Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Support your practice and patients with the latest information.
Updated April 16, 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: "Stop Talking About Physician Well-being; Work to Change It."
The Latest News
- April 13 CDC Health Alert - Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Paused: The CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine. CDC will continue investigating.
- Variants and Impact on COVID-19 Vaccines: The CDC is monitoring the variants and tracking their spread across the U.S., as well as the effect on infection and disease.
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extended: The PPP application period, which was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2021, has been extended through May 31, 2021.
- Medicare Payment Increases for COVID-19 Vaccine: For vaccines administered on or after March 15, 2021, the national average payment rate will be $40 to administer each dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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.