http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/mediarss.html en-us Copyright 2013 American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/cms-confirmation-tavenner.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/cms-confirmation-tavenner.html “The American Academy of Family Physicians applauds the confirmation of Marilyn Tavenner as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/family-practice-management-award.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/family-practice-management-award.html — The American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors has recognized Family Practice Management for exemplary research published in its November/December 2012 issue. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/contraception-planb.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/contraception-planb.html “The U.S. Department of Justice’s May 1 decision to appeal a recent U.S. District Court’s ruling to lift the age restriction on over-the-counter access to Plan B One-Step emergency contraception presents an unnecessary barrier between females at risk of an unintended pregnancy and a safe and effective means to prevent it. Emergency contraception should be made readily available, without restriction, to all females of child bearing age, especially when timely access is critical for optimal effectiveness. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/top-10-schools.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/top-10-schools.html Twelve of the nation’s 126 allopathic medical schools were honored today by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing the most to the pipeline of family physicians. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/budget-preserves-health-system.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/budget-preserves-health-system.html President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget sustains health system reforms that promise to improve Americans’ health, the quality of care and address the cost of health services, but it does so by risking the future health care workforce. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/primary-care-management-codes.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/primary-care-management-codes.html “On March 27, the American Academy of Family Physicians issued a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services calling for the development of a new set of evaluation and management codes specifically for primary care physicians that would result in increased payment for the intensity and complexity of care and work provided by primary care physicians. The AAFP has asked CMS to consider creating the new codes for inclusion in the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/match2013.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/match2013.html Medical student interest in family medicine continued its growth this year, according to the 2013 National Residency Matching Program results released today. This year, family medicine training programs attracted 2,938 students compared to 2,611 in 2012. (LINK to US MED STUDENTS MATCH GRAPH) This year’s Match numbers are higher than the total 2,764 positions offered last year. This year’s “fill rate” also rose to 96 percent, up from the 2012 rate of 94.5 percent. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/blso.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/blso.html LEAWOOD, Kan. — Home births are on the rise despite higher neonatal mortality rates, making it more important than ever to prepare first responders to manage both normal labor and obstetrical emergencies. The American Academy of Family Physicians has developed the “Basic Life Support in Obstetrics” program to help save the lives of women and their babies during labor and delivery. The BLSO program was designed for pre-hospital care providers, other first responders, emergency department personnel, as well as medical, nursing and physician assistant students. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/sequestration.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/sequestration.html “The American Academy of Family Physicians is dismayed and disappointed that Congress has allowed across-the-board cuts (called “sequestration”) to take effect. Such an approach to fiscal planning is short-sighted and detrimental to the nation’s ultimate goals for high-quality, affordable patient care. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/choosing-wisely-phase-two.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/news-releases-2013/choosing-wisely-phase-two.html LEAWOOD, Kan. – Today the American Academy of Family Physicians released its second list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary, in family medicine as part of the Choosing Wisely® campaign, an initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation. The list identifies five targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can support conversations between patients and physicians about what care is really necessary. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST AAFP News Releases and Statements - RSS Feed