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Opioid Use Disorder Livestream, May 24-25. FREE! PCSS Waiver Training, May 23. Learn how to implement a patient-centered approach to diagnose and provide treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. You’ll focus on skills you can immediately put into practice.

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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

Connect in person with residency programs and gain hands-on experience in family medicine at National Conference 2022, July 28–30 in Kansas City, MO. Early bird savings end June 17—save $50 now!

Events

Women's Health CME Livestream, June 21-24. Learn strategies to identify the risks and appropriately counsel patients about medical problems that may manifest differently, or more frequently, both physically and mentally, in women.

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Join your colleagues at the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, May 22-24 in Washington, DC. Family Medicine Needs Your Voice.

News

A new report on COVID-19 vaccines from the Kaiser Family Foundation emphasizes the challenges family physicians and other health care professionals are facing as they try to combat misinformation and increase vaccine confidence.

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News ReleasesFamily Medicine Welcomes New Residents in the Match Program Family Physicians Optimistic About New Developments in Asthma Treatment AAFP, Project N95 and Councilwoman Robinson Partner to Distribute 40,000 MasksSuki Assistant Significantly Reduces Primary Care Physician Documentation BurdenAAFP Names Two New Senior Leaders to Lead Human Resources and MembershipAAFP Names Karen Johnson as Vice President, Division of Practice AdvancementAAFP Names Top Education, Humanitarian, Public Health and Leadership AdvocatesAAFP Names 2021–2022 Board of DirectorsSterling Ransone, Jr., MD, FAAFP, Assumes Role of President of American Academy of Family Physicians Henry Olaisen, PhD, MPH, Named Research Director of Robert Graham Center AAFP Program of Excellence Awards Recognize 15 Family Medicine Interest GroupsEleven Health Care Organizations Form Primary Care for America AAFP Before U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Adopt Telehealth Policies That Increase Equitable Health Care Access and Enhance Continuity of CareAAFP Praises New Report that Recommends Increased Investment in and Access to High-Quality Primary CareAAFP Appoints New Sr. Vice President for EducationFamily Medicine Welcomes New Residents and Celebrates Another Record Year of Growth in the MatchHealth Care and Employer Groups Announce Principles to Protect Patients and Achieve Universal Coverage American Academy of Family Physicians Names Heather Leith as General Counsel and Senior Vice PresidentAmerican Academy of Family Physicians Names Shannon Scott as Chief Strategy Officer Editors of 10 Medical Journals Commit to Equity and Justice in Primary Care ResearchAAFP Names 2020–2021 Board of DirectorsAda D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, Assumes Role of President of the American Academy of Family PhysiciansLupus Foundation of America and American Academy of Family Physicians Collaborate to Help Improve the Diagnosis and Management of LupusAmerican Academy of Family Physicians Names Darren Sextro New Division Director for AAFP Medical MediaACP, AAFP Release New Guideline for Treatment of Non-low Back Pain From Musculoskeletal Injuries in AdultsAmerican Academy of Family Physicians Hires David Tully as Director of Division of Government RelationsAAFP Program of Excellence Awards Recognize 18 Family Medicine Interest GroupsFamily Physicians and Employer Coalitions Partner to Address Sustainability and Effectiveness of Primary Care to Improve Health and Wellbeing of All AmericansSuki Clinical Digital Assistant Greatly Reduces EHR Documentation Time and Burden for Family PhysiciansAAFP Names Stephanie Quinn as Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Practice Advancement and PolicyDespite Canceled Celebrations, A Record Year for Family Medicine in the 2020 MatchAmerica’s Frontline Physicians Recommend Further Actions to Address COVID-19American Academy of Family Physicians Names Shawn Martin as Incoming CEOJack Westfall, MD, MPH, Named Director of Robert Graham Center

