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- 2011
- Case Study Demonstrates Benefits of a Primary Care-based Accountable Care Organization
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Calls on 112th Congress to Preserve Patient Access and Quality of Care in Health System
- Primary Care Physicians Call for Medical School Curricula That Prepare Graduates for Patient-Centered Medical Home
- Former Blue Cross Blue Shield Executive Tom Bowser Joins TransforMED Board of Managers
- TransforMED Recognized for Best Practices in Workplace Training and Development
- American Academy of Family Physicians Unveils New Secure Electronic Messaging Service for Physicians Based on Surescripts Network for Clinical Interoperability
- AAFP Statement: President’s Budget Stabilizes Medicare Payments, Plans for Primary Care Physician Workforce
- Family Physicians, Physician Assistants Join Forces
- Nation’s Top Primary Care Physician Organizations Release Guidelines for Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Programs
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Vice President for Education
- Nailah Adams Named Regional Coordinator for National Medical Student Network
- Theo Hensley Named Regional Coordinator for National Medical Student Network
- Aaron Meyer Named Regional Coordinator for National Medical Student Network
- Jeremy Thompson Named Regional Coordinator
- Diana Tucci Named Regional Coordinator for National Medical Student Network
- Family Medicine Gains 133 U.S. Medical School Graduates in 2011 Residency Match
- AAFP Joins Coalition of Medical Organizations Urging Broader Vaccination to Protect Infants from Pertussis
- IBM Executive, Martín J. Sepulveda, M.D., M.P.H. Joins TransforMED Board of Managers
- AAFP Statement: Budget Proposals Must Support Policies that Rebalance Health Care on Primary Care
- AAFP Statement: U.S. House Budget Fails to Control Health Care Costs
- Space Coast Volunteers In Medicine Clinic to Open April 25, 2011
- AAFP Honors Top 10 Medical Schools for Contributions to Family Medicine Workforce
- American Academy of Family Physicians Reaches Membership Milestone
- World Family Doctor Day is May 19, 2011
- Letter to Congress: Preserve Mandatory Funding for Teaching Health Centers
- Primary Care Physician Organizations Speak Out In Defense Of the Patient-Physician Relationship
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Makes Strong Request for RUC Changes, Creates Task Force to Identify Better Payment for Primary Care Services
- AAFP Statement: World loses great advocate, researcher with the death of Barbara Starfield
- Young Adults Want a Medical Home, National Survey Finds
- Family Medicine Residency Programs Recognized for Improving Childhood and Adult Immunizations Rates in Underserved Communities
- AAFP Statement: New Warning Labels Help Show the Real Dangers of Smoking
- AAFP: Deficit Reduction Must Address Medicare Payment, Primary Care Physician Shortage
- AAFP Program of Excellence Awards Recognize 16 Family Medicine Interest Groups
- Clinical Report Guides Physicians in Helping Adolescents Transition to Adult Health Care
- AAFP Statement: Proposed Medicare Fee Schedule Underscores Need for Physician Payment Reform
- Students from 38 States Recognized for Achievements in National Tar Wars Poster, Video Contests
- AAFP Convenes Expert Group to Reassess Value of Primary Care
- AAFP Statement: BIPARTISAN GANG OF 6 CALLS FOR REPEAL OF THE SGR
- AAFP, Avatar International Launch Patient Satisfaction Survey Portal
- AAFP Statement: Debt Ceiling Proposal Contains Pitfalls to Patients’ Access to Care
- Diverse Valuation Task Force Calls for Immediate Improvement in Primary Care Payment
- Robert Graham, MD, Receives National Honor from American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ohio Family Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting
- Washington Doctor Named 2012 Family Physician of the Year
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine Student Elected to American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
- Jackson, Miss., Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Portland, Ore., Family Physician Named New Physician Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
- Missouri Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Nevada Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Pennsylvania Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Javette Orgain, MD, Elected Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- John Meigs, MD, Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Roland A. Goertz, MD, MBA, Assumes Role of Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Jeffrey J. Cain, MD, FAAFP, Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Glen R. Stream, MD, MBI, Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- AAFP Statement: MedPAC Interim Recommendations Acknowledge the Need for Improved Payment for Primary Care
- AAFP Statement: Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative an “Important Breakthrough” in Solving Health Care Challenges
- AAFP Launches Grass-Roots Outreach to Urge Repeal of Medicare’s Flawed Payment Formula
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Commends CMS for Improving Medicare ACO Final Rule, Announcing the Advance Payment Model
- AAFP Targets Medicare Payment, Medical Education Funding in Campaign
- AAFP Statement: 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Reflects Flawed SGR Formula
- Reforming Health Delivery System is Only Solution to Improving Quality, Restraining Costs, AAFP Tells Senate HELP Committee
- American Academy of Family Physicians Announces Re-launch of its Award-winning Website, FamilyDoctor.org
- AAFP Statement: Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2011 Creates Stability for Patients
- AAFP Statement: Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Fails to End Health Insecurity for Elderly, Disabled
- Leading Health Care Organizations Issue Recommendations for Quality Patient Care in Labor and Delivery
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Welcomes Marilyn Tavenner Nomination as CMS Administrator
