Accountable Care Organizations
Learn about accountable care organizations and how they empower physicians to manage quality care for patients.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/acos.html
Commission on Quality and Practice (CQP)
Commission on Quality and Practice (CQP)
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about/meet-our-leadership/commissions/descriptions/commission-description-cqp.html
Direct Contracting with Businesses by Family Physicians (Discussion Paper)
Read AAFP's discussion paper on direct contracting with businesses by family physicians.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/direct-contracting.html
Continuity and Coordination of Care Long-Term Care Facilities
Read about AAFP's position on continuity and coordination of care in long-term care facilities.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/continuity-coordination-care-long-term-care-facilities.html
Tracks
Attend one of the seven tracks being offered at the 2020 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) Conference: Chicago, October 13-17.
Events : Family Medicine Experience (FMX) Virtual
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/cme/opportunities/tracks.html
Residency Grad Thanks His Best Teachers -- His Patients
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, recent graduate Kyle Leggott, M.D., reflects on one of the most difficult tasks of his residency training: saying goodbye to his patients.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20190812fp-thankpatients.html
In Business -- Including Health Care -- Someone Has To Pay
A group of physicians recently spoke out about their institution's aggressive collections tactics. Allison Edwards, M.D., asks in this Fresh Perspectives post whether anyone will follow their lead in standing up for patients regarding skyrocketing costs in the U.S. health care system.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20191209fp-collections.html
How Do We Talk About the Worst-case Scenario?
Against the backdrop of a pandemic, Allison Edwards, M.D., ponders the best way to broach the subject of end-of-life care with a relatively young patient panel in the Fresh Perspectives blog.
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20200520fp-endoflife.html
Eye on the Ball: Overreliance on EHRs Can Bring Disaster
Eye on the Ball: Overreliance on EHRs Can Bring Disaster
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/eye_on_the_ball_overreliance.html
Getting Engaged: Patient Input Can Spark Improvement
Getting Engaged: Patient Input Can Spark Improvement
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/getting_engaged_patient_input_can.html
Remember Ebola? How the 24/7 News Cycle Impacts Health Care
Remember Ebola? How the 24/7 News Cycle Impacts Health Care
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/remember_ebola_how_the_24.html
FMIG Family Medicine Programming Ideas
Find ways to promote the Family Medicine specialty from previous FMIG Program of Excellence Award winners.
https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/fmig/lead-fmig/programming/fmeducation.html
Medical Liability
The AAFP supports medical liability reform of regulation that continue to have a negative impact on the cost of health care for patients and physicians.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/legal/medical-liability.html
Cloudy With a Chance of Misdiagnosis
Cloudy With a Chance of Misdiagnosis
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/cloudy_with_a_chance_of.html
Reflections on Surviving a Malpractice Case
Reflections on Surviving a Malpractice Case
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/reflections_on_surviving_a_malpractice.html
Screen for Alcohol Abuse During Holiday Season
The holidays aren't happy for many Americans. Lynne Lillie, M.D., writes that now is an excellent time to screen for alcohol abuse.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/screen_for_alcohol_abuse_during.html
FPs Can Help Curb Spending on Services Patients Don't Need
FPs Can Help Curb Spending on Services Patients Don't Need
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/fps_can_help_curb_spending.html
Advocacy
The AAFP fights on behalf of the speciality of family medicine and its members at the federal and state levels.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy.html
Resources from Sponsors
These resources are developed and provided AAFP sponsors and may be of interest to our members.
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources.html
About Us- The AAFP
All about the AAFP, its members, and its mission.
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about.html
Privacy Policy
AAFP's website collects various data types to provide information to the company for use while protecting the privacy of its members and customers.
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/about/this-site/privacy.html
AAFP Advocacy: Health Care Delivery
The AAFP supports access to basic health care services for all people that improves health outcomes via patient-centered, cost-effective care.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/health-care-delivery.html
AAFP Advocacy: Health IT
The AAFP's advocacy work around health information technology aims to improve communication between patients, family physicians, payers, and pharmacies.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/health-it.html
AAFP Advocacy: Physician Workforce
The AAFP believes primary care physicians are vital to the health of our nation, so we work to promote programs, initiatives, and funding to support it.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/physician-workforce.html
AAFP: Congress 101
Learn more about Congress so you can jump start your advocacy efforts on behalf of family medicine.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/fight/grassroots/congress-101.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.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/fight/advocacy-conferences.html
AAFP: Lobbying 101
Make the most of your upcoming congressional meeting by learning about lobbying, which is an important part of the advocacy process.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/fight/grassroots/lobbying-101.html
AAFP State Advocacy: Webinars
Learn about issues influencing health care and how AAFP constituent chapters are advancing family medicine-focused policies at the state level.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/state/webinars.html
AAFP Advocacy: Recent Family Medicine Wins
The Academy's Government Relations team is constantly fighting for family medicine and AAFP members on the Hill. Learn more about recent efforts.
