AAFP Praises Legislation Addressing THCGME, Rural Workforce
In a pair of recent letters to federal lawmakers, the AAFP expressed support for legislation that would bolster the primary care workforce, particularly in rural areas.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210614thcgmebills.html
Health IT Roundtable, White Paper Reflect AAFP Leadership
Following the AAFP’s participation, a recent roundtable and white paper offer detailed suggestions on improving health IT in the wake of COVID-19.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210610healthit.html
CDC Studies Compare Antibiotic Use Before, During Pandemic
Two CDC-funded studies appear to shed light on antibiotic prescribing trends seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that although some short-term increases were seen among agents specifically investigated as potential COVID treatment options, overall antimicrobial prescribing was ...
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210610antibxstudies.html
Task Force: Offer Interventions for Healthy Weight in Pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has finalized a recommendation regarding behavioral counseling interventions aimed at promoting healthy weight gain and preventing excess gestational weight gain in pregnancy.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210610pregnancyweight.html
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Congress Is Listening to Us About Rural Health Care
Two new bills in Congress reflect diligent advocacy by the Academy and its members, but more work remains.
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20210608itt-rural.html
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Five tasks to delegate to a clinical pharmacist -- FPM
With increased demands on your time, collaborating with clinical pharmacists is a promising way to expand team-based care. Here's how.
Family Practice Management : Quick Tips : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/clinical_pharmacist_collaboration.html
Resident Hopes to Influence Health Care Beyond Exam Room
Resident Isaiah Cochran, M.D., wants to change health care by running for office. He knew family medicine would give him the broadest view of the U.S. health care system.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210607fdf-cochran.html
AAFP Lauds Senate Bill Targeting Medicaid Pay Parity
Following extensive Academy lobbying, a bill reintroduced in the Senate would restore Medicaid parity with Medicare payment.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210607parity.html
Electronic Prescribing
The AAFP supports the use of electronic prescribing.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/electronic-prescribing.html
View Webinar on Physician Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
As part of the AAFP’s Leading Physician Well-being certificate program, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is offering a new webinar: Physician Mental Health: Preventing Suicide and Building Resilience.
AAFP News : Focus on Physician Well-being
https://www.aafp.org/news/focus-on-physician-well-being/20210603afsp-webinar.html
Practices Need Smooth Handoff to New APM Model, AAFP Says
The AAFP recently joined with scores of other organizations to offer CMS’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation detailed advice on improving alternative payment models.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210603cpcapm.html
New Tools Guide Lifestyle Medicine Integration for FPs
The AAFP recently launched new tools to assist family physicians in counseling patients on diet, exercise, stress management and other aspects of lifestyle medicine, and in billing and coding for these services.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210603lifestylemed.html
Task Force Lowers Recommended Age to Start CRC Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has finalized its updated recommendation for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the age at which to initiate routine screening from 50 to 45 years.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210603uspstfcrc.html
Students and Residents, Take the Lead
AAFP resident and student leadership positions for the 2021-2022 academic year are open for applications. Resident Anna Askari, M.D., M.S.B.S., explains how state and national leadership roles shaped her path.
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/20210602lv-leadership.html
Diabetes: Type 2 - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on type 2 diabetes and related issues, including blood glucose levels, diabetic complications (such as ketoacidosis and neuropathy), glycemic control, insulin management, and gestational diabetes. This collection features AFP content on type 2 ...
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=7
Tinnitus: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound in the absence of an internal or external source and is a common problem encountered in primary care. Most cases of tinnitus are benign and idiopathic and are strongly associated with sensorineural hearing loss. A standard workup begins with ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p663.html
Polycythemia Vera: Rapid Evidence Review - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - Polycythemia vera is one of three stem-cell–derived myeloid malignancies commonly known as myeloproliferative neoplasms. It is characterized by erythrocytosis, often with associated leukocytosis and thrombocytosis. It has a significant negative impact on overall mortality and morbidity ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p680.html
Out-of-Hospital Birth - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - Since the 1970s, most births in the United States have been planned to occur in a hospital. However, a small percentage of Americans choose to give birth outside of a hospital. The number of out-of-hospital births has increased, with one in every 61 U.S. births (1.64%) occurring out of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p672.html
Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Issues - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on labor, delivery, and postpartum issues and related topics, including breastfeeding, cesarean delivery, episiotomy, labor pain management, postpartum hemorrhage, preterm labor and birth, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord blood storage, and vaginal ...
- Normal Delivery
- Abnormal Delivery
- Preterm Labor/Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes
- Procedures/Monitoring
- Emergencies
- Management of Labor Pain
- Postpartum Care and Complications
- Breastfeeding
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=16
Kidney Disease - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on kidney disease and related issues, including acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, hematuria, proteinuria, and renal disease. This collection features AFP content on kidney disease and related issues, including acute renal ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=15
ICD-10 Coding -- FPM Topic Collection
Jun 1, 2021 - ICD-10 coding requires significant changes in your documentation, workflow, and technology compared with ICD-9 coding. This topic collection features how-to articles from FPM's popular ICD-10 coding series. ICD-10 coding requires significant changes in your documentation, workflow, and ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=79
Ear and Hearing Disorders - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on ear and hearing disorders and related issues, including hearing loss, otitis externa, otitis media, and tinnitus. This collection features AFP content on ear and hearing disorders and related issues, including hearing loss, otitis ...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=98
Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes: Guidelines from KDIGO - Practice Guidelines - ...
Jun 1, 2021 - The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) group, an international organization dedicated to nephrology clinical practice guidelines, has developed a new guideline for management of diabetes with chronic kidney disease.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0601/p698.html