- Leading Health Care Groups Urge Providers To Talk to Pregnant Women About Influenza Vaccine
- Leading Physician Organizations Join Forces To Identify and Act on Ways to Reduce Inappropriate Use in Health Care System
- Family Medicine Welcomes Primary Care Workforce Access Improvement Act
- Grants Fund Childhood Obesity Projects in Family Medicine Residencies
- Family Medicine Disappointed HHS Doesn't Specify Role of Primary Care Services in Essential Health Benefit "Guidance"
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Commends Congress for Continued Support of Health Professions Grants
- AAFP Statement: Congressional Failure to Address Medicare Payment Deeply Angers Family Physicians
- AAFP Statement: Short-Term Medicare Payment Patch Fails to Meet Americans’ Needs
- 2010
- American Academy of Family Physicians Updates Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
- Health Groups Release 2010 Immunization Schedules
- Meaningful Use Regulations Pave the Way for Progress
- Charles Moses and Glenn Seils Join TransforMED as Practice Enhancement Facilitators
- AAFP Statement: State of Union Speech Highlighted Need to Continue Working to Solve Patient Access to Care
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Calls on Congress to Act Now on Medicare Physician Payment
- AAFP Statement: Federal Budget Investments in Rural Care, Primary Care Physician Workforce, Research Will Reap Future Benefits
- AAFP Statement: Justice Served in Tiller Case
- American Academy of Family Physicians Joins First Lady Obama’s Effort to End Childhood Obesity
- AAFP Statement: Congressional Failure to Avert 21 Percent Medicare Cut Puts Elderly, Disabled at Risk
- AAFP Statement: Congress Must Stop ‘Patching’ Medicare and Start Implementing Permanent Solution
- Family Medicine Gains 101 U.S. Medical School Graduates in 2010 Residency Match
- Passage of Health Care Reform Launches New Era
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Lauds Donald Berwick Nomination as CMS Administrator
- American Academy of Family Physicians’ Chief Financial Officer Named Vice President of Financial, Administrative Services
- Policy Analysis: Healthy People, Healthy Communities Require Strong Primary Care
- AAFP Honors Top 10 Medical Schools for Contributions to Family Medicine Workforce
- Revised Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Aims to Improve Health of Student-Athletes
- American Academy of Family Physicians Emphasizes Physician-reviewed Consumer Education Materials Through its Consumer Alliance Program
- AAFP Statement: Family Medicine Appreciates Efforts to Forestall Medicare Payment Cuts
- TransforMED Launches New Service Offering to Accelerate Medical Home Adoption in Small Practices
- Associations Urge House to Protect Access to Physicians for Older Americans and Military Families
- TransforMED’s Delta-Exchange Teams with Group Practice to Present Free Webinar Series on Diabetes Population ManagementForum
- AAFP Statement: Failure of ‘Doc Fix’ Endangers Elderly Americans’ Access to Health Care
- Primary Care Payment Reform Leader Joins TransforMED Team Allan H. Goroll, M.D., MACP
- TransforMED Announces Governance Change
- TransforMED Patient-Centered Medical Home Model Continues to Evolve in Part Based on Findings from National Demonstration Project
- Program of Excellence Awards Recognize 10 Family Medicine Interest Groups
- AAFP Statement: Congressional Inaction Temporarily Reduces Medicare Compensation to 1994 Levels
- Leading Health Groups Celebrate Final Effective Date of Tobacco Rule
- AAFP Statement: Congress, Stop Political Squabbling Over Medicare and Do Your Job
- Family Medicine Residency Programs Recognized for Increasing Childhood Immunizations Rates in Underserved Areas
- AAFP Statement: Vote Grants Reprieve on Pay Cut but Permanent Solution Required
- AAFP Statement: Donald Berwick Brings Expertise in Best Medical Practices to Appointment as CMS Administrator
- American Academy of Family Physicians' Americans in Motion – Healthy Interventions Fitness Program Completes Fifth Year, With Positive Results
- Students from 35 States Recognized for Achievements in National Tar Wars Poster Contest
- Health Insurance Exchange Plans Must Emphasize Primary Care
- Colorado Family Physician Receives National Honor from American Academy of Family Physicians
- Dallas/Fort Worth-area Family Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting
- Virginia Doctor Named 2011 Family Physician of the Year
- Drexel University College of Medicine Student Elected to Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tucson Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Oklahoma Family Physician Named New Physician Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- New Mexico Physician Elected to Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Nebraska Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Alaska Physician Elected to Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Alabama Physician Re-Elected Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- San Antonio Physician Re-Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Lori J. Heim, M.D., Assumes Role of Board Chair
- Glen R. Stream, M.D., FAAFP, MBI, Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Roland A. Goertz, M.D., MBA, Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- AAFP Statement: HHS Guidance Ensures All Children Have Access to Needed Health Services
- Robert Phillips, Director of Graham Center, Elected to Institute of Medicine
- TransforMED and RelayHealth Align to Provide Patient-Centered Health Care Connectivity Solutions
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud Medicare Fee Schedule’s Investment in Primary Care
- American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Peers for Progress Program Receives $5M Grant to Evaluate the Impact of Peer Support for Diabetes in Patient-Centered Medical Home Model of Care
- AAFP Statement: Improved, Comprehensive Care Took Step Forward with Announcement of Medicare Pilots
- Where Will Seniors Get Health Care?