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/wins.html
Cancellations and Course Refunds
Learn about the cancellation and refund policy for AAFP's courses and events.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about/cancellations-refunds.html
Courses and Meetings FAQs
Find answers to your questions about AAFP's courses and meetings.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about/course-faqs.html
Obtain and Report CME Credit
Get answers to frequently asked questions on how to report your CME credits.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about/report.html
Reporting CME Credit to Other Organizations
Learn about reporting CME credit to organizations other than the AAFP.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about/other.html
CME FAQs
View frequently asked questions about AAFP CME including events, activities, and types of CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about.html
Types of CME Credit
Learn about and view examples of the various types of CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about/types.html
Your CME Report
Learn how to obtain a report on CME credits earned, and how to utilize this information to manage your AAFP learning requirements.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/about/your-report.html
Livestream AAFP Board Review Express CME Virtual Conference
Stream AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Express online CME course and get the same in-depth Board review from home or office.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/board-review-express/streaming.html
AAFP COVID-19 CME Webinar Series
Attend AAFP’s CME webinar series on COVID-19 and get the latest clinical topic updates and perspectives with the ongoing pandemic crisis.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/webinar-series.html
PerformanceNavigator - Cardiometabolic Conditions - Spring Workshop
The AAFP’s PerformanceNavigator livestream, evidence-based CME workshop will help you satisfy your Family Medicine Certification.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/performancenavigator/spring-workshop.html
Stream AAFP Travel Medicine CME Virtual Conference
Earn live CME credits and maximize your patient care with the AAFP’s Travel Medicine CME virtual conference.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/travel-medicine-livestream.html
AAFP Audio CME
View all AAFP CME audio activities.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-formats/audio.html
AAFP Online CME
View all AAFP CME online activities.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-formats/online.html
AAFP Subscription CME
View all AAFP CME subscriptions.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-formats/subscription.html
AAFP CME Livestream Events
View all AAFP CME livestream courses.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-locations/livestream.html
Free AAFP CME
View list of free AAFP CME including activities just for members.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/free.html
CME Credit Application Process
Learn how to navigate the application process for AAFP CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/apply.html
Activity Audits
Learn about the AAFP's CME Credit System audit process.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/audits.html
Application Checklists
View checklists you will need to apply for AAFP CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/checklists.html
Browse by Format
Browse AAFP CME activities by format including livestream, audio, subscription, print, and online.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/formats.html
Credit Calculation and Credit Terms
Learn to calculate CME credit and understand the credit terms to apply for AAFP CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/credit-calculation-and-terms.html
Credit System FAQs
Access responses to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP CME Credit System and the application process.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/faq.html
AAFP Credit Eligibility Requirements
Learn whether your CME activity is eligible for AAFP credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/eligibility-requirements.html
Pathways and Session Formats
Learn about different pathways and session formats when applying for AAFP CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/formats.html
News
Learn the latest news from the AAFP Credit System that includes updates to applying for CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/news.html
Translation to Practice (t2p)
Learn about the Translation to Practice (t2p) program, which offers CME credits to individuals for taking what they learn in a CME activity and translating it to their practice.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/t2p.html
Tutorials
Watch video tutorials to help CME providers through the AAFP Credit System accreditation process.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials.html
AAFP Credit Application Fees
View AAFP CME Credit System application fees for AAFP certification.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/fees.html
AAFP CME Faculty
Share your passion for family medicine with others -- learn how to get involved as an AAFP CME faculty member.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/faculty.html
Family Medicine Certification
Resources to help you meet your ABFM Family Medicine Certification Requirements. CME board review, KSA working groups, METRIC and the new PerformanceNavigator.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/family-medicine-certification.html
ALSO Latest Announcements
Latest Announcements regarding the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/announcements.html
ALSO Armed Forces
AAFP's Advanced Learning Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is an approved option for the Department of Defense-mandated training for staff involved in the provision of military maternity care and meets all requirements of the program.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/armed-forces.html
Become an ALSO Instructor
Gain the specific teaching skills required to facilitate the didactic lectures, hands-on small group workstations, and testing stations included in an Advanced Learning Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/instructor.html
Becoming AAFP CME Faculty
Learn why medical professionals may choose to serve as AAFP CME faculty members and the characteristics that qualify you for a position.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/faculty/benefits.html
CME Faculty Resource Center
