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CME

It’s time to reunite with your family medicine peers and celebrate the specialty. Be a part of the lucky ones to experience the energy and excitement of FMX ‘22. See you Sept. 20—23 in Washington, DC.

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Keep up with the latest information on COVID-19 including developments in vaccine efficacy and availability, new variants, and more by visiting the AAFP's COVID-19 vaccine hub.

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Med Student & Resident

The Match webinar is almost here. Register today and get answers to your Match questions.

Events

Come experience the latest education. The live connections. Plus, all the inspiration, solutions, and can’t-miss energy. Be there as we reunite the best specialty Sept. 20—23 in Washington, DC.

Membership

AAFP Member Advantage program connects AAFP members with brands they know for discounts they can use! This month check out ForeSee Medical’s specialized software platform with AI designed to perfect HCC risk adjustment scoring.

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Advocacy

Without congressional action, the Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule will result in unsustainable payment cuts for family physicians in 2023. We’re advocating to swiftly avert these cuts and implement long-term reform.

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News

With the number of U.S. monkeypox cases rising, vaccine and public health expert Jonathan Temte, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., answers your questions about the outbreak and what family physicians should know.

Practice & CareerAdvance your practice and career with trusted tools, resources, and information.

Getting Paid

As a practicing family physician, you have important payment decisions to make. Discover information and resources to help you maximize your income. Review your Medicare options, get coding and billing tips, learn how to deal with private payers, and more.

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Managing Your Practice

You love caring for patients, but running a practice can be overwhelming. Get tools to lighten the load. Discover how technology can ease workflow, gain best practices to improve quality and ensure continuity of care, and beef up regulatory compliance, for starters.

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Managing Your Career

Whether you’ve been practicing for years or you’re just starting out, learn how to further your career without compromising well-being. Brush up on negotiating employment contracts, boost your job-hunting abilities, bolster your leadership skills, and more.

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Value-Based Delivery & Payment Models

When it comes to being paid based on the value of the care you provide, you have lots of choices. Compare and contrast different care models, including various CMS multi-payer options, accountable care organizations, and direct primary care, among others.

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