A Primary Care Approach to Curbing Dangerous Teen Trends
A Primary Care Approach to Curbing Dangerous Teen Trends
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/a_primary_care_approach_to.html
A Primary Care Checklist for Medical Schools
Medical schools vary in their approach to including primary care in their overall curriculum. Use this checklist to look for programs that support family medicine.
Students and Residents : Medical Students
https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/considering-medical-school/medical-school-programs-primary-care/a-primary-care-checklist-for-medical-schools.html
A Right Way to Treat Opioid Addiction
Some physicians remain reluctant to prescribe buprenorphine for medication-assisted therapy. Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., refutes two common arguments against the practice.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20180209lv-opioidsmat.html
A Shoe-in for Malpractice - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2003 - The questions being asked in this case scenario can be consolidated into one, Should I continue as this patient's physician? An attorney's typical answer to such a query is often a cautious It depends. In this case, a more definite answer is appropriate: No.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0801/p565.html
A Tale of Two Pandemics and a Call to Action
Alex McDonald, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M., writes in the Fresh Perspectives blog that while misinformation and disinformation have disrupted progress against the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time for more family physicians to speak up and speak out about the issue.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210902fp-ourshot.html
A Well-Deserved Honor for AAFP President
A Well-Deserved Honor for AAFP President
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/a_well_deserved_honor_for.html
A Word From the President
Blog updates from the AAFP president covering timely topics for Academy members
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/wordfrompresident.html
A Workforce Without Women? Good Luck, Chuck
Kimberly Becher, M.D., responds to recent statements by politicians who questioned women's place in the workforce. Spoiler alert: She's not amused.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20181016fp-nowomen.html
AAFP Accepting Nominations for 2021 Public Health Award
Applications for the AAFP Public Health Award, which honors members who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving public health, are being accepted until May 15.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20210406publichealthaward.html
AAFP Adds Five New 'Choosing Wisely' Recommendations
The AAFP has added five new recommendations to its Choosing Wisely list, which highlights medical tests, treatments and procedures that may be medically unnecessary and should be discussed with patients.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180815choosingwisely.html
AAFP Adds New Livestream Platform CME Options
The AAFP is offering a new livestreaming CME format for two upcoming musculoskeletal and sports care and two adult medicine courses. Each topic will be offered in two formats: six half-day sessions during a three-day event or one 90-minute session every week for 12 weeks.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20191113newlivestreamcme.html
AAFP Adds Voice to Lawsuit Calling for DACA Preservation
In an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, the AAFP and 32 other medical organizations are arguing to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20191023dacaamicus.html
AAFP Adopts New ACCME Standards
View the new ACCME Standards that AAFP has adopted and will be implemented in January 2022.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/new-accme-standards.html
AAFP Adopts Principles for Administrative Simplification
The AAFP has released a set of principles dedicated to reducing the administrative burden on family physicians so they can spend more time caring for patients.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20180116simplification.html
AAFP Advises CMS on Making Value-based Model Work for FPs
The AAFP responded to a CMS request for information with suggestions on refining one of the five new payment models the agency announced this spring.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190605geopbp.html
AAFP Advises CMS on Prior Authorizations, Opioid Epidemic
The AAFP recently made recommendations to CMS on how to address specific issues with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D programs.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180307medicareadv.html
AAFP Advises HHS on Boosting HPV Vaccination Rates
HPV vaccination rates have improved in recent years, but the AAFP says physicians and other health care professionals in rural areas, especially, need more education about the vaccine and its benefits
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20180618hhs-hpvltr.html
AAFP Advises HHS on Improving HIPAA Without Adding Burden
The AAFP recently sent HHS detailed suggestions to prevent a proposed HIPAA rule from increasing administrative complexity.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210513hipaa.html
AAFP Advises Lawmakers on Funding to Improve Primary Care
In written testimony to Congress, the AAFP recommended robust funding for a number of federal programs that are crucial to enhancing primary care's role in protecting health and preventing chronic illness nationwide.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190403budgettestimony.html
AAFP Advises ONC, Continues Fight for Interoperability
The AAFP recently offered suggestions to the federal government on a draft document that lays out a plan to prioritize nationwide health IT
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180223oncletter.html
AAFP Advises VA on Proposed Rules to Expand Patient Access
The AAFP recently gave the Department of Veterans Affairs feedback on a proposed rule that could affect physician payment, prior authorization and scope of practice.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180320vapayment.html
AAFP Advises White House on Building Robust Workforce
In a recent letter, the AAFP offered the Biden administration recommendations on strengthening the primary care workforce.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210205workforce.html
AAFP Advocacy Conferences
The AAFP hosts annual advocacy-centered events to empower its members with the most up-to-date information on our most important issues.
Advocacy : Fight with Us for Family Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/fight/advocacy-conferences.html
AAFP Advocacy on MACRA Implementation Paying Off
CMS recently announced a "Pick Your Pace" plan that would provide greater flexibility for physicians regarding the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin writes that the options outlined by CMS ...
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/aafp_advocacy_on_macra_implementation.html
AAFP Advocacy Promotes Compassionate Care
After years of advocacy efforts, public policy has begun to align with AAFP policy in regards to advance care planning. AAFP Vice President for Advocacy and Practice Advancement Shawn Martin looks at how the 2016 Medicare physician fee schedule would ensure that family physicians are ...
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/aafp_advocacy_promotes_compassionate_care.html