June 2010
FDA to Report on Safety Monitoring of Recently Approved Drugs, Biologics
(6/29/2010, 5:10 p.m.)
Senate Delay Could Result in Medicaid Cuts to Physicians
(6/29/2010, 5:00 p.m.)
Carnegie Report Calls for Key Innovations in Medical Education
(6/29/2010, 3:30 p.m.) (Discuss this story on the AAFP News Now bulletin board.)
CMS Will Allow Nonparticipating Physicians to Start Participating in Medicare
(6/28/2010, 4:30 p.m.)
U.S. Medical Schools Vary Widely in Satisfying Medical Education's 'Social Mission'
(6/25/2010, 5:50 p.m.)
Congress Approves Medicare Payment Patch, Provides 2.2 Percent Update
(6/25/2010, 10:50 a.m.)
CMS Sets July 6 Deadline for Medicare Participating Physicians to Enroll in PECOS
(6/24/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
House Inaction Creates Impasse on Medicare Physician Payment Legislation
(6/23/2010, 2:50 p.m.)
AAFP Recruiting Practices for Smoking Cessation Pilot
(6/22/2010, 5:20 p.m.)
Study Identifies Spike in Fatal Medication Errors When New Residents Arrive
(6/22/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
FDA Issues Recommendations for Parents, Industry on Infant Vitamin D Supplements
(6/22/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
AAFP's Health Care Reform Coverage Statistics Are Impressive
(6/22/2010, 3:50 p.m.)
Higher Percentage of American Adults With Hypertension Are Controlling Their Condition, Says Study
(6/21/2010, 5:15 p.m.)
AMA Delegates Call for Adding 'Physicians With Expertise' to Government Guideline Panels
(6/18/2010, 4:55 p.m.)
AMA Delegates Back New Medicare Payment Option
(6/18/2010, 4:40 p.m.)
Obama Administration Announces Investment in Primary Care Physician Training
(6/18/2010, 4:20 p.m.)
As Medicare Payment Reduction Takes Effect, Physicians Need to Look at Options
(6/18/2010, 4:15 p.m.)
CMS Forced to Begin Processing Medicare Payment Claims at Reduced Rate
(6/18/2010, 4:10 p.m.)
IMGs Seeking Positions in U.S. Residencies Now Can Join ECFMG Advice Network
(6/17/2010, 3:25 p.m.)
Family Physician Elected to AMA Board of Trustees
(6/16/2010, 4:20 p.m.)
AMA Delegates Adopt Measures to Promote Primary Care, Rural Practice
(6/16/2010, 4:15 p.m.)
CDC: One in Five Teens Has Abused Prescription Meds
(6/16/2010, 4:05 p.m.)
CMS Proposes Easier Telemedicine Credentialing Processes for Hospitals
(6/16/2010, 3:55 p.m.)
CMS Expands PERM Program Nationwide in 2010
(6/15/2010, 5:40 p.m.)
One-third of FPs Failed to Follow ACIP Recommendations During Hib Vaccine Shortage
(6/15/2010, 5:35 p.m.)
American Family Physician: Well-read and Relevant for 60 Years and Counting
(6/15/2010, 2:40 p.m.)
Integrated Curriculum Leads to Student Success on USMLE Step 1, Study Finds
(6/15/2010, 2:00 p.m.)
Report Calls for Clear Communication with Docs, Public During Food Recalls, Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
(6/14/2010, 5:25 p.m.)
CMS Directs Medicare Contractors to Hold Physician Claims Through June 17
(6/14/2010, 2:10 p.m.)
Does a Hospital Want to Buy Your Private Practice?
(6/11/2010, 3:00 p.m.)
Study: Physicians Need to Educate Patients About Use of Bisphosphonates
(6/11/2010, 11:25 a.m.)
IOM Calls for Heightened Scrutiny of Food, Supplement Health Claims
(6/9/2010, 3:50 p.m.)
FDA Proposals Would Shed Light on Drug Approval Process
(6/9/2010, 3:45 p.m.)
President Obama Calls for Better Payment System for Primary Care Physicians
(6/9/2010, 3:20 p.m.)
Four-year Family Medicine Residency Would Enhance Quality, Performance, Says Educator
(6/9/2010, 3:05 p.m.) (Discuss this story on the AAFP News Now bulletin board.)
IV Antibiotics, Antiemetic Recalled Because of Potential Contamination
(6/8/2010, 4:45 p.m.)
AAFP Joins Other Groups in Calling for Senate Approval of Berwick Nomination to Head CMS
(6/8/2010, 4:20 p.m.)
NIH Proposes Changes to Research Funding Regulations
(6/8/2010, 1:30 p.m.)
TransforMED National Demonstration Project Finds Most Practices Need Support to Make Changes
(6/7/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
AFP By Topic Organizes Sought-after Clinical Information
(6/7/2010, 4:10 p.m.)
Let's Move! Campaign Issues Action Plan for Childhood Obesity Fight
(6/7/2010, 12:50 p.m.)
Rare Cases of Severe Liver Injury Linked to Orlistat
(6/4/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
Medicare Enrollment Process Fraught With Opportunities for Missteps
(6/4/2010, 4:55 p.m.)
More Children's Medications From Shuttered McNeil Plant Recalled
(6/4/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
NCAFP Foundation, NC Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Join Forces on Student Interest, Mentoring Program
(6/2/2010, 5:00 p.m.)
AAFP Encourages Members to Advocate for Long-Term Medicare Payment Fix
(6/2/2010, 4:30 p.m.)
CMS Clarifies Signature Requirements for Medicare Participating Docs
(6/2/2010, 4:10 p.m.)
AAFP, Other Medical Groups Urge Ratification of Tobacco Treaty
(6/2/2010, 4:05 p.m.)
Study: Many Physicians Experience Depression During Internship Year
(6/2/2010, 1:15 p.m.)
AAFP Seeks Nominations for Health Care Boards, Committees
(6/1/2010, 4:55 p.m.)
Enforcement of 'Red Flags' Rule Stalls Again
(6/1/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
FDA Issues Warning About Proton Pump Inhibitors
(6/1/2010, 4:45 p.m.)
