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Stay Dialed In on the Fight for Family Medicine
AAFP Digital Assistant Pilot Opportunities Available
Sept. 17, 2020 — Family physicians and their patients have an array of lupus-related resources developed through a five-year partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America that concluded this month.
The AAFP agrees with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendations for the 2020-21 influenza season, which includes guidance for patients who may have COVID-19.
Survey Links Recent Tobacco Use to Higher COVID Risk
Hazardous Combination
A survey of more than 4,300 adolescents and young adults found strong ties between inhaled tobacco product use and increased risk for COVID-19.
Provide Behavioral Counseling for STI Prevention
Advise Youth Routinely
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
NAM Publishes New Research on Opioid Tapering
FP Lead Author Offers Tips
The National Academy of Medicine recently published a discussion paper on best practices for opioid tapering for patients with chronic non-cancer pain.
An AAFP Town Hall spotlights the Academy's detailed new telehealth toolkit, while a recent white paper, published with the AAFP's participation, offers context on recent policy changes.
Limited Time PPE Purchase Opportunity Begins
Don't Miss Your Chance
AAFP members can purchase personal protective equipment until 4 p.m. ET Sept. 3 through a collaboration between the Academy and the not-for-profit organization Project N95.
AAFP Member Purchase Opportunity for PPE
Limited Time to Order
A collaboration between the AAFP and Project N95 will help members secure personal protective equipment during a limited-time opportunity.
Study Examines Telehealth, Rural Disparities
Pandemic Challenges Remain
New research suggests that telehealth services can improve health disparities for patients in rural areas, but lack of broadband access remains a barrier for many.
In a Sept. 3 letter, the AAFP and 234 other organizations called on HHS to reverse a recent change to COVID-19 testing guidelines.
AAFP to Congress: Preserve Military Medical Workforce
Delay Changes in Pandemic
The Academy has called on Congress to maintain the military medical workforce and delay changes that would be especially disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
2021 E/M Payment Boost Intact, Academy Reports
Still on Track
An AAFP summary of CMS' proposed 2021 Medicare physician fee schedule confirms that the expected payment increase for family physicians will start Jan. 1.
Update Cardiac Rule to Advance Rural Care, AAFP Advises
Ease Oversight Requirements
In a recent letter, the Academy urged CMS to update its cardiac rehabilitation program policy to eliminate barriers for residents of rural communities.
The AAFP Foundation recently announced the project award winners from the Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leadership Institute’s fifth class
Students, Residents Elect 2021 Leadership
2020 National Conference
Delegates to the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and National Congress of Student Members chose new leaders in an Aug. 4 remote election.
FPs Urge Residents, Students to Be Voice for Patients
Panelists at the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students told participants about ways they can make a difference in their communities.
‘Think Big’ to Reimagine Family Medicine, Speakers Advise
Virtual Main-stage Event
AAFP CEO/EVP Shawn Martin and Farzad Mostashari, M.D., M.P.H., addressed the future of family medicine at the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students.
Meet the family physicians at the forefront of the specialty who are going the extra mile to care for their patients and communities.
Fresh Perspectives
New Docs in Practice
<b>Do No (Financial) Harm</b><p> </p>Anita Ravi, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.H.P., examines why understanding and addressing patients' financial health is as important as caring for their physical and mental health.
Leader Voices Blog
An AAFP Leaders Forum
<b>Help Kids Catch Up After Delays in Care </b><p> </p>Margot Savoy, M.D., M.P.H., offers tips on how to catch kids up on vaccines after delays in preventive care from the pandemic.
In the Trenches
AAFP Advocacy Updates
<b>Retail Telehealth Isn’t the Answer </b><p> </p>A new telehealth policy report misses the mark, writes AAFP Senior VP of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn.
FPs on the Front Lines
Meeting the Challenge
<b>Is Returning to Sports Irresponsible?</b><p> </p>Kristina DeMatas, D.O., questions the safety of returning to sports before a safe return to school.
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