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January 15, 2014 | Issue 79 |
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Government Affairs
Task Force on Child Protection Leads to New Laws |
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The Jerry Sandusky child abuse case at Penn State University led to a task force whose report and recommendations were incorporated into many bills, 10 signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett in December. Along with law-enforcement-focused bills, the package redefines the definition of child abuse, broadens persons responsible for child welfare, and enhances immunity for mandatory reporters. Implementation of the new laws are staggered, including the new definition that will take effect Dec. 31, 2014.
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Practice Advocacy
Three-Month Reprieve for SGR Cuts |
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On Dec. 26, 2013, President Barack Obama signed into law the Pathway for SGR (Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate) Reform Act of 2013. This new law prevents a scheduled payment reduction for physicians and other practitioners who treat Medicare patients from taking effect on Jan. 1, 2014, as was scheduled, and provides for a 0.5 percent increase for services through March 31, 2014. Congress and the Obama administration are working on a solution to eliminate the SGR formula as it stands in its current methodology. Stay tuned for more information.
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Education
Hershey CME Conference Registration - Review Carefully |
The Hershey CME Conference and Annual Business Meeting, March 6-9, will offer several options to obtain CME! Choose from 16-plus hours of CME sessions, a SAM study group, DOT medical examiner training, Research Day, a partnership with Penn State Hershey Medicine for onsite workshops, and more! When completing your online registration, please read over the options carefully and choose the best sessions that fit your goals and schedule (some sessions run concurrently). Choose the "full conference option" to maximize your CME conference experience, or select a one-day rate or specific training, like the DOT medical examiner training.
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Public Health
Plenty of Free Public Health CME Available through PAFP |
Visit www.pafp.com/FindCME or follow the links below to find these CME webcasts, all of which are free courtesy of public health partnerships from 2013:
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Quality Improvement
Important Deadline Approaching for Meaningful Users |
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For those participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR incentive program (meaningful use), a very important deadline is approaching. Whether you were within your calendar year or 90-day reporting period, you have until Feb. 28 to attest to CMS. Be sure to get your numbers in or you will miss out on your incentive payment.
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Residents & Students
Last Call for Research Day; The Buzz about Direct Primary Care |
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Last Progress Notes call for Research Day online abstract submissions!
Event: March 8, 2014, Hershey
Deadline: Jan. 31!
Have you heard the buzz about direct primary care? Check out why many are so excited about it:
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