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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 -- This week's audio news summary features an account of AAFP members caring for earthquake survivors in Haiti; a story about new "timely physician access" regulations soon to take effect for managed care physicians in California; notification about updated screening recommendations for obesity in children and adolescents; a report detailing family medicine residency directors' views on the possible detrimental effects of instituting additional restrictions on resident duty hours; and an announcement about the federal government's issuance of interim final rules for implementation of a 2008 mental health parity bill.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 -- This week's audio news summary features coverage of a response from AAFP President Lori Heim, M.D., to President Obama's State of the Union address; a statement from the FDA alerting physicians to a new contraindication for the prescription weight-loss drug sibutramine hydrochloride; a report detailing obstacles to physicians' use of care management tools to treat chronic diseases; and a story that highlights a family physician's success with his organization's electronic health record system.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 -- This week's audio news summary features an announcement that McNeil Consumer Healthcare has recalled more than 500 lots of its numerous OTC products; notification of the release of the 2010 childhood, adolescent and adult recommended immunization schedules; a story about the AAFP's updated recommendations for breast cancer screening; and information on how Academy members can help victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 -- This week's audio news summary features information about the AAFP's call to members asking them to contact Congress and insist on a permanent fix to the sustainable growth rate Medicare payment formula; a story about the need for an increase in Medicaid payment rates to physicians; an announcement about FamilyDoctor.org's posting of the first patient education content linked to the Academy's Consumer Alliance program; a report from HHS that warns of a possible third wave of H1N1 influenza activity; and notification from the FDA about its approval of a seasonal flu vaccine intended specifically for seniors.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Jan. 08, 2010 -- This week's audio news summary features a story about the federal government's release of a proposed definition for "meaningful use" of electronic health records; coverage of the launch of the FDA's Safe Use Initiative, a program intended to reduce preventable adverse events linked to OTC and prescription drug use; notification about a survey designed to assess the primary care workforce that the Association of American Medical Colleges recently sent to primary care physicians; an announcement from CMS encouraging physician participation in the agency's annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey; and a heads-up about AAFP News Now's 2009 Year in Review summary of the top news stories from the past year.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 -- This week's audio news summary features a story about congressional action that delays for two months a 21.2 percent Medicare physician pay cut; information about the Academy's outreach to health plans regarding ways to reduce pharmacy-related administrative processes for physicians; notification from the CDC that pneumococcal infections are spiking during this influenza season; and a reminder to AAFP members who have reached the end of their three-year Academy membership re-election cycle that they need to finish earning the 150 CME credits required for re-election by Dec. 31.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 -- This week's audio news summary features a story about the AAFP Board of Directors' approval of a set of principles for accountable care organizations; notification of a recall by Sanofi Pasteur of 800,000 doses of its novel influenza A (H1N1) pediatric vaccine; information about updated guidelines for the perioperative use of beta blockers; a report that discusses the decline in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths; and coverage of the release of an AAFP statement aimed at killing an amendment to the Senate's health care reform bill that would jeopardize proposed increased payments for primary care office visits.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 -- This week's audio news summary features a story on the Academy's reaction to CMS' release of its final rule for implementing the 2010 Medicare physician fee schedule; an update on the availability of vaccine against the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus; an announcement about approaching deadlines for the American Board of Family Medicine's Maintenance of Certification Program for Family Physicians; notification of a recall involving all ready-to-drink cans of the popular weight-loss product Slim-Fast; and coverage of testimony by the chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force during a House subcommittee hearing held to examine the task force's recently revised breast cancer screening recommendations.
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"Why Did You Choose Family Medicine?" -- In 60 seconds or less, residents attending the conference tell why they were inspired to go into family medicine. From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 4, 2006.
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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Sept 25, 2009 -- This week's audio news summary features a story detailing the Academy's comments on a health reform bill unveiled by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chair of the Senate Finance Committee; an account of congressional testimony given by AAFP Board Chair Jim King, M.D., in which he warns that illness caused by the H1N1 virus could overwhelm the nation's health care system and hit family physicians in solo and small practices especially hard; an update about H1N1 immunization issues, including concerns that many health care workers will not get the vaccine; and news of an announcement from the Obama administration that it has designated $25 million for demonstration grants to help states test medical liability systems.
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New AAFP President's Speech Audio -- Listen to highlights of incoming AAFP President Jim King, M.D.'s address to family physicians after his presidential installation -- an address in which King credits three family physicians for helping him set his course in life. From the AAFP Scientific Assembly, Oct. 3, 2007.
