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ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, May 9, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about a free assessment tool that can help you measure your practice's movement toward becoming a medical home and an updated clinical practice guideline on treating tobacco dependence from the U.S. Public Health Service, as well as coverage from the Academy's recent combined Annual Leadership Forum and National Conference of Special Constituencies in Kansas City, Mo., that includes ANN interview audio clips about various issues addressed during the conference.
(10:44-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, May 2, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about one pharmaceutical company's recent decision to begin manufacturing cefixime 400-mg tablets for U.S. distribution six years after another firm stopped making the tablets; CMS' "Legacy Free Day" on May 7, a one-day testing exercise to help Medicare providers assess their readiness for the coming conversion to use of National Provider Identifier numbers; two new reports from the Council on Graduate Medical Education that address health care access and graduate medical training issues; and the launch of the 2008 AAFP candidates' Web page on the Academy Web site.
(6:14-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Apr 25, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about Senate Finance Committee plans to introduce a bill to improve Medicare pay for primary care doctors; some changes in CMS' 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative that will make the reporting process easier for family physicians and other health care professionals; a new, free service called the Health Care Notification Network that will deliver FDA-mandated patient safety notices electronically to physicians and other providers; and a bipartisan bill under consideration by the Senate Finance Committee that some say offers a good starting point for health care reform efforts.
(6:29-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about FDA approval of a second live vaccine designed to protect infants and young children from rotavirus gastroenteritis; MedPAC's recent endorsement of two key recommendations that, if adopted by Congress, could shift the focus of Medicare to a more primary care-based system; a meeting of family medicine practices that participated in TransforMED's two-year national demonstration project; and a forum at the Robert Graham Center in Washington that focused on integrating primary care with mental health and substance abuse services.
(7:31-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Apr. 11, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary spotlights an AAFP News Now editorial discussing a provocative article on doctors of nursing practice that was published April 2 in the Wall Street Journal, as well as stories about a new medication management standard for hospital ERs proposed by The Joint Commission; the recent introduction of a Senate bill that would allow small businesses to band together and spread insurance risk over a large number of participants to obtain lower premiums; and straight talk on a range of Medicare-related topics from CMS Acting Administrator Kerry Weems.
(5:56-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Apr. 4, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about a significant change in the way some of America's largest health insurance companies will collect and report physician performance data; a newly enacted law in Ohio that requires insurance companies to clearly spell out the terms and conditions of their contracts with physicians; an AAFP-adopted recommendation to expand annual influenza immunization to all children ages 6 months to 18 years; and a new CME initiative designed to help physicians reduce the number of Americans who smoke.
(6:55-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Mar. 28, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about a Senate bill that, if enacted, would block steep reductions in Medicare physician payment for the last half of 2008 and all of 2009; the April 1 deadline for implementing tamper-proof prescription pads for Medicaid patients' prescriptions; an online patient education resource called Lab Tests Online; and a reminder that there's still plenty of time for physicians to participate in CMS' 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative.
(6:11-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, Mar. 21, 2008 -- This week's audio news summary features stories about results of the 2008 National Resident Matching Program that gave family medicine a near-91 percent fill rate; an analysis of the three leading presidential candidates' positions on health care; a new initiative that will beef up funding for the nation's community health centers; and a research study that explores the psychosocial, behavioral and clinical differences between men and women with diabetes.
(7:18-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(7:22-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(16:09-minute QuickTime Video; About Downloading)

"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.
(4:43-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(6:51-minute MP4 File; About Downloading)

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.
(5:41-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(7-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(13:54-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(11:59-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(7:10-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

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.
(6:46-minute MP4 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(16:38-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(20:04-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(18:11-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(25:53-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(12:43-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(14:09-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

"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.
(6:24-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)