http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly.html en-us Copyright 2012 American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091016cod-wrapup.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091016cod-wrapup.html Academy members are unquestionably united in their desire to support the specific interests and needs of family physicians who practice emergency medicine -- that much was clear from reference committee testimony given Oct. 12 during the 2009 AAFP Congress of Delegates in Boston. But what delegates couldn't reach consensus on was how, precisely, to show that support. In the end, they voted to refer two resolutions dealing with this issue to the AAFP Board of Directors for more study. cborgmey@aafp.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:10:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091016advoc-ref-cmte.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091016advoc-ref-cmte.html Delegates at the AAFP 2009 Congress of Delegates in Boston moved forward on a number of issues important to family medicine on Oct. 13, adopting resolutions that call for the Academy to support so-called primary care extension programs, enhanced Medicare drug coverage and federal legislation that would ensure medical care in patient-centered medical homes is directed by primary care physicians. jarvantes@aafp.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:35:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091016assembly-keynote.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091016assembly-keynote.html Primary care physicians provide the highest level of quality at the lowest cost of any provider group in the country, putting them in a strong position to lead health system change, said internist Roger Merrill, M.D., during the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 AAFP Scientific Assembly Oct. 14 in Boston. jarvantes@aafp.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:15:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091015heim-address.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091015heim-address.html Health care reform is the Academy's most pressing issue right now, according to incoming AAFP President Lori Heim, M.D., of Vass, N.C., who vowed to help the Academy "tell the story of family medicine and how important (FPs) are as the underpinning of a successful health care system." sporter@aafp.org Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:20:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091013codvideoclips.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091013codvideoclips.html During the AAFP 2009 Congress of Delegates, AAFP News Now editors are monitoring reference committee discussions and COD voting. Join us here each day for an update on what is happening at the COD. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:30:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014codgmefunding.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014codgmefunding.html Delegates to the 2009 AAFP Congress of Delegates made a clear statement Oct. 13 when they voted to reaffirm the Academy's current policy on graduate medical education, or GME, funding. They also reiterated the AAFP's stance on resident duty hour restrictions, and then took it one step further by declaring that any further work hour changes should have an evidence-based rationale. cborgmey@aafp.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:15:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014awardsassembly.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014awardsassembly.html Each year at the AAFP Assembly, the Academy recognizes members and others for their outstanding contributions to family medicine. The following persons were honored during this year's Assembly. ann@aafp.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:40:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014watts-fpoy.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014watts-fpoy.html Colleagues of family physician Karl Watts, M.D., say his motto could be, "Think and act globally and locally." Watts himself says the foundation of his work as a family physician -- both in his hometown of Boise, Idaho, and around the world -- has been a driving desire to assist the underserved. bbein@aafp.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:30:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014electionresults.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091014electionresults.html The AAFP Congress of Delegates today elected Roland Goertz, M.D., M.B.A., of Waco, Texas, to be the Academy's next president-elect. ann@aafp.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091012townhall.html http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/2009assembly/20091012townhall.html Health care reform legislation was on the menu during the town hall meeting at the AAFP's 2009 Congress of Delegates here. AAFP leaders and members engaged in lively discourse on Sunday evening regarding a variety of reform-related topics, including payment for primary care physicians, workforce issues and health care coverage for all. jarvantes@aafp.org Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:55:00 CDT News From 2009 Annual Assembly