2022 Year In Review
Throughout the year, the AAFP News team brought you stories about clinical guidelines and recommendations, profiles about family physicians across the country, and interviews with experts. Here are your top five stories:
CDC Publishes Immunization Schedules for 2022
New Step on Contraindications and Precautions Featured Prominently.
AAFP Gathers Latest on Boosters, Guidance, Treatment, More
The following briefly summarizes some of the latest developments in the ongoing battle against COVID-19.
Family Medicine Welcomes Largest Class of Residents Ever
The number of family medicine positions in the NRMP Match grew for the 13th year in a row...
Task Force Recommends Statins for Primary CVD Prevention
On Feb. 24, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published on the use of statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
ACGME Issues New Program Requirements for Family Medicine
Changes Will Give Residents More Electives, Individual Learning Plans.
Count on the AAFP for big advocacy wins that help Family Physicians thrive in their practices and in patient care. We’re excited to share the biggest family medicine victories of 2022!
AAFP to Congress: Pass Urgent Prior Authorization Reform
Bills Call for Streamlining, Automating Medicare Advantage Processes
Historic Gun Safety Law Shows AAFP’s Mental Health Advocacy
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Funds Several Academy Priorities
Medicare GME Policy Holds Wins, Opportunities for Family Medicine
Residency Boost a Landmark Success, but Academy Data Point to Greater Potential
The AAFP website is full of resources to help your practice be more effective. Here are five of the top practice resources of 2022.
From planning the next step in your career to negotiating a contract to considering retirement, the AAFP has the resources you need. Check out these resources to developed to support your career.
The 10-Minute Leader video series
Employment Contracting
Strolling Through the Match
FPM Career Issue
The AAFP launched resources designed to help you take care of yourself while you take care of those around you. Physician well-being resources are being expanded to include tools designed just for students and residents, in addition to the tools for physicians further along in their career.
Medical students prepared for a successful 2023 Match? Check! Residency slots funded in communities of greatest need? Check! The AAFP is steering family medicine into a bright future. Take a look at five of our top 2022 accomplishments!
Family physicians have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response from the very beginning. Throughout 2022 AAFP members collaborated with the Academy to continue responding effectively.
As flu season gets underway, family physicians battle influenza and COVID-19 (and in many areas, RSV). The AAFP issued new resources to help you co-manage COVID-19 and seasonal flu.
Influenza
Clinical Guidance: Practice Planning for COVID-19 and Influenza Viruses
COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) Medical History Form: Adults 65 Years and Older
Guide to Creating a COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) Action Plan: Adults 65 Years and Older
Family Physicians treat families across races, cultures, geographies, and social circumstances. The AAFP prioritized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in 2022 to help ensure all patients feel valued and respected as equal members of society.
Family physicians resumed in-person gatherings in 2022 as the AAFP celebrated it’s 75th anniversary! Look back at three top stories that capture the year’s event excitement and our members’ passion for what lies ahead.
As 2023 starts, count on the AAFP for new resources and practice tips to improve outcomes (and your office!). But first, take a look at some of 2022’s best offerings.
2022 bold statement: Social scientist and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell said family physicians are key to rebuilding trust in health care. How did the AAFP fight in Washington this year to make the case for family medicine?