FP Report -- September 1999
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ASPN closed the doors of its Denver office May 28 because of financial problems, but it continues to exist as a corporate entity until the end of this year. Outside contractors are completing its research projects, and its annual convocation will be held Dec. 2-5 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
As reported in the June FP Report, the Academy provided about $480,000 this spring to help ASPN cover most of its debts and honor its research commitments. To further assist ASPN, the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees decided to match up to $20,000 in individual and organizational contributions.
At press time, the foundation had already matched $5,000 from the North American Primary Care Research Group and $5,000 from the Association of Departments of Family Medicine.
ASPN's 750 practice-based researchers included some 700 family physicians in the United States and Canada. The Academy is exploring the feasibility of opening a new practice-based research network in 2000.
To donate to ASPN, send your tax-deductible donation to the AAFP Foundation, 8880 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114-2797. To contribute by credit card, call the AAFP Foundation at (800) 274-2237, Ext. 4462.
FP Report is published by the AAFP News Department. Copyright © 1999 by American Academy of Family Physicians.
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