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PRESCRIPTION MONITORING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
Legislation that will establish a Pharmaceutical Accountability Monitoring System in Pennsylvania has been introduced by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo, chairman of the House Human Services Committee. House Bill 1651 will track scheduled drugs in order to avert “doctor shopping” and illegal diversion. PAFP staff is working with DiGirolamo on a potential amendment that will preserve the PAFP’s positions on the legislation.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FAIR CONTRACTING
The Fair Health Care Provider Contracting Act provides fair contracting standards and disclosures that will help physicians continue to make informed contractual decisions and help them provide higher quality, more cost-effective care to their patients. Defining “medically necessary” care is one component of the legislation. Creating this definition provides an objective standard that both the physician and insurer must follow when making medical treatment and payment decisions respectively. It allows the physician to treat a patient in the most effective way, knowing that the care will be paid for. For more information, click here.
PAFP MEMBERS FEATURED IN “I WILL” VIDEO
A new advocacy video by the AAFP features real members sharing what they will do to ensure the future of family medicine. The video, which debuted during the AAFP Scientific Assembly in Orlando in September, features several PAFP members. View the advocacy video and share your comments here.
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NEMACOLIN BREAKAWAY
Our Fall CME Conference, Nemacolin Breakaway, is Nov. 4-6, 2011. It will include clinical sessions and...
SAM Study Group.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington
Topic: Diabetes
Online registration available! Early bird rates end Oct. 7.
13 Patient Safety CME Sessions – Click here for session agenda.
REGIONAL MEETING IN HERSHEY
Sat., Oct. 29, 2011 • 8am - 1:30pm • Click here for more!
Click here for a list of all PAFP Foundation CME.
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FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY
By Proclamation of the Governor’s Office, Sept. 23 is “Fall Prevention Awareness Day.” Click here to check out a piece from a previous Keystone Physician issue to finds tips on how to eliminate falls and promote safety for your staff and patients.
USE SOCIAL NETWORKS TO SUPPORT PATIENTS IN SMOKING CESSATION
Encourage patients and staff alike to read this article. It could be their first step on the road to better health.
MEDICAL HOME TRANSITION, TBI, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Don’t miss the presentation on Medical Home Transition, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Domestic Violence (DV) that will be featured at the upcoming CME Breakaway in Nemacolin, Nov. 4 through 6. Go to the PAFP website for more information, and don’t forget to register for the conference and these informative presentations.
COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR
Check out the webinar “Cracking the Codes: Coding and Billing for Influenza Virus Vaccines across Multiple Sites". It features an expert-led review of coding and billing for influenza vaccination in various health care settings. The webinar will help you to understand how to obtain reimbursement for the influenza virus vaccinations, that influenza vaccine is an additional billable service, how to properly code for the vaccine, and how reimbursement amounts are determined. Dates of the free webinar are indicated in the file.
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PA DIABETES DATA: FOOT EXAMS, DIABETES EDUCATION NEED IMPROVEMENT
Nine percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and older have diabetes, according to the latest data from Pennsylvania Dept. of Health. Pennsylvania surpasses national targets for eye exams and A1C measurement ,but falls short on foot exams and diabetes education. (File #: 17440923)
IMPROVE DIABETES CARE WITH PCMH TRANSFORMATION
Process changes made as part of transformation to a Patient-Centered Medical Home can help your practice zero in on these types of measurements, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Learn more at the 2011 Regional Lecture Series (register today!) or by taking advantage of free online CME from the PAFP Foundation.
Check out our practices that have attested on sites for PA REACH EAST and WEST. Also, for more information, please contact Deb Hammaker or Tracy Koval.
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INITIATIVES INFO
Click the links for information about the PAFP’s resident and student initiatives.
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FLOODING RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE
Was your practiced damaged in this month’s devastating, historic flooding? The AAFP Foundation provides support to family physicians who have undergone uninsured losses to their medical practices or who need help to get their practices up and running again in a time of crisis. Click here for the Family Physician Assistance Application from the AAFP.
The PAFP has also compiled the below resources for aid and information:
• Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Flood Relief Information via the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
• Post-Flooding Information and Resources via the Pennsylania Department of Health
• Flood Preparedness and Response Information via the Centers for Disease Control
DR. WANDA FILER ELECTED TO THE AAFP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
It is with great pride that the PAFP announces Dr. Wanda Filer of York, Pennsylvania has been elected to the AAFP Board of Directors. Congratulations Dr. Filer!
SOCIAL MEDIA FROM THE SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY
If you followed @PAFPandF on Twitter between Sept. 11 and 16, you saw a lot of tweets and photos from the AAFP Scientific Assembly in Orlando. PAFP Communications Director, Michael Zigmund, and Media and PR Manager, Bryan Peach, tweeted thoughts and photos from the event. You can click here to check out the tweets, and you can also look at some of the photos from the event on the PAFP Facebook page. All of this social media will be collected in a larger piece about the Scientific Assembly in the fall issue of Keystone Physician!
LOWER YOUR VACCINE COSTS WITH ATLANTIC HEALTH PARTNERS
Join the nation’s leading vaccine-buying group now to get the lowest prices before the back-to-school peak vaccine season! Additional benefits include:
• The lowest prices and most favorable payment terms for Sanofi Pasteur and Merck vaccines
• Reimbursement support • Medical supply discounts • Office supply discounts • Discounts for patient recall program • Call (800) 741-2044 or email info@atlantichealthpartners.com.
COMPLIMENTARY INSURANCE REVIEW
As a valued PAFP member, you are entitled to a complimentary Life, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance Review. Make sure that your coverage has kept pace with the changes in your life and is consistent with future goals. A review will ensure that your policies are current with beneficiary designations, competitively priced and up-to-date with marketplace innovations. For more details, contact an expert adviser at Asset MarketPlace, your PAFP-approved insurance provider, at (866) 482-2175, or send an email.
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