- Joint Principles for Accountable Care Organizations Released by Organizations Representing More Than 350,000 Primary Care Physicians
- AAFP Statement: — One-Month Reprieve From Medicare Physician Pay Cut Is Only First Step to Stabilizing Care for Elderly, Disabled Patients
- AAFP Awarded $1 Million to Help Family Medicine Practices Enhance Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
- AAFP Statement: 12-month Medicare Payment Extension Sets the Stage for Permanent Solution
- AAFP Statement: Implementation of Healthcare Reform Continues After Virginia Court Decision on ‘Individual Mandate’
- 2009
- Premier Health Site’s Relaunch Offers Enhanced Health Information for Consumers and New Marketing Channels for Advertisers
- Health Groups Release 2009 Immunization Schedules
- New Guidelines Issued for Diagnosis and Management of Post–Myocardial Infarction Depression
- AAFP Statement: Economic Stimulus Package Promises Important Progress in Strengthening Health Care Infrastructure
- AAFP Statement: American Academy of Family Physicians Lauds House Passage of SCHIP Reauthorization, Calls on Senate to Act Quickly
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Congratulate President Obama
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud U.S. House for Passage of Economic Recovery Legislation
- AAFP Statement: Family Medicine Applauds Senate on Stimulus
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Hail Enactment of Economic Stimulus Package
- AAFP Statement: Medical Education, US Health Care System Need to Rebalance America’s Physician Workforce
- Rebuild Primary Care-Based System with Health Professions Grants, Family Medicine Organizations Tell Obama Administration
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud HRSA Appointment
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Commend President Obama for Focus on Health Care Reform
- AAFP Statement: Federal Budget Proposes Path to Sustainable, Effective Health Care Reform
- AAFP Statement: Sebelius Nomination Promises Strong Voice for Affordable Access to Health Care
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names Susanna Guzman Director of Online and Custom Publishing
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Director of Online Development and Partnerships
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Joins Cover the Uninsured Week Partners to Urge Policy-Makers to Improve Access to Health Care
- AAFP Statement: 2009 Resident Match Results Sharpen Focus on Family Physician Shortage, Health System Reform
- Number of Students Choosing Family Medicine Dips, Despite Skyrocketing Demand
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Urge Congressional Conferees to Move Quickly on FY 2010 Federal Budget
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Applauds Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius as HHS Secretary
- American Academy of Family Physicians Partners With Health Care Notification Network to Speed Delivery of Important Drug Information
- American Academy of Family Physicians Advises Members to Remain Vigilant As H1N1 Influenza Outbreak Develops
- AAFP Statement: President Obama’s First 100 Days Bring Important Health Care Improvements to Americans
- Seven-Part Series Focuses on Source of and Solutions to Health Care Crisis
- National Survey of Family Doctors Shows Recession Takes Startling Toll on Patients
- American Academy of Family Physicians and AnswersMedia Expand Their Media Presence with Launch of ‘Live Well HD Network’ on ABC-Owned Television Stations
- AAFP Statement: Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act
- Commonwealth Fund’s Melinda Abrams Joins TransforMED Board of Managers
- Independent Evaluation Team Shares Second Round of Preliminary Findings From TransforMED Medical Home National Demonstration Project
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Commends U.S. House Committees on Outline for Health Care Reform
- AAFP Statement: Affordable Health Choices Act Marks the Beginning of Action
- AAFP Statement: American Academy of Family Physicians Supports Choice of Public and Private Health Plans for Consumers
- AAFP Statement: American Academy of Family Physicians Responds to President Obama’s Speech to the American Medical Association
- Call for Primary Care Reform from American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians and American Osteopathic Association
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud PhRMA Agreement to Lower Prescription Costs for Elderly
- Family Physicians Support House Health Reform Proposal
- AAFP Statement: Recruitment Report Reconfirms Worsening Shortage of Primary Care Physicians
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Applauds Proposed Changes to Medicare Payment Policies
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud Nomination
- Students from 38 States Recognized for Achievements in National Tar Wars Poster Contest
- AAFP Statement: Affordable Health Choices Act Promises Meaningful, Sustainable Reform
- Healthcare Administrative Simplification Coalition describes how billions wasted on administration of healthcare
- Family Medicine Residency Programs Recognized for Increasing Childhood Immunizations Rates in Underserved Areas
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Laud President’s Call for Action on Health System Reform
- 450,000 Doctors Demand: ‘Heal Health Care Now’
- TransforMED Launches First-Ever Professional Social Networking Site For Primary Care Physicians, Physician Extenders and Office Staff
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Agree With President That "Now is the Time to Deliver” on Health Care Reform
- AAFP Statement: Recent Retail Clinic Studies May Misinform Patients
- AAFP Statement: Senate Finance Committee Health Reform Proposal a Move in the Right Direction
- Adults Need Whooping Cough Booster Shot, Too
- Pregnant Women Need Flu Shots
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches Consumer Alliance With First Partner: The Coca-Cola Company
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Call on Senate to Confirm Regina Benjamin, MD, as Surgeon General
- AAFP Statement: America’s Health Future Act Holds Promise
- AAFP Statement: Condolence to Family and Friends of George Tiller, MD
- Success of Health Care Reform Depends on Strong Primary Care Physician Workforce
- Idaho Physician Named 2010 Family Physician of the Year
- Baton Rouge Family Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting
- Uniformed Services University Student Elected to AAFP Board of Directors
- Oregon Physician Elected to the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
- Pennsylvania Physician Named New Physician Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Massachusetts Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tennessee Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- John Meigs Re-Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- San Antonio Physician Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ted Epperly, M.D., Assumes Role of Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Roland A. Goertz, M.D., Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy Family Physicians
- Lori J. Heim, M.D., Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Welch Allyn Introduces New EHR Preparation and Selection Services Program
- AAFP Statement: Medicare Physician Fairness Act Promises Dependable Access to High Quality Health Care for America’s Elderly and Disabled Patients