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StatementsLegislation to Criminalize Physicians, Jeopardize Patient-Physician Relationship Have No Place in Health CareFamily Physicians Stand Against Policies That Criminalize Care, Threaten Patient-Physician RelationshipPhysicians Oppose Legislation That Threatens Access to Reproductive Health Care AAFP Calls on Congress to Update Medicare Physician Payment to Support Practices, Patients, Value-Based CareFamily Physicians Applaud Passage of Omnibus Package to Preserve Telehealth Access, Medicaid Funding, and Invest in Public HealthFamily Physicians Urge All Eligible Children and Adults to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19Physicians Oppose Texas Efforts to Interfere in the Patient-Physician Relationship and Criminalize Gender-Affirming CareFamily Physicians Oppose Criminalization of Physician-Led CarePhysicians Applaud Passage of Lorna Breen Act to Prioritize Mental Health AAFP: Harassment and Intimidation Have No Place in Fight Against Health DisparitiesAAFP: All Options Must be on the Table to Get Americans VaccinatedMedicare GME Final Rule is a Significant Step to Improve Health Equity, Address Primary Care Workforce Shortage, Physician MaldistributionFamily Physicians Support White House Actions to Combat COVID-19, Highlight Importance of Ongoing Role of Family Physicians AAFP Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Medicare Relief to Support Physician Practices in 2022The AAFP Applauds Vice President Harris for Prioritizing Maternal HealthCOVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Is Key to Saving Lives, Medical Experts UrgeFamily Physicians Support White House Actions to Combat COVID-19 During Winter MonthsFamily Physicians Support Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Patient CareLegislation to Block Clinical Labor Pricing Update Will Hurt Primary Care, Worsen Staffing Shortages Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Makes Significant Investments to Address Health Inequities2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Represents Step Toward Prioritizing Primary Care, Family Medicine AAFP Applauds FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11Provisions in President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework Support Family Physicians, Primary Care Family Physicians Urge Policymakers to Focus on Mental Health Care for Children, Families Family Physicians Support Next Phase of Vaccine Rollout for Children Under 12Joint Statement in Support of Improved Coordination of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution AAFP Applauds HHS Decision to Restore Title X, Improve Access to Comprehensive CareAAFP Applauds Recommendation Regarding Physicians Spreading COVID-19 MisinformationLeading Physician Groups Oppose Texas Legislation That Threatens Access to Reproductive Patient Care AAFP Applauds Full FDA Approval of COVID-19 VaccineAAFP Concerned with Direction to Change Physician Assistants’ Professional TitleAAFP Urges FDA to Consider Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 12AAFP Praises U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory to Curb Misinformation About COVID-19Statement of Strong Medical Consensus for Vaccination of Pregnant Individuals Against COVID-19Sports and Medical Organizations Encourage COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations be Part of all Sports PhysicalsAAFP Supports Recent COVID-19 Safety Guidance From CDCJoint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care Statement Following CDC ACIP Meeting from Nation’s Leading Doctors, Nurses and Public Health Leaders on Benefits of Vaccination Family Physicians Applaud SCOTUS Decision to Uphold Affordable Care ActDoctors of Community Act Could Address Physician Shortage and Improve Health OutcomesAAFP Celebrates Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 12 to 15 Family Physicians Commend Long Overdue Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored CigarsAAFP Supports American Families Plan to Reduce Disparities and Improve Health for Everyone in AmericaAAFP Applauds Initial Actions to Remove Barriers for Opioid Use Disorder TreatmentInvestment in Violence Intervention is a Positive First Step to Address Gun ViolenceFamily Physicians Applaud HHS Proposals to Increase Comprehensive Care AccessibilityFamily Physicians Recognize Black Maternal Health Week and Commend HHS for Actions to Improve Maternal Health AccessAAFP is Encouraged by Initial Actions to Address Gun ViolenceFrontline Physicians Oppose Legislation That Interferes in or Penalizes Patient CareAmerican Jobs Plan Investments in Infrastructure Will Address Root Causes of Health InequitiesIncreased COVID-19 Vaccine Medicare Payment Rates Will Improve Access for PatientsAAFP Condemns Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific IslandersFamily Physicians Applaud End to Enforcement of Public Charge RuleAmerican Rescue Plan Invests in Health Care Workforce and Expands Access to Coverage to Support COVID-19 RecoveryFamily Physicians Praise Biden Administration for Focusing on Health EquityExecutive Orders Will Protect Public Health Through Access to Needed Care and Affordable CoverageFamily Physicians Eager to Assist Biden Administration With COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Vaccination EffortAAFP Honors and Pledges to Continue Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Family Physicians Support Bi-partisan Year-end Legislation That Provides COVID-19 Relief and Maintains Investments in Primary CareFamily Physicians Join Push to Reform Primary Care Payment and RegulationAAFP Commends COVID-19 Vaccine Progress as Cases SurgeFamily Physicians Share Health Care Priorities with President-elect BidenJoint Statement from E&M Coalition on 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final RuleChanges to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Represent Step Toward Properly Valuing the Role of Primary CareAAFP Remains Committed to Building on ACAAccurately capturing data on COVID-19 deaths is critical for pandemic responseEnforcing Public Charge Rule Endangers Public HealthExecutive Order Will Not Protect Patients With Pre-existing ConditionsStatement on DHS/ICE investigationAAFP Praises Withdrawal of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability RegulationAAFP Welcomes Appeals Court Ruling on Site-Neutral PaymentsReturn-to-School Guidelines Should be Evidence-Based and FlexibleStatement on Withdrawal of U.S. from the World Health Organization AAFP Supports Legislation to Build on Successes of Affordable Care Act Family Physicians Welcome Supreme Court Decision Upholding Right of Trained Physicians to Provide Legal Medical ServicesAAFP Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Preserving DACARule Makes Vulnerable Populations More VulnerableAAFP Urges Continued Participation in World Health Organization for Vital Health Care AdvancementsAAFP Condemns All Forms of RacismAAFP Deeply Concerned About Funding Cuts to WHO During PandemicData Sharing and Information Blocking Rules a Step in the Right DirectionAAFP Applauds Funding Package for Coronavirus Response Efforts; Urges Communication and CoordinationUSLME Step 1 Scoring Change Removes a Harmful Barrier to Holistic Specialty SelectionStrengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act Would Impede Progress Toward Value-Based Care Health Care Coverage Doesn’t Help If Americans Can’t Afford Medications and TreatmentsMedicaid Block Grant Plan Hurts Most Vulnerable Patients in the United StatesFamily physicians are on the front lines of mental health care in AmericaFDA Vaping Policy Is a Step in the Right Direction