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New AAFP President's Speech Video -- Watch incoming AAFP President Jim King, M.D., address family physicians after his presidential installation -- an address in which he credits three family physicians for helping him set his course in life. From the AAFP Scientific Assembly, Oct. 3, 2007.
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"Why Are You Attending the AAFP's 2007 Congress of Delegates in Chicago?" -- In one minute or less, family physicians explain why they've taken time away from their busy lives to participate in this annual meeting, during which the Academy's governing body establishes AAFP policies and elects Academy leaders.
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Implementing the TransforMED Model of Care -- Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, is one of 33 family medicine practices around the country that are in the middle of a two-year national demonstration project established by TransforMED, AAFP's practice redesign initiative. This video features a visit to Myrtue's Harlan clinic and its three satellite clinics in neighboring towns to report on the practice's progress.
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AAFP Spreads Men's Health Message Via YouTube -- Watch the video clip featuring AAFP President Rick Kellerman, M.D., also now available on YouTube and other video-sharing Web sites.
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Medicare Payment News Conference at National Press Club -- Listen to excerpts from the July 10 press conference held after AAFP President Rick Kellerman, M.D., and representatives of other medical groups visited Congress to hammer home the importance of improving Medicare physician payment.
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Interview With Bruce Bagley, M.D., on CMS Quality Program -- Bruce Bagley, M.D., AAFP's medical director of quality improvement, talks with an AAFP News Now editor about CMS' Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, or PQRI, that runs from July 1 to Dec. 31. Physicians who participate can earn a 1.5 percent bonus payment from Medicare.
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AAFP President Addresses 2007 ALF-NCSC -- Both family medicine and the U.S. health care system must change so that every American can have a personal medical home, AAFP President Rick Kellerman, M.D., asserts in his presentation at the AAFP Annual Leadership Forum and National Conference of Special Constituencies May 5 in Kansas City, Mo.
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Match Day -- Listen to an up close and personal look at this year's results for family medicine in the National Resident Matching Program. On March 15 -- Match day -- medical students who have just matched into family medicine residencies describe why they chose family medicine as a career -- and what they think their first day of residency will be like.
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Overview of HCCU Proposal -- Listen to an audio news story about a proposal fielded by the Health Coverage Coalition for the Uninsured, or HCCU. This groundbreaking alliance, which includes the Academy, advocates a combination of public programs and tax incentives to extend health coverage to America's uninsured residents.
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Capitol Hill Rally Audio -- Vote for America's Health: Listen to rally highlights and hear AAFP members, officers, and invited guests send a message to Congress: Take action on issues that threaten access to health care for all Americans. From the AAFP Rally, Sept. 27, 2006.
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Capitol Hill Rally Video -- Vote for America's Health: Watch highlights of the rally and see AAFP members, officers, and invited guests send a message to Congress: Take action on issues that threaten access to health care for all Americans. From the AAFP Rally, Sept. 27, 2006.
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"Transitioning Into Practice," Segment 1 of 5 -- Family physicians new to practice share insights about the impact of malpractice insurance and reimbursement on practice selection, learning about the practice style of potential partners, and negotiating a contract and signing bonus. (Panelists are identified in this first segment.) From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 5, 2006.
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"Transitioning Into Practice," Segment 2 of 5 -- Family physicians new to practice share insights about finding a position in a community clinic, the challenges and rewards of working in such a clinic, and quality improvement and electronic health records. From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 5, 2006.
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"Transitioning Into Practice," Segment 3 of 5 -- Family physicians new to practice share insights about what residency characteristics to look for if you're interested in community clinic practice, working as a locum tenens physician to learn about practices, finding a practice with an EHR and quality improvement program, and tips on going into academic family medicine. From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 5, 2006.
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"Transitioning Into Practice," Segment 4 of 5 -- Family physicians new to practice share insights about documenting procedures, pros and cons of single-specialty and multispecialty practices, family physicians as hospitalists, and paying back student loans. From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 5, 2006.
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"Transitioning Into Practice," Segment 5 of 5 -- Family physicians new to practice share insights about obstetrics fellowships, faculty development fellowships and family medicine research. From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 5, 2006.
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"Interview With Family Medicine Resident Kelly McMullen, M.D." -- As a youngster, McMullen was one of the first winners in a poster contest sponsored by Tar Wars, the tobacco-free education program that now is an AAFP initiative. McMullen talks about how the contest influenced her choice of family medicine and the way she cares for patients. From the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 2, 2006.
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