PA Legislators sworn into office, flurry of bills introduced
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly were sworn into office, kicking off the 2025-26 legislative session. Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) was reelected Speaker of the House while Sen. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) was reelected Senate President Pro Tempore. A flood of bills have already been introduced, including many related to health care. Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to give his budget address on Tuesday, Feb. 4, introducing his proposed spending plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year and marking the start of budget negotiations between the administration, House, and Senate. The PAFP will continue to share updates on legislative activity as the session progresses.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - PAFP Board and Elected Positions & Committees
The PAFP is currently seeking members to serve on its board of directors and its committees. To learn more about leadership and governance opportunities, including elected positions, log in to the PAFP Members-only webpage. Links to the application submission forms are also found on that page.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Annual PAFP Physician Excellence Awards
The PAFP's annual physician awards recognize and honor PAFP member physicians in Pennsylvania who are committed to the very best in patient care, public health and teaching. Learn more and nominate an excellent physician today!
Registration is now open for the Spring CONNECT Conference - Join us for an outstanding five-in-one event. Lancaster's Eden Resort and Suites is the place to be on April 4 and 5th. This event features our FM Essentials Summit - offering a new procedures track, famed Research Day, Annual Business Meeting, RIG (Residency Impact Grant) Summit and Excellence in Family Medicine Awards Cocktail Reception. Click here for details and registration.
2025 Summer SEA-M-E Conference June 8 -12 at Dewey Beach is registration is open. Register here!
Call For 2025 CME Conference Speakers - Calling all healthcare providers! An invitation to share your knowledge and expertise! As it always has, PAFP strives to bring together physician subject matter experts, thought leaders and solution providers to energize, empower and educate. Our CME conferences feature speakers who offer practical guidance and specific lessons-learned/takeaways that enable attendees to apply this information immediately in practice. Click here for more information.
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