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Failure of S. 1776
- American Academy of Family Physicians and MetLife Foundation Collaborate to Create New Educational Materials to Address Childhood Obesity
- Leading Physician Groups Urge Pregnant Women to Get Both Flu Vaccines
- Mississippi Family Doctor Selected as Olympic Torchbearer
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud Confirmation of Regina Benjamin as U.S. Surgeon General
- AAFP Statement: Fee Schedule Rectifies Payment Disparities
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Commend House for Passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and TransforMED Join with Primary Care Physician Groups in Medical Home Pilot
- AAFP Statement: Passage of Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act Will Stabilize Access to Care for America’s Elderly and Disabled
- Donna Payne Joins TransforMED as Chief Operating Officer
- Survey Shows Family Doctors Taking Variety of Steps to Fight H1N1
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Outlines Position on Senate Health Reform Bill
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Opposes Effort to Postpone Physician Payment Rule
- AAFP Statement: Condolence to Family and Friends of Dennis Sandlin, MD
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Commends Senate for Passage of Health Care Reform Bill
- 2008
- AAFP Statement: Insurance Costs Put Health Benefits Beyond Reach for Many Medical Practices, Family Physician Tells Congress
- Health Groups Release 2008 Immunization Schedules
- Congressional Caucus Speakers to Discuss Mental Illness, Access to Care, Rural Health Issues
- Family Medicine Surges in 2008 Match Results
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Call for Health System Reform that Ensures Access to Care
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Director of Member and Customer Service
- Medical Organizations Issue New Guideline on Drugs to Treat Dementia
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Director of Membership
- AAFP Statement: Administration’s 2009 Budget Could Worsen Flaws in Health Care System
- AAFP Statement: ABC Will Propagate False Information, Contradict Science if First Episode of "Eli Stone" Airs as Written
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians to President Bush: Call for Improved Health Access is Only One Step to Comprehensive Reform
- American Academy of Family Physicians Endorses Updated Guideline on Tobacco Use and Dependence
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches New Business Entity
- Press Release - Fixing Health Care: What Women Want
- AAFP Statement: Support of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation “Aligning Forces for Quality” Initiative
- AAFP Statement: Congress Should Act Now to Pass Bipartisan Medicare Legislation
- Family Physicians Endorse Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
- AAFP Statement: Failure to Bring Medicare Bill to Senate Floor is a ‘Serious Blow’
- AAFP Statement: Medicare Legislation Helps Avert Potentially Devastating Pay Cut
- AAFP Statement: Senate Must Quickly Pass House-Approved Medicare Legislation
- AAFP Statement: Senate's Failure to Address Medicare Payment Ill Serves America's Elderly and Disabled Patients
- AAFP Statement: 30-day Extension Will Not Resolve Medicare Physician Payment Issue
- AAFP Statement: Passage of Medicare Bill is First Step to Stabilizing Health Care Access for the Elderly and Disabled
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Commend Congress for Overriding Veto of HR 6331
- Children from 39 States Recognized for Achievements in National Tar Wars Poster Contest
- Pre-Med, Medical Students’ New Partner Provides Comprehensive, Current Information
- American Academy of Family Physicians and MetLife Foundation Collaborate to Bring New Approach to the Problem of Childhood Obesity
- San Antonio Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting
- IBM Health Care Executives Receive Highest Honor from American Academy of Family Physician
- Arizona Physician Named 2009 Family Physician of the Year
- Rhode Island Medical Student Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Kansas Physician Elected to the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
- Mississippi Physician Named New Physician Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Georgia Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Indiana Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Denver Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Alabama Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- San Antonio Physician Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- James King, M.D., Assumes Role of Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Lori Heim, M.D., Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ted Epperly, M.D., Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- New Survey Finds Voters Want Next U.S. President to Make Patient-Centered Primary Care a Key Component in Fixing Health Care
- ‘We Agree With Your Vision of the Health Care System,’ AAFP Says in Letter Praising Sen. Baucus White Paper
- TransforMED Practice Redesign Experts Lead the Way
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Calls on Obama to Include Health IT Support in Economic Stimulus Package
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud Daschle Nomination, Formation of Office on Health Reform
- AAFP Statement: Bush Administration ‘Right of Conscience’ Rule
- AAFP to President-Elect Obama: ‘Reinvest in Primary Care Medical Education’
- 2007
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Publisher
- Three of Nation’s Largest Retail Health Companies Sign To Support AAFP Attributes
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Lobbyist
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Statement in Support of Rep. Kennedy’s (D-RI) Health IT Legislation
- Joint Principles of a Patient-Centered Medical Home Released by Organizations Representing More Than 300,000 Physicians
- Fewer Medical Students Choose Primary Care, Patients May Suffer
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names New Vice President of Development
- America’s Family Physicians Join Major Employers and Other Physicians to Revolutionize America’s Health Care System
- New Survey Finds Majority of Men Avoid Preventive Health Measures
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names Jason Mitchell, M.D., Assistant Director of Center for Health Information Technology
- Students Recognized for Achievements in National Tar Wars Poster Contest
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Receives Commendation from ACCME for Excellent Continuing Medical Education Program
- UnitedHealth Group, AAFP, AAP, And ACP Join to Advance Primary Care Model
- AAFP Statement: American Academy of Family Physicians Urges President to Sign SCHIP Reauthorization Bill
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Are Most Heavily Recruited Specialists, According to Report
- AAFP Statement: President Bush’s Veto of SCHIP
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Continue to Support Tobacco Legislation
- America Academy of Family Physicians Announces ‘Health Care for Everyone’ Plan
- American Academy of Family Physicians Embarks on Multimillion-Dollar Branding Campaign Emphasizing Importance of Family Medicine in National Health Care Debate
- Selmer Physician Assumes Role of President
- Boise Physician Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Kansas Physician Assumes Chairmanship of American Academy of Family Physicians
