Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Support your practice and patients with the latest information.
Updated May 24, 2021
Watch the COVID-19: Vaccine page for updates on the development, distribution and administration process.
Visit the COVID-19: Physician Well-being page for advice, support, and the latest well-being resources.
Read the Fresh Perspectives blog: "Share Your Burden of Grief and Find Joy on the Other Side"
The Latest News
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Reporting: On June 11, HHS revised the Post-Payment Reporting Requirements for recipients of the Cares Act Provider Relief Funds.
- CDC Reviewing Recent Reports of Mild Myocarditis: There have been a few reports of myocarditis following vaccination with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Information is limited and the CDC is currently investigating these reports.
- Replay COVID-19 Vaccination in Adolescents: Updates from the CDC and Implications for Family Physician: This on demand session features the CDC Vaccine Task Force Clinical and Implementation leads to discuss the recommendation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents.
- CDC’s ACIP Votes to Recommend Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents Aged 12-15: This recommendation follows the May 10 FDA announcement to include ages 12 to 15 based on recent safety and efficacy data
- ACIP Reaffirms Recommendation for J&J Vaccine: The ACIP determined the potential benefits to prevent morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 outweighed the potential risk of TTS.
- Giving Health Equity a Fair Shot: Jerry Abraham, M.D. describes his experience trying to get COVID-19 vaccines for his patients in an underserved area of South Los Angeles.
Telehealth & Virtual Care
Telehealth and virtual care are critical in delivering care. Here's what you need to make it work for your practice, from technology to payment.
Featured Resource: Telehealth Toolkit Supports Alternative Care Delivery
Continuing Medical Education
Access sessions that support your education needs, including the recent Town Hall On Demand session.
Earn CME and access resources.
Practice Management
Find information on coding and payment, PPE and testing, physician well-being and more.
Featured Resource: Order SARS-CoV2 Proficiency Tests through AAFP Proficiency Testing.
Grassroots Advocacy
The AAFP continues advocating to ensure you have the resources to sustain your operations.
We're also encouraging you to urge Congress to provide financial assistance to family physicians.
Clinical Resources
The AAFP is scanning for resources that can help you provide care throughout the pandemic.
Watch the COVID-19 Vaccine page for updates on development, distribution, safety and efficacy.
Member Communications
You need simple ways to engage with peers and the AAFP about COVID-19.
Contribute to conversations in the COVID-19 member community. or replay Town Halls and webinars.