Find content development tools designed to help AAFP CME faculty develop high-quality educational materials for family physicians.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/faculty/resources.html
ALSO FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/faq.html
Hold a Course
Bring the very best training opportunity to maternity care providers in your area when you hold an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course. Begin the process here.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/hold.html
Permissions
Advanced Learning Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) publications and other material are copyrighted by the AAFP and all rights are reserved. The AAFP may grant permission to use or reprint copyrighted material.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/permissions.html
AAFP CME for Board Review
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education for Family Medicine Board Review and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/board-review.html
Child and Adolescent Health CME
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on child and adolescent health plus earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/child-adolescent-health.html
Global ALSO
Discover the difference being made by the AAFP's Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) reducing infant and maternal morbidity and mortality throughout the world.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/programs/also/international.html
View Chronic Conditions AAFP CME Options
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on chronic conditions and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/chronic-conditions.html
AAFP CME on Adult Medicine
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on Adult Medicine and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/adult-medicine.html
AAFP CME on Emergency and Urgent Care
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on Emergency and Urgent Care plus earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/emergency.html
AAFP FMX CME
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education for FMX and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/fmx.html
Geriatric Medicine AAFP CME
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on geriatric medicine and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/geriatric-medicine.html
AAFP CME on Endocrinology
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on endocrinology and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/endocrinology.html
Family Medicine Update AAFP CME
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on Family Medicine Update and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/family-medicine-update.html
AAFP CME on Neurologic Disorders
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on neurologic disorders and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/neurologic-disorders.html
AAFP CME on Hospice and Palliative Care
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on Hospice and Palliative Care and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/hospice-palliative-care.html
AAFP CME on Infectious Diseases
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on infectious diseases and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/infectious-diseases.html
AAFP CME on Pain Management
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on pain management and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/pain.html
AAFP Performance Improvement CME
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on performance Improvement and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/performance-improvement.html
AAFP CME on Procedural Skills
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on procedural skills and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/procedural-skills.html
Pulmonary Medicine AAFP CME
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on pulmonary medicine and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/pulmonary-medicine.html
Rural Health
View all AAFP CME activities on rural health.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/rural-health.html
AAFP CME on Skin/Dermatology Conditions
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on skin conditions and diseases plus earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/skin.html
AAFP CME on Wellness/Preventive Care
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on wellness and preventive care plus earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/wellness-preventive-care.html
AAFP CME on Women's Health
View all AAFP Continuing Medical Education on women's health and earn CME credit.
https://www.aafp.org/cme/topic/womens-health.html
AAFP Exhibitor Opportunities
Find out all of the opportunities that the AAFP has for exhibiting at national events. National Conference and Family Medicine Experience (FMX) have many ways for organizations to have the opportunity to get in front of AAFP members.
https://www.aafp.org/events/exhibitor-opportunities.html
Join the Email List
Not quite ready to register for National Conference but want to stay updated on the 2021 event? No problem!
https://www.aafp.org/events/national-conference/e-mail-list.html
2021 National Conference Poster Competition
Get information on how to submit a workshop proposal for the AAFP's 2021 National Conference.
https://www.aafp.org/events/national-conference/education/posters.html
Care Resources
Patients are very individual. But when they face common health issues, family physicians can look to the AAFP for resources to help manage their care.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources.html
Current Hot Topics
It’s urgent when an illness, trend or product threatens to negatively affect patients’ health. Family physicians need resources to understand the issue and communicate with patients.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics.html
2021 E/M Coding Reference Cards
Order the 2021 E/M coding reference cards to assist in the family physician's practice. Maximize payment and reduce the stress associated with audits by understanding how to properly document and code for E/M services.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/getting-paid/coding/e-m-coding-reference-cards.html
Prevention and Wellness
Promoting positive health habits that prevent disease is foundational to primary care and family medicine.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness.html
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Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/