- Hershey Family Physician Re-Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- San Antonio Physician Re-Elected Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Toledo Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Lexington Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Spokane Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Jason Marker Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tobie-Lynn Smith Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Beth Loney Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Nebraska Family Physician Named 2008 Family Physician of the Year
- Indiana Family Physician and Former Governor Receives Highest Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Family Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting in Chicago
- Johannesburg Family Physician Receives National Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- Columbus Family Physician Receives National Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- Columbus Family Physician Receives National Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- South Carolina Physician Receives National Honor for Teaching Excellence from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- New Jersey Physician Receives National Honor for Teaching Excellence from from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Danish Family Physician Receives National Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ontario Family Physician Receives Highest Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- AAFP Statement: Congress, President Must Act Quickly on New SCHIP Reauthorization in Wake of Veto Override Failure
- AAFP Testimony to Small Business Committee: Health Plan Consolidation Harms Access to Care
- Unprecedented Alliance of Health Care Leaders Announces Historic Agreement to Help Reduce the Numbers of America's Uninsured
- AAFP Statement: President Bush’s 2007 State of the Union Address: “Bush Pressed ‘Restart’ On Health Care Reform Discussion”
- New Guidelines Issued for Diagnosis and Management of Venous Thromboembolism
- AAFP Statement: Bush Health Care Budget Cuts Belie Bush ‘State of the Union’ Promises
- AAFP’s TransforMED and Medfusion Partner to Improve Access for Patients
- AAFP Statement: American Academy of Family Physicians Supports Health Care Legislation for Uninsured Children Proposed by Rep. Rahm Emanuel
- AAFP and Revolution Health Announce Partnership to Promote Consumer-Focused Care and Improve Patient-Physician Interactions
- Major Employers, Physicians and Other Stakeholders Unite to Revolutionize America’s Healthcare System
- American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Will Launch New Model of Peer Support to Drive Behavior Changes in People with Diabetes
- American Academy of Family Physicians and International Medical Corps Collaborate to Bring Quality Care to Disaster-Affected Communities
- Physician and Congressional Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill
- AAFP Joins With Payers And Employers To Improve Technology's Impact On Medication Safety
- 2006
- AAFP Letter of Support for "National Influenza Vaccination Week"
- AAFP Names Sandra L. Panther Vice President for Corporate Development and Foundation Executive Director
- Public and Private Organizations Join Forces to Simplify Health Care Complexity
- AAFP Launches New METRIC Module to Improve Asthma Care
- TransforMED Transitions to a Division of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Healthcare Administrative Simplification Coalition supports PATIENT FRIENDLY BILLING®
- Family Medicine Residency Match Numbers Show Slight Increase
- Ambulatory Care Quality Alliance Announces Pilot Project: Six Sites Will Combine Public and Private Data on Physician Practice
- Healthcare Administrative Simplification Coalition encourages standardization of patient health insurance identification cards
- AAFP Center for Health Information Technology Offers Interactive Video Training To Help Physicians Become More Virtual
- America’s Family Physicians Urge Retail Health Clinics To Put Patients’ Health First
- AQA Adopts Standard Measures for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
- Student Receives National Award in Tar Wars Poster Contest
- Rick Kellerman, M.D., Assumes Role of President for the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Selmer Physician Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Kentucky Physician Assumes Chairmanship of American Academy of Family Physicians
- Hershey Family Physician Re-Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- San Antonio Physician Re-Elected Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- AAFP Adopts New Physician Workforce Policy
- Roland Goertz, M.D., Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- James Dearing Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- David Avery Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Marin Granholm Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Daniel Lewis Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Jennifer Hyer Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- New Jersey Family Physician Named 2007 Family Physician of the Year
- San Antonio Family Physician Receives Highest Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- Detroit Family Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
- Grand Island Family Physician Receives National Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- Waco Family Physician Receives National Honor From American Academy of Family Physicians
- Syracuse Family Physician Receives National Honor from American Academy of Family Physicians
- Cincinnati Physician Receives National Honor for Teaching Excellence from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Columbus Physician Receives National Honor for Teaching Excellence from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Denver Physician Receives National Honor for Teaching Excellence from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Detroit Physician Receives National Honor for Teaching Excellence from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names Steven Waldren Director of Center for Health Information Technology
- American Academy of Family Physicians Promotes Dan Gowan to Associate Publisher/Director of Advertising Sales
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Response to Revised Medicare Payment for Physicians in 2007
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Works With MinuteClinic, Inc., on Electronic Health Record Project to Improve Quality, Safety and Efficiency of Medical Care
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Response to Certification Commission for Health Information Technology's (CCHIT) Announcement of 'Certified Electronic Health Record Products'
- AAFP Statement: Joint Statement Regarding Closure of the Duke University Family Medicine Residency
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Applaud Brailer for Work to Establish Connected Health I.T. System
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Call for Citizen Action to Cover the Uninsured
- AAFP Statement: More Community Health Centers with Fewer Family Doctors to Take Care of Patients – A Situation Rife with Contradiction
- AAFP Statement: Health Care Budget Cuts Thwart President Bush’s Vision of a Healthier, Safer and More Hopeful America
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians: Liability Reform Now!
