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April 7, 2020

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  • Chapter 1 from Quotes from the Edge of Nowhere – The Art of Noticing Unnoticed Life Wisdom
  • Use AAFP SpeakOut to Implore State Legislators to Support Primary Care Infrastructure; Telemedicine Payment Parity
  • Joy Among Chaos: New Resource Page Created
  • Chief Resident Workshop is Now Virtual
  • SBA Regulation Released on Small Business Loans
  • Managing Your Practice through COVID-19; AAFP Virtual Town Hall Wednesday
  • CDC Update for Rural Stakeholders and Communities on the COVID-19 Response; Webinar April 8
  • NHSC Scholarship Program Application Deadline Extended
  • HHS Regulation Released on Enforcement Discretion under HIPAA
  • New Video Available on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services
  • AAFP Foundation Offers Scholarships to National Conference
  • CMS Medicaid Guidance Includes Clarifications Regarding FQHC Reimbursement
  • Residents: Apply for a Contract Review Scholarship
  • CMS to Apply MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Policy in Response to COVID-19, Reopens Application
  • CMS Releases Information to States on Telehealth
  • National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs Application Deadline Extended
  • FCC Adopts $200 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program
  • CMS Fact Sheet on Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth
  • Labor Department Issues Rule on New Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave
  • Medicaid Facing Unprecedented Strains amid Pandemic, Unemployment Surge
  • Opioid Prescribing in Ohio Down 378 Million Doses; Report Shows Number of Opioids Dispensed to Ohioans Nearly Cut in Half

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Issues: April 7, 2020

Chapter 1 from Quotes from the Edge of Nowhere – The Art of Noticing Unnoticed Life Wisdom

Chapter 1 from Quotes from the Edge of Nowhere – The Art of Noticing Unnoticed Life Wisdom

When you awake, each morning ask yourself, “What will I do today to improve the world for someone other than myself?” Read More

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Use AAFP SpeakOut to Implore State Legislators to Support Primary Care Infrastructure; Telemedicine Payment Parity

Use AAFP SpeakOut to Implore State Legislators to Support Primary Care Infrastructure; Telemedicine Payment Parity

SpeakOut is quick and easy to use. Please act now to send a pre-written message to your legislators. Read More

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Joy Among Chaos: New Resource Page Created

Joy Among Chaos: New Resource Page Created

While we collectively navigate the challenges arising in our world at the moment, the OAFP has created a joy among the chaos webpage with links to wellness resources, positive stories and articles, and free educational materials. Read More

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Chief Resident Workshop is Now Virtual

Chief Resident Workshop is Now Virtual

Registration is open for the Chief Resident Workshop on May 16! One of our most highly regarded programs, it’s designed to equip new chiefs with the leadership tools needed to have a successful year. Read More

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SBA Regulation Released on Small Business Loans

The Small Business Administration recently published an interim final rule that announces the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the CARES Act along with changes/further clarification from previous SBA guidance. Read More

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Managing Your Practice through COVID-19; AAFP Virtual Town Hall Wednesday

Join the AAFP’s Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, April 8, at 8 p.m. to hear Marc Price, DO, share a family physician’s point of view from a hot spot state. Read More

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CDC Update for Rural Stakeholders and Communities on the COVID-19 Response; Webinar April 8

The CDC will share guidance via a webinar on Wednesday, April 8, at 4 p.m. for those working to protect the health of rural communities. Advanced registration is required. Read More

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