Offer to Prescribe Medication to Cut Breast Cancer Risk
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a final statement recommending risk-reducing medications for women who have an increased risk for breast cancer and a low risk for adverse medication effects.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190909uspstf-breastcameds.html
AAFP FAQ Aims to Educate FPs About Using Claims Data
The AAFP has created a document to help family physicians understand all-payer claims databases so they can advocate for greater state investment in primary care.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190906claimsdatabasefaq.html
AAFP Tells FCC Telehealth Pilot Should Encompass Broad Scope
The Academy told the Federal Communications Commission in an Aug. 28 letter that a proposed $100 million telehealth initiative must not be limited to rural physicians and patients.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190904fcctelehealth.html
Study: Preterm Infants Less Likely to Be Fully Vaccinated
A recent study in Pediatrics found that more than half of all preterm infants had not received the full complement of vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices by age 19 months.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190904pretermvax.html
Collaboration Improves Patient Outcomes, Lowers Cost
Researchers found that an interprofessional collaborative practice model used in an ambulatory care center led to better care, lower costs and greater clinician satisfaction.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190904annalscollaboration.html
CDC: Report Possible Vaping-associated Pulmonary Illness
The CDC is asking clinicians to report unexplained pulmonary illness that may be related to e-cigarette use after nearly 200 potential cases have been reported in 22 states.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190827vapingillness.html
USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Illicit Drug Use
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in a draft recommendation statement that screening for illicit drug use is recommended in adults if services for diagnosis, treatment and care are available.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190827uspstfdrugscreening.html
Screen At-risk Women for BRCA-related Cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently posted a final recommendation statement on risk assessment, genetic counseling and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190826uspstfbrca.html
AAFP Credit System Unveils New Seal
The AAFP Credit System has unveiled a new seal that CME providers can use to show their education has been vetted and approved by the AAFP.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190826creditsystemseal.html
AAFP Voices Concern About New 'Public Charge' Rule
The AAFP has joined a call for the Department of Homeland Security to rescind a new public charge regulation that creates an unacceptable barrier between physicians and their patients.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190821publiccharge.html
Boost Naloxone Prescribing to Halt Opioid Overdose Deaths
A report on nationwide naloxone dispensing practices found that the ratio of naloxone prescriptions to high-dose opioid prescriptions is surprisingly low and that significant differences exist between dispensing rates in rural versus metropolitan areas.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190820naloxoneprescript.html
New Research Examines FPs' Prediabetes Knowledge, Practices
Researchers found that family physicians and other clinicians are highly skilled in screening for and managing prediabetes but are less aware of the National Diabetes Prevention Program and similar patient resources.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190816prediabetesstudy.html
Practicing in Rural Areas May Reduce Burnout, Study Finds
Results of a small pilot study suggest that family physicians who practice in rural areas have significantly lower burnout rates than their nonrural peers.
AAFP News : Focus on Physician Well-being
https://www.aafp.org/news/focus-on-physician-well-being/20190816ruralburnout.html
New Data From AAFP Reveals Increased Complexity of Family Physician Visits
AAFP Reveals Increased Complexity of Family Physician Visits
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/kits/complexity-of-care-of-family-physician-visit.html
AAFP Sustains Fight to Reduce Administrative Complexity for Family Medicine
AAFP Sustains Fight to Reduce Administrative Burden for Family Medicine
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/kits/aafp-sustains-fight-to-reduce-administrative-burden-for-family-medicine.html
AAFP Guides CMS on Administrative Simplification Efforts
The AAFP has offered recommendations to CMS on how the agency can improve its efforts to reduce time physicians spend on tasks not directly related to patient care.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190813adminsimpletter.html
AAFP, Other Groups Encourage Well Visits for 16-Year-Olds
The AAFP and six other health organizations have published a "Dear Colleague" letter that encourages health care professionals to ensure that adolescent patients present for a well visit at age 16.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190812well16yo.html
AAFP, Medical and Public Health Organizations Call for Fast-tracking Policies To ...
AAFP, Medical and Public Health Organizations Call for Fast-tracking Policies To Prevent Firearm-related Injury and Death
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/more-releases/aafp-medical-and-public-health-organizations-call-for-fast-tracking-policies-to-prevent-firearm-related-injury-and-death.html
USPSTF: Don't Routinely Screen Adults for Pancreatic Cancer
Based on current evidence, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a final recommendation statement against routinely screening asymptomatic adults for pancreatic cancer. This guidance does not apply to patients who are at high risk for the disease.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190807uspstfpancreaticca.html
AAFP Launches New Audio Journal Products
Two new audio products from the AAFP provide members easy access to select content from the Academy journals FPM and American Family Physician.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190806journalaudio.html
Value of Physical Exam Is Far More Than Meets the Eye
A new study documents family physicians' experiences and perceptions of the physical examination, which they reported can have both objective and subjective benefits in caring for patients.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190805physexamstudy.html
Residents Focus Discussions on Training, Patient Care
During this year's National Congress of Family Medicine Residents, participants adopted measures on various topics, including opioid use disorder treatment and support for residents whose programs close unexpectedly.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190731nc-rescongress.html
Students Focus on Physician Wellness, Additional Training
During the 2019 National Congress of Student Members in Kansas City, Mo., delegates adopted multiple resolutions that addressed protecting physician wellness and requested additional training.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190731nc-studentcongress.html
Many Maps, One Aim: Charting a Course to Family Medicine
The 2019 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students kicked off with a moving main-stage storytelling presentation centered on the theme "Exploring More."
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20190731nc-storytelling.html
Resiliency Program Reduces Burnout Symptoms in FM Residents
Results of a small trial showed a resiliency program was effective in reducing burnout symptoms in family medicine residents. In addition to reducing some symptoms in the short term, researchers noted that there were no significant increases in any burnout measurements in the long term.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20190730resiliencystudy.html