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March 7, 2019 | Issue 208
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Government Affairs and Practice Advocacy
Nurse practitioners renew push for 'full practice authority'
Since 2013, the Pa. Coalition of Nurse Practitioners has sought the elimination of collaborative agreements through state legislation and this week thanked Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington) for once again introducing Senate Bill 25. The bill garnered 28 co-sponsors in the Senate. State Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) is currently circulating a co-sponsorship memo in the House. Last session, the bill passed the Senate but stalled in the House. The PAFP, along with all the other major physician associations, oppose the measure. Members are encouraged to contact their state senator and voice their opposition.
Education
Join us for dermatology and outdoor medicine CME; live streaming meeting
If you won't be joining us this weekend in Gettysburg, be sure to mark Aug. 8-10 on your calendar now for our family friendly dermatology and outdoor medicine event at Raystown Lake and Conference Center. Complete details on the program and pricing coming to your inbox soon!
The PAFP's Annual Business Meeting will be streaming live online on www.pafp.com and PAFP Connect for members who are unable to attend the event. To view, join us on this website or PAFP Connect Friday, March 8. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. ET. If you don't yet have the PAFP mobile app, download it onto your Apple or Android device.
Public Health
U.S. deaths from drugs, alcohol, suicide hit high
The number of U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide have hit a record high since federal data collection began in 1999. USA Today reports the national rate for such deaths increased 6 percent to 46.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2017, a slower increase than the previous two years but greater than the average 4 percent annual increase since 1999.
Residents and Students
Flip the script on student debt; AAFPNC news
Navigate Student Loans: Flip the script on student debt
We’re thrilled to offer a special discount to PAFP members for Navigate Student Loans consultations at our Gettysburg CME Conference and Research Day this weekend. FREE mini-consultations and a HUGE discount on full, personalized consultations. Worth every penny – guaranteed. Come in person or call to make an appointment after the conference. Find more details here.
AAFP National Conference News
July 25-27, Kansas City, Mo.
Registration and scholarship applications are open!
Apply for AAFP and PAFP scholarships
AAFPNC call for posters; deadline April 1
FMEC Annual Meeting
November 1-3, 2019, Lancaster
Call for submissions: sessions, workshops and posters.
Other News
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Welcome New PAFP Members!
- Summer Knight, MD
- John Whiteside, MD
- Lisa Keiner, DO
- Laura Smith, MD
- Kayla Richardson, MD
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