A tool for calculating the right-sized patient panel -- FPM
Here's a five-step method for right-sizing your patient panel.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/right_sized_patient_panel.html
A Tool for Evaluating Hypertension -- FPM
Mar 1, 2004 - The article offers an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, based on the seventh report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7), and includes an encounter form to aid physicians ...
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/0300/p79.html
A Tool for Evaluating Patients with a Knee Injury -- FPM
Mar 1, 2005 - The article is part of the Point-of-Care Guides series and provides an evidence-based encounter form for use with patients who present with knee injury.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0300/p67.html
A Tool For Evaluating Patients With Cold Symptoms -- FPM
Oct 1, 2004 - The article describes an encounter form that can improve documentation of visits for patients with cold symptoms and reduce the amount of time spent documenting, which sometimes can take longer than the visit itself.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/1000/p53.html
A tool for more efficient Welcome to Medicare physicals -- FPM
An encounter form that details the many requirements of a Medicare Initial Preventive Physical Examination can help these visits go much more smoothly.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/welcome_to_medicare_encounter_form.html
A Tool for Safely Treating Chronic Pain -- FPM
Dec 1, 2001 - The article explains how one family practice uses a medication use agreement to prevent medication misuse while helping patients who suffer from chronic pain.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/1100/p47.html
A tool to smooth out your checkout process -- FPM
A New Mexico family physician uses checkout sheets to highlight what needs to happen before a patient leaves the office.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/checkout_process.html
A Toolbox of Resources to Simplify Your Practice -- FPM
Sep 1, 2006 - FPM’s online toolbox equips you with more than 150 practice management tools.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0900/p56.html
A Toolkit for Building and Growing a Sustainable Telehealth Program in Your Practice
Developed in partnership with Manatt Health, this toolkit provides resources for family physicians to grow sustainable telehealth programs.
Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/practice_management/telehealth/2020-AAFP-Telehealth-Toolkit.pdf
A Toolkit for Clinicians Rounding in Long-Term Care Facilities -- FPM
Dec 1, 2012 - A lack of appropriate bedside equipment can impede thorough clinical evaluations, but this can be easily remedied.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/1100/p14.html
A Toolkit to Improve the Treatment of CA-MRSA -- FPM
Oct 1, 2012 - This simple strategy may save time and increase awareness of care guidelines.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/0900/p21.html
A Tribute to Four Decades of Service - Inside AFP - American Family Physician
May 15, 2005 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> May 15, 2005 Issue Inside AFP A Tribute to Four Decades of Service JOYCE A. MERRIMAN Am Fam Physician. 2005 May 15;71(10):1852. When I recently wrote about the complexities of getting AFP to you, I had no idea that one of the key...
American Family Physician : Inside AFP
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0515/p1852.html
A Troubled Teen: Matters of Confidentiality - Curbside Consultation - American Family ...
Jul 1, 1999 - This case highlights a family physician's dilemma regarding confidentiality when caring for a minor patient. This sort of scenario is not uncommon in an office practice.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0701/p300.html
A Vietnamese Child with a Rash on the Back
January 15, 2016 Photo Quiz
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0115/afp20160115p131.pdf
A Vietnamese Child with a Rash on the Back - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2016 - A Vietnamese girl who had been experiencing upper respiratory tract symptoms presented with the sudden appearance of linear erythematous lesions on her back.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0115/p131.html
A virtual visit algorithm: how to differentiate and code telehealth visits, e-visits, ...
There are three options for providing virtual visits: telehealth visits, e-visits, and virtual check-ins. Here's how to tell them apart, and how to code for them.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/telehealth_algorithm.html
A Walking Stick Can Be a Good Alternative to a Cane - Letters to the Editor - American ...
Jun 1, 2012 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Jun 1, 2012 Issue Letters to the Editor A Walking Stick Can Be a Good Alternative to a Cane Am Fam Physician. 2012 Jun 1;85(11):1018-1022. Original Article: Geriatric Assistive Devices Issue Date: August 15, 2011 Available at:...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1018a.html
A Walking Stick Can Be a Good Alternative to a Cane - Letters to the Editor - American ...
Jun 1, 2012 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Jun 1, 2012 Issue Letters to the Editor Vitamin C for Preventing Exercise-Induced Asthma Am Fam Physician. 2012 Jun 1;85(11):1018. Original Article: Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Diagnosis and Management Issue Date: August 15,...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1018.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 Whole Issue of Doctor Tools -- FPM
Sep 1, 2006 - Your practice toolkit isn’t complete without these.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0900/p14.html
A Whole New Format for FPM -- FPM
Aug 1, 2008 - Starting in November, you'll be able to thumb through the newest issue of FPM -- on the computer.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2008/0700/p11.html
A Widened Mediastinum - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2001 - Photo Quiz presents readers with a clinical challenge based on a photograph or other image.
