Practice and Career

AAFP AAFP

AAFP Foundation Foundation

AFP Journal AFP

FPM Journal FPM

FMX FMX

AAFP

CME

Family-Centered Maternity Care Livestream, August 18-21, 2021: Get the latest evidence-based, in-depth information on maternity care you need, conveniently delivered to wherever you are.

Family Physician

Patient Care
- Clinical Recommendations
- Prevention & Wellness
- Care Resources
- Hot Topics
- EveryONE Project
- National Research Network
- Global Health
FPM (Practice & Career)

Get information to help you prepare your practice, counsel your patients and administer the vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Med Student & Resident

Expand your clinical skills and connect with peers—all without leaving town!

Events

FMX is right around the corner! Earn the most with our new CME Maximizer pass.

Membership

Become a Member
- Active Membership
- Resident Membership
- Student Membership
- Chapter Membership
- Transitional Membership
- International Membership
- Life Membership
- Inactive Membership
- Supporting Membership
- Reinstate Membership or Rejoin
- Member Re-election Cycles
- AAFP National Dues Payment Policy
Member Benefits
- Member Value
- Primary +
- AAFP Mobile App
- AAFP Insurance Program
- Awards for Family Physicians
- Awards for Students & Residents
- Awards for Family Medicine Champions
- AAFP Member Advantage
Member Welcome Center
Key AAFP Initiatives
- Administrative Simplification
- AAFP Rural Health Initiative
- Building the Pipeline
- Physician Payment Reform
- New Primary Care Paradigm
AAFP Membership FAQ
You Belong in the AAFP
Pay Dues
Connect With Your Peers
- Member Constituencies and Forums
- Member Interest Groups

Expand your clinical skills and connect with peers—all without leaving town!

Advocacy

Stay Dialed In on the Fight for Family Medicine

Join the Family Medicine Action Network

News

AAFP Digital Assistant Lab Opportunities Available

Learn More

FPM <span style="font-size:4rem;">(Practice & Career)<span>Advance 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Contract NegotiationsFind a JobHospitalistsLeading Physician Well-beingScope of PracticeWell-being

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.

ACOsCMS Primary Care InitiativesCPC+Direct Primary CareMedical Home