Welcome to PAFP and PAFP Foundation
The PAFP & PAFP Foundation (PAFP/F) assist family physicians in providing the highest quality care for their patients through education, advocacy and public health initiatives. PAFP represents more than 75 percent of all family physicians in Pennsylvania and is the third largest state chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Online Survey for Keystone Physician Readers
 PAFP is currently looking at increasing its use of technology to communicate with members.

A growing trend among associations is to publish online publications versus printed magazines or newsletters. Not only is the material fresher because of the quicker turnaround, but costs are greatly reduced.

Please click NOW on the colorful cover of PAFP's next issue to take an online survey about your KP reading habits.

Thank you.
 
Philly Breakaway CES Handouts
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Equipment Survey
PAFP depends on support from businesses and organizations to underwrite many of its educational programs for physicians, residents and students. In order to update our list of business contacts that our members use we would appreciate it if you would have your office manager take a quick online survey. Thank you.

Click here for survey... 
 
Practice Advocacy Bulletins
 
ADVOCACY UPDATE: CRNP Regulations
PAFP has prepared an analysis of the regulations on CRNP scope of practice filed earlier this month by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.

There are some serious concerns for FPs with these regulations (outlined in the analysis). read more...
 
UPDATE: Mcare Efforts Stalled Indefinitely
Despite our best advocacy efforts that included 409 separate communications of PAFP members with their elected officials, the General Assembly recessed with no resolution on plans for additional coverage for the uninsured, Mcare abatement and long-term
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Loan Repayment Enhanced

Attention Alumni of the PA DOH Loan Repayment Program: You may qualify for the new enhanced LRP and a possible
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The New Clean Indoor Air Law & You
Pennsylvania has a new Clean Indoor Air law. This is a perfect opportunity to help your patients quit smoking once and for all. Here are some resources from PAFP that might be helpful.
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