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/1001/p1237.html
A Woman with Multiple Joint Dislocations - Photo Quiz - American Family Physician
May 15, 2018 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> May 15, 2018 Issue Photo Quiz A Woman with Multiple Joint Dislocations HABIB UR REHMAN, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCPI, FRCP (Glas), FACP, University of Saskatchewan, Canada Am Fam Physician. 2018 May 15;97(10):673-674. A 65-year-old woman was...
American Family Physician : Photo Quiz
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0515/p673.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
A1C Testing in the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus - FPIN's Clinical Inquiries - ...
Jul 1, 2006 - A1C testing is highly specific compared with a two-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) or a fasting plasma glucose test. However, because A1C testing is not sensitive enough to rule out diabetes if levels are normal, the test should not be used for diagnosing diabetes.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Clinical Inquiries
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0701/p143.html
AACAP Releases Practice Parameter on Sexual Orientation, Gender Nonconformity, and ...
Aug 1, 2013 - Children and adolescents who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, and those with gender nonconformity or gender discordance may be affected by negative attitudes, putting them at risk of certain mental health conditions. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) has ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0801/p202.html
AACAP Releases Practice Parameter on Sexual Orientation, Gender Nonconformity, and ...
...202 American Family Physician www.aafp.org/afp Volume 88, Number 3 ◆ August 1, 2013 Children and adolescents who are gay, les- bian, or bisexual, and those with gender nonconformity or gender discordance may be affected by negative attitudes, putting them at risk of certain mental...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0801/afp20130801p202.pdf
AACAP Updates Recommendations on Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive ...
...June 1, 2012 ◆ Volume 85, Number 11 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician 1107 Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is common in children, with a prevalence of approximately 1 to 2 percent in the United States, and causes significant disability. How- ever, it has been called the...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/afp20120601p1107.pdf
AACAP Updates Recommendations on Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive ...
Jun 1, 2012 - Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is common in children, with a prevalence of approximately 1 to 2 percent in the United States, and causes significant disability. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) recently published updated recommendations on the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0601/p1107.html
AACE Releases Guidelines for Menopausal Hormone Therapy
...864 American Family Physician www.aafp.org/afp Volume 86, Number 9 ◆ November 1, 2012 Coverage of guidelines from other organizations does not imply endorsement by AFP or the AAFP. A collection of Practice Guidelines published in AFP is available at...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1101/afp20121101p864.pdf
AACE Releases Guidelines for Menopausal Hormone Therapy - Practice Guidelines - ...
Nov 1, 2012 - Menopause is diagnosed in women who have not had menses for one year. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) convened a task force to review available evidence on therapies for menopausal symptoms. The task force's guidelines include recommendations for prescribing...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1101/p864.html
AAFP 2021 Match Results for Family Medicine
Read the AAFP's brief analysis of family medicine results from the annual National Resident Matching Program Main Residency Match (NRMP Match) for a snapshot of a major input into the primary care workforce pipeline.
Med School and Residency
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/medical_education_residency/the_match/2021-Match-Results-for-Family-Medicine.pdf
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 Active Membership Application
...for office use only personal information are you a previous member of the aafp? o yes o no if yes, previous aafp member id (if known) _________________________________ if yes, what was your previous aafp membership type? name (first) _______...
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/about_us/membership_applications/active-member-app.pdf
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 Adult Immunization Office Champions Data Collection Form
...INFLUENZA: (Annual one dose Influenza Vaccination during the flu season) Recommended for All Adults Patients 19 years and older NUMERATOR: All Adults Patients 19 years and older included in the denominator who have received influenza vaccine for the current flu season. DENOMINATOR: All...
Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/immunizations/office-champions/data-collection-form.pdf
AAFP Adult Immunization Office Champions Project
...AAFP Adult Immunization Office Champions Project September 2015-September 2019 Adult Immunization Office Champions Project Overview 2 • 25 family medicine practices and residencies were selected to participate into the project • Focus on increasing immunization rates for...
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/about_us/strategic_partnerships/immunization_summit/adult-imms-office-champs.pdf
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
AAFP Advocacy Update
...AAFP Advocacy Update Stephanie Quinn Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy American Academy of Family Physicians Closing Out 2020 2 Year-end Stimulus Package E/M codes Teaching Health Centers 1000 GME slots Monies for COVID-19 testing,...
About AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/about_us/strategic_partnerships/corporate_roundtable/crt-advocacy-update.pdf
AAFP Advocacy Visible in Value-based Payment Legislation
In a July 24 letter, the AAFP lauded the Value in Health Care Act's support of value-based care models and accountable care organizations.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20200730vhcact.html
AAFP Advocacy Wins With CMS Telehealth Payment Boost
CMS announced retroactive increased payment for audio-only telemedicine that covers more services, a change the AAFP has been urging since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20200505telehealthboost.html
AAFP Advocacy: Health Care Coverage
Learn about the AAFP's advocacy work around changes in health care coverage systems and processes, including changes to the ACA, CHIP, and more.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/health-care-coverage.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.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
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.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/health-it.html
AAFP Advocacy: Legal Issues
The AAFP advocates on behalf of family physicians in an increasingly complex legal environment, such as simplifying administrative burden and HIPAA.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/legal.html
AAFP Advocacy: Physician Payment
Stay current on Medicare payment policies, APMs, and the AAFP's work to advocate for physician payment that does not add to administrative complexity.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/physician-payment.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.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/physician-workforce.html
AAFP Advocacy: Public Health
The AAFP advocates for primary care-centered public health and preventive medicine policies.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/prevention-public-health.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.
Advocacy : Family Medicine Advocacy Wins
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/wins.html
AAFP Advocacy: Research
The AAFP supports emerging research initiatives in family medicine as well as primary care training and education through organizations such as AHRQ.
Advocacy : Advocating for You: Advocacy Topics
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/primary-care-research.html
AAFP Advocates for State Primary Care Spending Bills
The AAFP and state chapters are championing bills that would recognize the crucial role of primary care in ensuring patients' health.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190424statespending.html
AAFP Affirms Value of New Cholesterol Management Guideline
The AAFP recently gave its "affirmation of value" designation to a cholesterol management guideline jointly developed by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20190320acc-ahacholguidln.html
AAFP and AAP Issue a Practice Parameter on the Management of Minor Closed Head Injury ...
Dec 1, 1999 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Dec 01, 1999 Issue Special Medical Reports AAFP and AAP Issue a Practice Parameter on the Management of Minor Closed Head Injury in Children MONICA PREBOTH Am Fam Physician. 1999 Dec 1;60(9):2698-2705. The Committee on Quality...
American Family Physician : Special Medical Reports
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1201/p2698.html
AAFP and ACP Letter to HHS on Relief to Primary Care Practices - May 22, 2020
...May 22, 2020 The Honorable Alex M. Azar II Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Azar: On behalf of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/payment/medicaid/LT-HHS-PrimaryCarePracticeRelief-052220.pdf
AAFP and ACP Publish Recommendations on Diagnosis and Management of VTE - Practice ...
Oct 15, 2007 - Recommendations on diagnosis and management of venous throm-boembolism (VTE) have been published by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American College of Physicians (ACP).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1015/p1225.html
AAFP and ACP Release Guideline on Dementia Treatment - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Apr 15, 2008 - A guideline created by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) reviews the data on the effects of pharmacologic treatment of dementia for improving cognition, global function, behavior/mood, and quality of life (QOL)/activities of ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0415/p1173.html
AAFP and ACP Release Practice Guideline on Management of Newly Detected Atrial ...
May 15, 2004 - The Joint Panel of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) have developed recommendations for adult patients with first-detected atrial fibrillation.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0515/p2474.html
AAFP and Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+)
Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) is an advanced primary care model built on learnings from the original CPC initiative.
Family Physician : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/delivery-payment-models/cpc-plus.html
AAFP and Territory Chapter Letter to EandC Health Subcommittee on U.S. Territory ...
...June 19, 2019 The Honorable Anna Eshoo Chairwoman House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Ranking Member House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairwoman Eshoo...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/coverage/medicaid/LT-ECHealth-MedicaidTerritoryFunding-061919.pdf
AAFP and VTAFP Letter in Support of VT HB 89 and SB 53 - February 12, 2019
...February 12, 2019 The Honorable Tim Ashe President Pro Tempore Senate 115 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633 The Honorable Virginia Lyons Chair Senate Committee on Health and Welfare 115 State Street Montpelier, VT 0563 Dear Senators, On behalf of the American Academy of Family...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/payment/apms/LT-AsheLippert-Vermont-021219.pdf
AAFP Announces New Innovation Lab Collaboration
The AAFP Innovation Lab is seeking a dozen or so Academy members to evaluate a novel AI-driven point-of-care platform for primary care dubbed Navina.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20200925navina.html
AAFP Applauds ACOG Efforts to Address Maternal Mortality
AAFP Applauds ACOG Efforts to Address Maternal Mortality
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/more-statements/acog-maternal-mortality.html
AAFP Applauds Background Check Bill That Wins Swift Passage
The Academy voiced support for a House bill strengthening background checks for firearm sales, which the AAFP called "common-sense legislation."
