October 2010
Survey Finds Many U.S. Medical Schools, Residencies Teach Medicare, Medicaid Compliance
(10/27/2010, 4:25 p.m.)
Health Care Reform Calls for Shared Savings Programs
(10/27/2010, 4:00 p.m.)
AAFP Urges Congress to Leave CMS Elimination of Consultation Codes Intact
(10/26/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
FDA Adds Cardiac Warning to HIV Drug's Label
(10/26/2010, 4:25 p.m.)
Unprofessional Conduct Among U.S. Medical Students Linked to Burnout, Study Finds
(10/26/2010, 4:20 p.m.)
Actavis Inc. Recalls Fentanyl Patches as Safety Precaution
(10/25/2010, 12:35 p.m.)
AAFP to CMS Administrator Berwick: Consider Changes to RUC
(10/22/2010, 3:50 p.m.)
FDA Requires New Safety Warnings for Certain Prostate Cancer Drugs
(10/21/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
Health Care Reform Law Fails to Provide Remedies for Medical Malpractice
(10/20/2010, 5:10 p.m.)
AAP Publishes New Recommendations for Iron Intake Among Infants, Toddlers
(10/20/2010, 5:00 p.m.)
HRSA Administrator Describes Role of Family Physicians, PCMH in Health Care System
(10/20/2010, 4:45 p.m.)
CMS' EHR 'Meaningful Use' Bonus Money Subject to Federal Taxes
(10/20/2010, 4:25 p.m.)
More Residency Slots Needed to Curb Worsening Physician Shortages
(10/20/2010, 4:20 p.m.)
Nutrition Education in U.S. Medical Schools 'Precarious,' Say Researchers
(10/20/2010, 4:00 p.m.)
Many Factors -- Not Just Long Hours -- Can Topple Residents' Work-Life Balance
(10/19/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
FDA Warns Docs, Patients of Femoral Fracture Risk Linked to Some Bisphosphonates
(10/18/2010, 5:25 p.m.)
George Shannon, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
(10/13/2010, 5:45 p.m.)
Wanda Filer, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
(10/13/2010, 5:40 p.m.)
Unusual Odor Leads to Lipitor Recall
(10/13/2010, 5:20 p.m.)
New AAFP President Identifies Priorities, Objectives for Coming Year
(10/13/2010, 5:05 p.m.)
Academy Answers Member Inquiries on Flu Vaccine Coding, Billing
(10/13/2010, 4:55 p.m.)
Residents, GME Programs Key to Boosting Patient Safety, Say Academic Leaders
(10/13/2010, 4:50 p.m.)
Abbott Withdraws Sibutramine From U.S. Market
(10/12/2010, 3:30 p.m.)
AAFP Resources Guide Members in Coding, Getting Paid for Tobacco Cessation Counseling
(10/12/2010, 3:25 p.m.)
People in the News/Awards -- October
(10/8/2010, 4:05 p.m.)
AAFP Takes Issue With IOM Report Calling for Greater Nursing Role
(10/6/2010, 6:40 p.m.)
Duty Hour Limits Could Hurt Small, Rural Family Medicine Programs, Say Directors
(10/6/2010, 5:35 p.m.)
TransforMED Offers AAFP Members Discount on Delta-Exchange Service
(10/6/2010, 4:25 p.m.)
AAFP Calls for Changes in Preventive Services Coverage Rule
(10/5/2010, 2:25 p.m.)