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Media Kits

AAFP Media Kits focus on specific health policy topics that affect the quality, accessibility and cost of health care for all Americans. They provide comprehensive background, including AAFP policy papers, independent and AAFP-generated research, independent and AAFP-generated data, downloadable infographics, and links to other resources.

Media KitsMatch Day 2022: AAFP Celebrates the Largest Class of Family Medicine Residents in HistoryMaking Technology Work for Family PhysiciansNational Heart Month 2017: Family Physicians Address the Heart of the MatterHidden Salt: How Everyday Foods Harm YouDespite Canceled Celebrations, A Record Year for Family Medicine in the 2020 MatchTeaching Health Centers and Graduate Medical Education ReformNew Data From AAFP Reveals Increased Complexity of Family Physician VisitsAAFP Sustains Fight to Reduce Administrative Complexity for Family MedicineAAFP Helps Improve Physician Well-Being, Fight Administrative BurdenWhat’s the difference between telemedicine and telehealth?Family Physicians Remind Patients to Guard Children from Accidental OverdoseThree Important Rules When Kids Find a Gun: Stop. Run Away. Tell an Adult.Concussions Can Happen to Anyone, Not Just Football Players Family Medicine Cares: JUUL® and Other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Devices are Bad for KidsFamily Physicians: Shingles Vaccine for Adults 50+, Don’t DelayFamily Physicians: Don't Wait for Flu Season, Prevention is KeyFamily Physicians Help Patients and Families Confront BullyingAAFP Committed to Addressing the Social Determinants of Health, Striving for Health EquityFamily Physicians Continue to Combat Opioid CrisisACA Repeal/ReplaceVaccines Are Safe, Effective and Save LivesFour Pillars of Primary Care Physician Workforce Reform

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About the AAFP

Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Family Physicians represents 133,500 physicians and medical students nationwide, and it is the only medical society devoted solely to primary care.

Family physicians conduct approximately one in five of the total medical office visits in the United States per year – more than any other specialty. Family physicians provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost-effective care dedicated to improving the health of patients, families and communities. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing and personal patient-physician relationship where the family physician serves as the hub of each patient’s integrated care team. More Americans depend on family physicians than on any other medical specialty.

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