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance Helps Two Million Americans in One Year
- Discovery Health Channel Presents Total Family Health – An Initiative to Help Families Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices
- AAFP, ACP and AOA Meet with Congress on Medicare Reimbursements to Physicians
- KC Kids, Especially Minorities, to Wage War Against Tobacco
- 2005
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches METRIC
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Respond to President's Health Care Agenda
- AAFP Statement: Ending Federal Support for Family Medicine Training is a Bad Idea
- Electronic Health Record Systems Becoming More Affordable for Small Group Practices Finds AAFP Survey
- AAFP Partners with Kaiser Permanente and the Institute of Church Administration and Management to Produce "Caring for Your Family's Health: A Guide for African Americans"
- EHR Pilot Project Shows ASP Model Has Benefits for Small Physician Practices
- American Academy of Family Physicians and McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, makers of SPLENDA® Brand Products, Partner to Support AAFP's Americans in Motion (AIM) Initiative
- Family Physician Coleen Kivlahan, M.D., receives American Medical Association's Pride in the Profession Award
- Family Medicine Residency Match Numbers Show Slight Increase
- American Academy of Family Physicians and International Council on Active Aging Partner to Encourage Aging Population to be More Active
- American Academy of Family Physicians Hires Donna Valponi as Vice President of Marketing, Membership and Meetings
- Ambulatory Performance Measures 'Major Step' in Improving Quality of Health Care: Broad-based Coalition Reaches Consensus on “Starter Set” for Physicians
- Family Physicians Complete Step Two of Fitness Initiative: Office Staff Take More Than 258 Million Steps
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Backs Reps. Kennedy & Murphy's 21st Century Health Information Act to Transform Health Care
- AAFP Statement: Medicare Payment Freeze and Medicaid Cuts Will Limit Access to Care for Patients
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Supports Senate Bill S. 1081, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005
- Testimony of Larry S. Fields, MD, to the House Committee on Small Business
- AAFP Hires Mark Cribben as Director of FamMedPAC
- AAFP Statement: Proposed Zero Funding Would Eliminate Family Physician Training Programs
- AAFP Statement: Per Family Physicians: Medicare Value Purchasing Act Misses the Mark
- AAFP Launches Second METRIC Module, Coronary Artery Disease: Improving Patient Care
- Student Receives National Award in Tar Wars Poster Contest
- American Academy of Family Physicians Announces Updated Guideline on Trial of Labor After Cesarean
- American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association Applaud Bill
- American Academy of Family Physicians Partners with Discovery Health Channel on Total Family Health Initiative
- AAFP Invites Health Information Technology Industry to Join National HIT Campaign in Response to Need for Standard, Portable, Electronic Health Records Before, During and After Disasters
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Approves No Free Lunch Application to Exhibit at Annual Meeting
- TransforMED, Inc. Names Terry McGeeney, M.D., Chief Executive Officer
- TransforMED, Inc. Names Terry McGeeney, M.D., Chief Executive Officer
- American Academy of Family Physicians Awards National Honors at Scientific Assembly
- AAFP Partners with PepsiCo to Support Fitness Initiative and Provide Patients with Educational Materials
- AAFP’s Fitness Initiative Partners with McDonald’s® Corporation
- familydoctor.org Wins Healthcare Web Site of the Year
- AAFP, ACP, and AOA Meet with Congress on Medicare Reimbursements to Physicians
- 2004
- AAFP Statement: Bush Healthcare Proposals in his State of the Union Address
- American Academy of Family Physicians Publishes Guide About Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose for Diabetics
- Study: BBA Cuts Hurt Teaching Hospitals
- American Academy of Family Physicians Partners for Patients Initiative Enters Next Phase of Development
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches Two CME Cases on Respiratory Infection
- Malpractice Claim Reports Can Help Direct Prevention of Medical Errors, Study Says
- American Academy of Family Physicians Develops Diabetes Resource List for National Minority Health Month
- What to Expect Entering the 'Golden Years'
- American Academy of Family Physicians Hires Holly D. McCoy, J.D., M.B.A., as Human Resources Director
- American Academy of Family Physicians Recommends Influenza Vaccinations for Children Aged 6-23 Months
- New Partnership Provides Free Web Site Services to Family Physicians
- New Guidelines Say 'Watchful Waiting' is Best Approach to Fluid in the Middle Ear
- American Academy of Family Physicians Publishes Consumer Health Publication for Busy Patients
- Family Physicians Give Leadership Award to Rep. Nancy Johnson
- American Academy of Family Physicians Offers Asthma & Allergy Resource Program as an Alternative to Traditional Continuing Medical Education
- New Legislation Includes Care Management Concept Proposed by Family Physicians
- Survey Results from the American Academy of Family Physicians Indicate Widespread Adoption of Electronic Health Record Systems
- Premier Medical Organizations Announce Formation of Physicians Electronic Health Record Coalition
- American Academy of Family Physicians Promotes Linda Doggett to Associate Publisher/Marketing Director
- Student Receives National Award in Tar Wars Poster Contest
- Leawood-Based American Academy of Family Physicians Brings Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students to Kansas City
- American Academy of Family Physicians and National Hispanic Medical Association Partner to Publish Caring for Hispanic Patients
- American Academy of Family Physicians Part of National Effort to Improve Preparticipation Physicals for Student-Athletes
- American Academy of Family Physicians Joins National Effort to Create New Tools to Help Combat Childhood Obesity
- American Academy of Family Physicians to Establish Political Action Committee
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Join Medicare Today Partnership
- Report Finds New Model of Health Care Can Improve Quality, Decrease Costs and Increase Physician Efficiency and Income
- Inspector General Calls for Much-Needed Moratorium on Financial Penalties to Teaching Hospitals
- Study: Ending Racial Disparities in Health Care Could Save Five Times More Lives Than Technological Advances
- American Academy of Family Physicians Joins Center for Practical Health Reform
- Surprising Number of U.S. Elders Do Not Have Health Insurance Coverage - Not Even Medicare
- Malpractice Claim Reports Can Help Direct Prevention of Medical Errors, Study Says
- Are There Enough Primary Care Physicians Available to Meet the Demand? New Research Suggests Not
- New Study Shows Communication Errors Are Frequently the Root Cause of Medical Errors
- Health Care Successes in 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
- American Academy of Family Physicians Receives Grant from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- New Guidelines Outline Appropriate Treatment of Ear Infections
- AAFP Testifies to PPAC About Chronic Disease Management
- American Academy of Family Physicians Spearheads the First Joint Family Medicine Residency/MBA Program
- May 26, 2004
