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November 2010
Julie Wood, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
(11/29/2010, 3:30 p.m.)
State Legislative Conference
FPs Should Get Involved With Implementing Health Care Reform at State Level, Says Former CMS Administrator
(11/24/2010, 1:45 p.m.)
Medicare Payment Cut Threatens Stability of Health Care
New AAFP Survey Documents Likely Impact of Pending Reduction
(11/22/2010, 3:00 p.m.)
Manufacturer Removes Propoxyphene Products From Market at FDA's Request
Darvon, Darvocet Linked to Abnormal Heart Rhythms
(11/22/2010, 2:40 p.m.)
CMS Announces New Innovation Center, Multipayer Demonstration Project
Innovation Center 'Integral' in Health Care Transformation, Says AAFP President
(11/19/2010, 3:55 p.m.)
Congress Moves Closer to Passing Medicare Payment Legislation
House Leader Promises Vote By End of Month
(11/19/2010, 3:40 p.m.)
NFID Urges Docs to Help Boost Adult Immunization Rates
Physician Recommendation Plays Huge Role in Uptake
(11/18/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
Primary Care Associations Release Joint Principles for Accountable Care Organizations
Shared Vision Sends Strong Message, Says AAFP Board Chair
(11/18/2010, 4:40 p.m.)
Affordable Care Act Creates Greater Health Care Role for CHCs
Number of Health Centers Expected to Double by 2015
(11/17/2010, 3:40 p.m.)
$5 Million Grant Will Help AAFP Foundation Undertake Diabetes Research Project
Peers for Progress to Lead Project With Help from TransforMED
(11/17/2010, 3:30 p.m.)
Joint Commission Develops Primary Care Home Option
Initiative Complements Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program
(11/17/2010, 1:05 p.m.)
2010 Interim Meeting
AMA Delegates Adopt Principles for Accountable Care Organizations
(11/15/2010, 1:00 p.m.)
John Carroll, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
(11/15/2010, 8:00 a.m.)
FDA to Require Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packages, Tobacco Ads
Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Rule
(11/12/2010, 1:15 p.m.)
Incentive Payments Meant to Jump-start 'Meaningful Use' of EHRs
End Goal: Higher-quality, Lower-cost Health Care
(11/11/2010, 2:20 p.m.)
Health Care Reform Law Provides Grants for Workplace Wellness Programs
Programs Aimed at Small Employers Could Offer Opportunity for Docs
(11/10/2010, 5:20 p.m.)
2010 Interim Meeting
AMA Delegates Back Guidelines on Social Media, Consider Physician Health Issues
(11/10/2010, 5:20 p.m.)
AAFP Responds to Congress of Delegates' Call for Accountability
Online Document Will Provide Progress Reports on Individual Resolutions
(11/10/2010, 4:55 p.m.)
Mission-driven Physicians More Likely to Practice Among Urban Underserved, Study Finds
Medical Schools Can Target Such Applicants for Admission, Says FP Investigator
(11/10/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
Robert Graham Center Unveils Medical School Mapper
Free Tool Emphasizes Role of Medical Schools in Workforce Distribution
(11/10/2010, 4:45 p.m.)
AAFP Joins Medical Organizations in Addressing Flaws in DEA Policy
Agency's Position on Schedule II Drugs Harmful to Patients in Long-Term Care
(11/10/2010, 4:45 p.m.)
CMS Creates Several New Influenza Vaccine Product Codes
Inappropriate Use of Old Codes Will Result in Nonpayment as of Jan. 1
(11/9/2010, 4:30 p.m.)
South Carolina Insurer Embraces PCMH Model of Care
Pilot Project Results Encourage Statewide Adoption
(11/9/2010, 4:00 p.m.)
NIH Alerts Caregivers to Increased Risk of SIDS in Cold Weather
Institute Also Stresses Importance of Placing Infants on Back to Sleep
(11/8/2010, 4:15 p.m.)
ACP Embraces Patient-Centered Medical Home 'Neighbor' Concept
Paper Describes Interface of PCMH, Subspecialty Practices
(11/8/2010, 4:05 p.m.)
People in the News/Awards -- November
(11/4/2010, 3:45 p.m.)
CMS Responds to AAFP Concerns, Makes Changes to PCIP Program
Changes Ensure 80 Percent of FPs Will Be Eligible for Incentives
(11/3/2010, 5:40 p.m.)
Harvard Medical School Launches $30 Million Center for Primary Care
Advisory Group Expresses Explicit Support for Family Medicine
(11/3/2010, 5:35 p.m.)
PCPCC Summit Focuses on PCMH as Key Piece of Health Care Reform
(11/3/2010, 3:50 p.m.)
AAFP NRN Recruiting Practices for Pilot With YMCA
First Phase of Project to Link Rhode Island Docs to Resources
(11/3/2010, 3:35 p.m.)
ACIP Expands Recommendations for Pertussis, Meningococcal Vaccinations
Committee Adopts New Evidence-Based Process
(11/3/2010, 10:50 a.m.)
AAFP, Other Primary Care Groups Urge Changes in Implementation of Incentive Program
(11/2/2010, 5:40 p.m.)
From the President
We're Taking the AAFP to the Next Level to Serve You Better
(11/2/2010, 5:25 p.m.)
Jeffrey Cain, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
(11/1/2010, 3:00 p.m.)
Robert Moser Jr., M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
(11/1/2010, 3:00 p.m.)
AAFP News Now Archives
November 2010