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Aug. 26, 2021 — The AAFP has developed a comprehensive toolkit to help train health care team members and staff in family medicine practices to identify situations that often precipitate violence and respond accordingly.
On Aug. 23, the FDA gave full approval to use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in patients 16 and older in the United States, and the AAFP continues to update COVID-19 resources for family physicians.
ACIP Revises Immunization Best Practice Guidelines
New Guidance Released
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updated its General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization to provide clinicians the latest guidance and address patient concerns.
Three New Reports Highlight Importance of COVID-19 Vaccines
AAFP Expert Lends Insight
New CDC studies reviewed the effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in preventing infections and hospitalizations.
Review Examines Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine in Teens
Two Thumbs Up
New research published in the CDC’s <i>Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report</i> examines the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents.
CMS has released 2020 performance feedback for the Quality Payment Program’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System. MIPS-eligible clinicians can now obtain their performance feedback, final score and MIPS payment adjustment information for 2022.
Minority FPs Benefit From Practicing in Diverse Communities
Peer-to-Peer Comparison
A study that examined physician race/ethnicity and burnout found that family physicians from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine were at lower risk for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization.
AAFP Joins Push to Immunize Health Workers Against COVID-19
Protecting Patients, Colleagues
The AAFP and more than 50 other medical groups on July 26 urged every health care and long-term care employer to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
AAFP Addresses Administrative Simplification
Comprehensive Web Resource
Visit the AAFP’s newly launched Administrative Simplification webpage to see how the Academy is working to cut administrative burden. It’s a battle that’s being fought on multiple fronts, and this resource highlights many of those efforts.
In an Aug. 18 letter, the AAFP identified problems with the provider relief funds reporting portal and suggested fixes that would lessen physicians’ administrative burden.
Administration Extends Pause on Student Loan Repayments
Short-term Reprieve
The Department of Education has extended a pause on student loan repayment, interest and collections until early next year, and the Academy continues to press for more relief.
Academy Sees Health Equity Boost in Proposed HHS Rule
Roll Back Restrictions
The AAFP supports proposed federal rulemaking that would increase opportunities for low-income patients to enroll in plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Budget Neutrality Undercuts Payment in 2022 Proposed MPFS
Seeking a Legislative Remedy
An AAFP summary of CMS’ proposed rule for the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule centers on a conversion factor change, and the Academy is calling on Congress to act.
With another residency interview season approaching, AAFP News gathered a program director, a student advisor and an intern to get their insights from the 2021 virtual Match and their thoughts regarding 2022.
Panelists Outline Anti-racism Advocacy Strategies for Students
Focus on Diversity, Equity
Members of a panel held during the 2021 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students identified six strategies medical students can take to help diversify the physician workforce and improve outcomes for patients of color.
Residents Address COVID-related Barriers to Training, More
2021 National Conference
Chapter delegates discussed resolutions on various issues — including training requirements and advance directives — during the virtual National Congress of Family Medicine Residents.
Student Delegates Act on SUD, Advance Directives
Chapter delegates tackled resolutions related to several issues — including substance use disorder, advance directives and gender-affirming care — during the virtual National Congress of Student Members.
Meet the family physicians at the forefront of the specialty who are going the extra mile to care for their patients and communities.
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Fresh Perspectives
New Docs in Practice
<b>DPC and COVID: Looking Back as We Move Forward</b><p> </p>Although the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, it seems only natural to take a step back and reflect on the past year and a half. Allison Edwards, M.D., relates how her direct primary care practice has weathered the pandemic.
Leader Voices Blog
An AAFP Leaders Forum
<b>Students and Residents, Take the Lead</b><p> </p>AAFP resident and student leadership positions for the 2021-2022 academic year are open for applications. Resident Anna Askari, M.D., M.S.B.S., explains how state and national leadership roles shaped her path.
In the Trenches
AAFP Advocacy Updates
<b>Dollars and Sense: Budget Resolution Addresses AAFP Priorities</b><p> </p>The $3.5 trillion budget resolution set to dominate political conversation this fall reflects several AAFP priorities, Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn writes in the In the Trenches blog.
FPs on the Front Lines
Meeting the Challenge
<b>Stop Talking About Physician Well-being; Work to Change It</b><p> </p>The extra stress physicians experience during the pandemic has amplified the need to preserve mental health and highlighted health system failings. Kyle Jones, M.D., shares his thoughts on what to do about it.
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