Family Physician

Support for Your Patient and Practice NeedsWhen you care for patients at every stage of life, you need extensive resources to provide the high-quality care they expect.

Evidence-based guidelines support your clinical decisions for specific health conditions.

Clinical Recommendations by TopicAdolescent HealthCardiovascularEndocrinologyENTGeriatric MedicineInfant and Child HealthMaternity CareMen's HealthMental Health Musculoskeletal (MSK)OncologyPulmonaryReproductive HealthWomen's Health

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Looking for accurate, reliable patient handouts? Access reliable health information and patient handouts for the whole family on familydoctor.org, the AAFP's free patient education website.

Improve your patient care strategies on complex issues like chronic disease, pain management, vaccine hesitancy, mental health and social determinants of health.

Care ResourcesCaring for School-Aged PatientsCognitive CareDiabetesLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer (LGBTQ) HealthLupusPain Management & Opioid UsePhysical SafetyRespiratory HealthSexually Transmitted DiseasesSubstance Misuse & AddictionTobacco & Nicotine

Prevention & WellnessBirth Control, Pregnancy & ChildbirthHealthy LifestyleImmunizations & VaccinesMental Health & Well-beingSocial Determinants

Hot TopicsHealth EmergenciesRecent Outbreaks

Global Health Summit & ResourcesResources and knowledge to help family physicians address the health challenges of diverse societies.LEARN MORE

National Research NetworkImprove primary care through research studies that generate new medical knowledge.ACCESS NOW

The EveryONE ProjectAn initiative to help family physicians confront health disparities and improve the health of all patients.LEARN MORE

Featured Resource: TobaccoHelp Your Patients Quit Tobacco Now: Use AAFP's Tobacco Cessation Resources to start conversations with patients.LEARN MORE

From financial management and staffing to legal matters and quality improvement, find the resources you need to operate and transform your practice.

Getting PaidAdvanced Alternative Payment Models (AAPMs)CodingMACRAMedicare OptionsMIPSMIPS APMSPhysician Payment & RiskPrivate Payer IssuesQPP-TA

Managing Your CareerContract NegotiationsFind a JobHospitalistsLeading Physician Well-beingScope of PracticeWell-being

Managing Your PracticeAAFP TIPSCLIAComplianceHealth ITLaboratory Proficiency TestingNational Provider IdentifierPractice FinancesQuality Improvement BasicsQuality MeasuresStarting, Closing, or Selling a Practice

Delivery & Payment ModelsACOsCMS Primary Care InitiativesCPC+Direct Primary CareMedical Home

E/M Coding Changes Coming SoonCheck out the AAFP's resources to help you prepare for the E/M changes that go into effect January 1, 2021.LEARN MORE

Using Telehealth for Patient CareGet the information you need about providing virtual care for your patients as the COVID-19 pandemic evolvesLEARN MORE