Pennsylvanians. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Read the PAFP's memo of support.

According to a recent member survey, FREE online CME is one of the most popular benefits of PAFP membership. So we're adding EVEN MORE outstanding patient safety CME to our on-demand library. Free to all PAFP members! Access recorded CME sessions at your convenience through your free Eeds account, which records and tracks your CME credits. See current list of webcasts.