November 2009
House Approves Legislation to Help Small Practices Purchase Health IT Systems
(11/25/2009, 2:35 p.m.)
News Briefs: Week of Nov. 23-27
(11/25/2009, 2:25 p.m.)
Study: Medical Students Not Satisfied With Training in Health Systems, Medical Economics
(11/25/2009, 2:25 p.m.)
FDA Advises Against Use of Clopidogrel With Omeprazole, Other Drugs
(11/24/2009, 5:10 p.m.)
New Schools, Increased Class Sizes Boost U.S. Medical School Enrollment
(11/24/2009, 4:55 p.m.)
U.S. Census Data Indicate Physician Workforce May Be Smaller, Younger Than Expected, Study Says
(11/24/2009, 11:00 a.m.)
Study Results Confirm PCMH Success in Improving Quality, Reducing Costs
(11/23/2009, 5:35 p.m.)
New Form Designed to Help Medical Journals Avoid Conflicts of Interest
(11/23/2009, 5:20 p.m.)
AAFP Applauds House Passage of Bill to Fix Broken Payment Formula
(11/20/2009, 4:15 p.m.)
CMS Announces Extension of 2010 Medicare Provider Enrollment Period
(11/19/2009, 4:30 p.m.)
Recent Decline in U.S. Smoking Prevalence Stalls
(11/19/2009, 4:10 p.m.)
News Briefs: Week of Nov. 16-20
(11/18/2009, 5:10 p.m.)
AMA Backs GME Funding for Nonhospital Residency Sites, Other Medical Education Initiatives
(11/18/2009, 5:05 p.m.)
USPSTF Makes Sweeping Changes to Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
(11/18/2009, 5:00 p.m.)
Demand Outpacing Supply of H1N1, Seasonal Flu Vaccines
(11/18/2009, 4:55 p.m.) (Discuss this story on the AAFP News Now bulletin board.)
IBM Plans to Cover Its Employees' Deductibles, Copays for Primary Care Services
(11/17/2009, 4:30 p.m.)
AAFP, Other Groups Respond to Attempts to Overturn CMS Rule
(11/17/2009, 4:20 p.m.)
AAFP Puts Muscle Behind Support for Bill to Fix SGR Formula
(11/13/2009, 5:00 p.m.)
AMA Delegates Refer CEJA Report on Industry Funding of CME for Further Study
(11/13/2009, 4:55 p.m.)
Federal Health IT Standards Committee Seeks Physician Input
(11/13/2009, 4:50 p.m.)
PCPCC Summit Highlights Growing Support for Patient-Centered Medical Home
(11/12/2009, 3:35 p.m.)
New Report Sounds 'Call to Revolutionize Chronic Pain Care'
(11/11/2009, 5:10 p.m.)
News Briefs: Week of Nov. 9-13
(11/11/2009, 5:05 p.m.)
FPM's EHR User Satisfaction Survey Can Help
(11/11/2009, 4:15 p.m.)
AMA Delegates Adopt Comprehensive Measure Supporting Health Care Reform
(11/11/2009, 4:10 p.m.)
AAFP President Continues to Press Congress on Health Care Reform Issues
(11/10/2009, 2:40 p.m.)
Jose "Jun" David, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
(11/10/2009, 10:55 a.m.)
Julie Wood, M.D., Runs for AAFP Director
(11/10/2009, 10:55 a.m.)
Kenneth Bertka, M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
(11/10/2009, 10:50 a.m.)
'Mindful Communication' Can Help Physicians Deal With Burnout, Says Study
(11/9/2009, 4:50 p.m.)
AAFP Offers Guidance on FDA Tobacco Regulation
(11/5/2009, 5:20 p.m.)
FDA Working to Revise Prescribing Information for Diabetes Medications
(11/4/2009, 4:55 p.m.)
News Briefs: Week of Nov. 2-6
(11/4/2009, 4:50 p.m.)
One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Immunogenic in High Percentage of Pregnant Women
(11/4/2009, 4:25 p.m.)
AAFP Letter to House Speaker Expresses Support for Reform Legislation
(11/4/2009, 3:30 p.m.)
Medical Students' Empathy Plunges in Third Year, Says Study
(11/4/2009, 3:25 p.m.)
Analysis of Focus Group Findings Reveals Physician Concerns About Comparative Effectiveness Research
(11/3/2009, 5:00 p.m.)
MedPAC Members Characterize RBRVS System as Subjective, Deeply Flawed
(11/3/2009, 4:25 p.m.)