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Applauds IOM Report on the Uninsured, Offers Plan to Solve the Problem
- Family Medicine Residency Match Shows Slight Increase
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Call for Citizen Action to Cover the Uninsured
- AAFP Statement: American Academy of Family Physicians Supports Federal Legislation on Medical Liability Insurance
- AAFP Statement: Proposed Cuts Threaten Training Programs for Family Physicians
- Study Finds Substantial Minority of Family Medicine Residents Support Extending Residency Training From Three to Four Years
- Study Identifies Key Factors That Determine African-Americans' Use of Health Care System
- Blacks and Hispanics Were Less Likely Than Whites to Receive Care in Outpatient Settings
- Most Seniors Switch Doctors Only if Forced
- 2003
- American Academy of Family Physicians Seeks Partners to Support Open-Source Electronic Health Record Initiative
- Family Physicians Descend on Capitol Hill
- Family Physicians Thank Sen. Grassley and His Colleagues For Helping Rural Patients and Physicians
- Senator Grassley Honored by the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Physcape Teams with American Academy of Family Physicians to provide Web-based benchmarking capability
- Results of American Academy of Family Physicians Research to be Presented at National Asthma Conference
- Family Physicians Support Congressional Effort to Help the Uninsured
- Family Physician Edward L. Langston is Elected to the AMA Board of Trustees
- AAFP Statement: No Evidence That Family Physicians Have a Lower Success Rate Treating Depression
- American Academy of Family Physicians to Publish New Waiting Room Publication
- Family Physicians ‘Deeply Disappointed’ in Proposed Cut in Funds for Training
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians Assess Medicare Legislation
- HIMSS and AAFP Join Forces to Demonstrate Benefits of the Electronic Health Record
- Winners Named in Tar Wars National Poster Contest
- AAFP Letter to Congress
- New Study Provides “Snapshot” of Health-Care Use in the United States and How Socioeconomic Variables Affect It
- Family Physicians Cite Medicare Reimbursement Levels, and Rules and Regulations as Barriers to Caring for Medicare Patients
- Family Practice Management Journal Celebrates 10 Years of Publication
- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS CONDUCTS SURVEY ABOUT NEW HIPAA GUIDELINES
- AAFP Holds First Conference on Patient Safety
- American Academy of Family Physicians Joins CDC to Spread Message About the Appropriate Use of Antibiotics
- Family Physician To Testify on Physicians’ Role in Bioterrorism Surveillance
- American Academy of Family Physicians Establishes Center for Health Information Technology
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names David Kibbe, M.D., as Director of New Center for Health Information Technology
- American Academy of Family Physicians Publishes Physician Guide to Helping Overweight Patients
- AAFP Honors Robert B. Taylor, M.D., with John G. Walsh Award
- Arizona Physician Named Family Physician of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians
- PHYSICIANS WITH HEART EXTENDS HEALING HAND TO KYRGYZSTAN
- Kathleen Toomey Receives National Public Health Award from American Academy of Family Physicians
- Morton Kondracke , Renowned Political Journalist, Opens AAFP Annual Meeting
- American Academy of Family Physicians Honors Robert E. Nesse, M.D., With Premier Family Physician Executive Award
- American Academy of Family Physicians Names 2003 Exemplary Teaching Award Winners
- Joseph Hobbs, M.D., Receives American Academy of Family Physician’s Thomas W. Johnson Award For Contributions in Family Practice Medical Education
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches Initiative Focusing on Caring for America’s Aging Population
- Lisa Corum Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Academy of Family Physicians Releases Hepatitis C Resource Packet for Physicians
- James King Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Thomas Kintanar Elected to the Board of Directors of the
- Timothy Komoto Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Carolyn Lopez Re-Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Eddie J. Turner Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Thomas Weida Re-Elected Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Michael O. Fleming, M.D. to Lead the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Texas Physician Assumes Chairmanship of American Academy of Family Physicians
- Excellence in Original Research Recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Medical students from Minn. and R.I. Receive Awards for Their Original Research
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches Initiative on Disease and Illness Prevention
- Electronic Health Records Benefit the Patient, the Physician, and the Medical Community
- Family Physicians on Front Lines of Chronic Pain Treatment
- Research in Family Practice is Lacking, Article Argues
- AAFP Statement: Medicare Reimbursements Cut
- Conference Provides Practical Advice on Educating Patients
- Family Medicine Organizations Support Senate Action to Aid Graduate Medical Education in Non-Hospital Settings
- American Academy of Family Physicians Leading the Way for Electronic Health Records and Patient Safety
- American Academy of Family Physicians Issues New Recommendations for Periodic Health Examinations
- Two Largest Primary Care Medical Organizations Release Joint Clinical Guidelines To Manage Common Heart Condition
- 2002
- Childhood Immunization Schedule Updated for 2002
- American Family Physician Publishes Preventive Services Task Force’s Guidelines on Newborn Hearing Screening
- Family Physicians to White House and Congress: Health of Citizenry Underpins Security and Economy
- Weight Management Tips for the Entire Family
- Tips on Preventing Heart Disease from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- AAFP Statement: Family Physicians to Governors: Help Us Discourage Smoking
- AAFP Develops Counseling Tools for Physicians and Patients
- Colorectal Cancer
- THE ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE ANNOUNCES EDITORS
- Smoking Cessation – Important Tips for Quitting
- Alaska Family Physician is A Voice for Neglected and Abused Children
- Alaska Family Physician is a Tireless Advocate for Abused Children
- American Academy of Family Physicians Announces New eHealth Initiative – Online Continuing Medical Education Tied to AFP Articles
- American Academy of Family Physicians Opposes Sport of Boxing
- AAFP Statement: Prescription Drug Card
- AAFP Statement: Warren Jones, M.D. Addresses House of Representatives Small Business Committee
- American Academy of Family Physicians Announces Publication of First Patient/Physician Guide on Over-the-Counter Medications
- Microsoft and American Academy of Family Physicians Work Together To Help Doctors Navigate Technology Choices
- Medical Schools Honored For Their Contribution in Raising Percentage of Medical Students Entering Family Practice Residencies
- Preventing Skin Cancer
- American Academy of Family Physicians Hires David Kibbe, M.D., as Director of Health Information Technology
- Family Physician Web Site Features New Biweekly Column
- Prostate Cancer and PSA Screening Tests
- New Smallpox Immunization Policy Issued
- AAFP Tar Wars Program and Schering/Key Announce Partnership
- Work Safely Advice for Teens from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- AAFP Statement: AAFP Congratulates PhRMA on Promoting Industry Responsibility