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190301bkgrndchecks.html
AAFP Applauds FDA Move on E-cigarette Flavors, Menthol
The AAFP recently hailed an FDA move toward restricting the sale of most flavored e-cigarette products and banning menthol in combustible cigarettes.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20181119fdamenthol.html
AAFP Applauds Full FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
AAFP Applauds Full FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/aafp-praises-full-fda-approval-covid-vaccine.html
AAFP Applauds GME Senate Bill Aimed at Rural Shortages
The AAFP has signaled its strong support for the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2019, saying it would alleviate physician shortages in rural communities.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20190214ruralworkforceact.html
AAFP Applauds Initial Actions to Remove Barriers for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
AAFP Applauds Initial Actions to Remove Barriers for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/opioid-use-disorder-treatment.html
AAFP Applauds Senate Introduction of Primary Care Patient Protection Act
AAFP Applauds Senate Introduction of Primary Care Patient Protection Act
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/more-statements/aafp-applauds-senate-introduction-of-primary-care-patient-protection-act.html
AAFP Asks Senate to Prioritize Patient-centered Research
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute needs renewed funding so it can keep studying issues that family physicians face every day, the AAFP told senators.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20191113pcoriletter.html
AAFP Audio CME
View all AAFP CME audio activities.
CME : Browse
https://www.aafp.org/cme/browse/all-formats/audio.html
AAFP Audits: The Why and What Webcast
This webcast talks CME providers through AAFP's CME Credit System audit process, why we conduct audits, and what to submit for audit requests.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials/audits.html
AAFP Award for Excellence in GME: And the Winners Are …
AAFP Award for Excellence in GME: And the Winners Are …
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/aafp_award_for_excellence_in.html
AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education
Learn about the AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education, recognizing leadership, civic involvement and exemplary patient care.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/awards/student-resident-awards/gme.html
AAFP Backgrounder - Drug Pricing and Transparency
...DRUG PRICING AND TRANSPARENCY AAFP Position The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) advocates for legislation ensuring the availability of effective, safe and affordable medications through policies that provide governmental authority to promote competition and...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/legal/transparency/BKG-PharmaceuticalPricingTransparency.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder - Maintenance of Certification
...MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION Background Board certification is a voluntary process administered by specialty boards under the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and acts as an indicator of physician quality and safety in a specialty medical field. Previously, many board...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/legal/administrative/BKG-MOC.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder - Scope of Practice: Assistant Physicians
...SCOPE OF PRACTICE - ASSISTANT PHYSICIAN Background In 2014, Missouri became the first state in the nation to enact legislation creating the new professional designation of assistant physician. The Missouri law allows assistant physicians to provide primary care services to...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/workforce/scope/BKG-Scope-AssistantPhysicians.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder - Scope of Practice: Nurse Practitioners
Background information on nurse practitioner scope from the AAFP.
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/workforce/scope/BKG-Scope-NursePractitioners.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder - Scope of Practice: Physician Assistants
...SCOPE OF PRACTICE - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AAFP Position The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recognizes the valuable contributions of the physician assistant (PA) profession and believes that physician assistants should function in an integrated practice arrangement with...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/workforce/scope/BKG-Scope-PhysicianAssistants.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder - Scope of Practice: Psychologists
Background information from the AAFP on the scope of practice for psychologists.
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/workforce/scope/BKG-ScopePsychologists.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder - Tobacco
...TOBACCO AAFP Position Despite significant research outlining the dangers of tobacco and a significant decrease in the number of United States adults who smoke, tobacco, and in particular cigarettes, remains the leading cause of death and preventable disease in the U.S. The AAFP...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/prevention/tobacco/BKG-Tobacco.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder -Scope of Practice: Pharmacists
Background information from the AAFP on scope of practice for pharmacists.
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/workforce/scope/BKG-Scope-Pharmacists.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder: AAFP Backgrounder: Graduate Medical Education Legislation in the ...
...Graduate Medical Education Background The federal government annually spends billions, according to the Government Accountability Office, to fund graduate medical education (GME) residency training for physicians to ensure physician supply and access to care. Medicare GME funding is...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/workforce/gme/BKG-GME116thCongress.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Background information from the AAFP on CHIP.
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/coverage/chip/BKG-CHIP.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder: Congressional Primary Care Caucus
Background information from the AAFP on the Congressional Primary Care Caucus.
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/misc/BKG-CongressionalPrimaryCareCaucus.pdf
AAFP Backgrounder: Corporal Punishment in Schools
...CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS AAFP Position The American Academy of Family Physicians opposes corporal punishment in schools, defined as the purposeful infliction of bodily pain or discomfort by an official in the education system upon a student as a penalty for disapproved...
Advocacy
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/advocacy/prevention/safety/BKG-CorporalPunishment.pdf