Professional Issues
2009 Interim Meeting
AMA Backs GME Funding for Nonhospital Residency Sites, Other Medical Education Initiatives
IBM Plans to Cover Its Employees' Deductibles, Copays for Primary Care Services
Other Companies May Follow Computer Giant's Lead
PCPCC Summit Highlights Growing Support for Patient-Centered Medical Home
Government Programs Increasingly Adopting PCMH Model
AMA Delegates Adopt Comprehensive Measure Supporting Health Care Reform
AAFP Leaders Say Final Resolution Aligns With Most AAFP Goals for Reform
'Mindful Communication' Can Help Physicians Deal With Burnout, Says Study
Texas Enacts Loan Repayment Program to Entice Primary Care Physicians to Practice in State's Underserved Areas
Participants Could Pay Off Student Loans Within Four Years
ABFM, ABIM Collaborate to Launch Hospital Medicine Pilot
'Recognition of Focused Practice' Would Have Many Benefits, Says AAFP President-elect
AAFP's New Physician Workforce Report Represents 'Blueprint for Change'
Report Addresses Planning, Distribution, GME Funding Needs
AAFP Board Chair Warns Congress That H1N1 May Affect Physicians' Ability to Care for Patients
MedPAC Meeting
Primary Care Physician Shortages Can Be Traced Largely to Pipeline Issues, Says FP
RAND Study Indicates Retail Health Clinics Can Provide Comparable Care
Three Acute Conditions Pass Quality, Cost Tests
Q&A With Paul Grundy, M.D., M.P.H.
IBM Director Lays out Goals, Vision for Health Care System
Business Leader Calls for Robust Foundation of Patient-Centered Primary Care
Q&A With Primary Care Aficionado
Barbara Starfield, M.D., Focuses on Primary Care and Health Care Reform
New Jersey Prepares to Launch Accountable Care Organization
Model Links Providers, Enables Them to Deliver Integrated Care
AAFP to Payers: Remember Commitment to Fairness, Transparency in Performance Measurement
2009 AMA House of Delegates Meeting
AMA Testimony Reveals Subspecialists Don't Like DNP Equivalency Claims, Either
2009 AMA House of Delegates
Obama Stresses Need for Primary Care, Calls for Physician Payment Changes
Family Physicians Face Hard Economic Times Head-on
Patients Cancel Appointments, Skip Meds
One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Immunogenic in High Percentage of Pregnant Women
Demand Outpacing Supply of H1N1, Seasonal Flu Vaccines
One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Immunogenic in High Percentage of Pregnant Women
Recent Decline in U.S. Smoking Prevalence Stalls
CMS Extends 2010 Medicare Provider Enrollment Period
Professional Issues
Medical Students' Empathy Plunges in Third Year, Says Study
Report on Industry Support of CME Needs More Study, Say AMA Delegates
As We See It: Voices From the AAFP (Members Only)
Board Chair Message: Reform Demands Adequate Primary Care Workforce (Members Only)
Editorial: Tort Reform as Part of Health Care Reform (Members Only)
AAFP, Other Groups Respond to Attempts to Overturn CMS Rule
Vaccines & Immunizations Special Report
Managing Vaccine Costs Ensures FPs Can Offer Patients Needed Immunizations
Physician Participation Key to Role Registries Play in Immunization Efforts