- 4th- and 5th-Graders Analyze Tobacco Advertising
- NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS TURNING AWAY NEW MEDICARE PATIENTS JUMPS 28 PERCENT
- Annals of Family Medicine Accepting Manuscripts
- American Academy of Family Physicians Offers New Electronic Primary Care Information System
- Commentators Say Family Practice Achieves Much, Faces Challenges
- Back-to-School — Time to check your child’s immunization records
- Primary Care Medical Errors Categorized
- Caring for the Caregiver
- 30-Year Checkup on Family Practice Finds Specialty in Good Health but Still Challenged
- New Research Points to Need for More Education for Front-Line Physicians
- Nurse Educators and Family Physicians Advocate Better Cooperation Between the Professions
- Training Tool Helps Physicians Provide Quality Care to Diverse Populations
- American Academy of Family Physicians Announces New Health Information For Parents, Kids and Teens Online at familydoctor.org
- AAFP Statement: America Deserves a National Effort to Assure Health Care for All
- Early Detection of Breast Cancer
- American Academy of Family Physicians Chooses Mary E. Frank, M.D. As President-Elect
- American Academy of Family Physicians Advocates for Children in Adoption Policy
- American Academy of Family Physicians Launches First in a Series of Three CME Cases on Pain Management
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Leader in Online Physician Education
- American Academy of Family Physicians Establishes Panel on Obesity
- American Academy of Family Physicians Will Offer Guidance on Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients with Diabetes
- AAFP National Network for Family Practice and Primary Care Research Receives Federal Grant for Infrastructure and Patient Safety
- AAFP Statement: Important Safety Net Health Legislation Passed, But Cutoff of Physician Training May Undercut Purpose
- American Academy of Family Physicians Supports Diabetes Education Efforts
- Family Physicians can Help Victims of Domestic Violence
- Patients, Don’t Just Suffer. Migraines Can Be Treated and Even Prevented
- U.S. Senate Fails Seniors on Health Care
- Influenza Vaccine Provides Protection Against Potentially Serious Illness
- Family Physicians are Specialists in the Whole Family
- 2012
- AAFP Foundation Global Director of Peers for Progress Outlines Peer Support for Self-Management of Diabetes at Health Affairs Forum on Diabetes
- TransforMED’s Delta-Exchange Now Free to AAFP Members
- Nailah Adams Launches Term as National Coordinator For Family Medicine Interest Group Network
- Nikki Henry Named Regional Coordinator For National Medical Student Network
- Alabama Medical Student Takes on National Leadership Role
- UTHSC Student Named to Key Liaison Position For American Academy of Family Physicians
- Lauren Kendall Named Regional Coordinator For National Medical Student Network
- Bellevue Native Takes on National Leadership Role
- Diana Tucci Named Regional Coordinator for National Medical Student Network
- Family Physicians Lead in Specialties in Providing Rural Health Care
- TransforMED Launches New Version of Medical Home Implementation Quotient
- 2011
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- Glen R. Stream, MD, MBI, Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Jeffrey J. Cain, MD, FAAFP, Chosen President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Roland A. Goertz, MD, MBA, Assumes Role of Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- John Meigs, MD, Elected Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Javette Orgain, MD, Elected Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Pennsylvania Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Nevada Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Missouri Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Acadedmy of Family Physicians
- Portland, Ore., Family Physician Named New Physician Board Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Jackson, Miss., Physician Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine Student Elected to American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
- Washington Doctor Named 2012 Family Physician of the Year
- Ohio Family Physician Receives Public Health Award at American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting
- Robert Graham, MD, Receives National Honor from American Academy of Family Physicians
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- Campos-Outcalt D, Senf J, Kutob R. A comparison of primary care graduates from schools with increasing production of family physicians to those from schools with decreasing production. Fam Med 2004: 36(4): 260-264.
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- Education, Patient
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- Elective Credit
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- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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- e-visits
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- Fairness in Federal Programs for All U.S. Citizens
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- National Health Service Corps
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- O
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- Parental Leave During Residency Training
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- Preventive Medicine
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- Principles for Physician Payment Reform to Support the Patient-Centered Medical Home (Position Paper)
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- Protective Equipment for Recreational and Competitive Sports Activities
- Provider, Use of Term
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- Q
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- Radiology (Position Paper)
- Rape Victim Treatment
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- Rural Health Quality Commission Act - AAFP Legislative Stance
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- Rural Practice: Graduate Medical Education for (Position Paper)
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- Rural Veterans Access to Care Act - AAFP Legislative Stance
- S
- School-Based Health Clinics, Guidelines
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- Screening
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- Shared Medical Appointments/Group Visits
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- Specialty Hospitals
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- Students, AAFP
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- Symbol
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- A
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare Part D)
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- Provider Continuity in Family Medicine: Does It Make a Difference for Total Health Care Costs?
- Primary Care Physicians and Specialists as Personal Physicians: Health Care Expenditures and Mortality Experience
- The Contribution of Primary Care Systems to Health Outcomes Within Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Countries, 1970-1998
- The Effect of First-contact Care with Primary Care Clinicians on Ambulatory Health Care Expenditures
- Primary Care Physician Supply and Colorectal Cancer
- Continuity and Quality of Care for Children with Diabetes Who Are Covered by Medicaid
- The Effects of Specialist Supply on Populations' Health: Assessing the Evidence
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