Life After Residency: Exploring Practice Options in Family Medicine -- FPM
Oct 1, 2021 - Your options are limitless, so start your job search with a clear understanding of your personal and professional interests.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p30.html
AAFP Calls on CMS to Act to Stabilize Primary Care Practices
The Academy’s detailed comments on CMS’ 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule pressed for policy improvements on a number of fronts.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210916mpfscomments.html
New Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for 2021-2022 Season
The AAFP has approved updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on the use of influenza vaccines for the 2021-2022 season.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210916acipflu.html
New AAFP Resources Can Help Streamline Prior Authorizations
A new Family Medicine Practice Hack video offers tips to streamline prior authorization procedures, and a members-only sample cheat sheet can simplify the process of assembling information needed to submit prior authorizations for different payers.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210916papracthack.html
Virtual Town Hall COVID-19 | AAFP
7 - 8 pm CT. Join AAFP leaders to discuss the latest updates and have a chance to ask your questions on the COVID-19 pandemic.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/covid-19/town-hall.html
Powering Better Allergy Management with ImmunoCAP
Being able to quickly and accurately diagnose patients’ environmental allergies can play an important role in easing their concerns and helping them get the relief they need. Compared to skin prick testing, the detail available with IgE (immunoglobulin E) blood testing can be critical ...
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/powering-better-allergy-management-with-immunocap.html
Join Leading Physician Well-being’s 2022 Cohort
Leading Physician Well-being, a tuition-free program from the AAFP and United Health Foundation that seeks to foster physician leadership skills to promote and maintain stability, boost team morale, and support well-being in the workplace, is seeking applicants for the 2022 program.
AAFP News : Focus on Physician Well-being
https://www.aafp.org/news/focus-on-physician-well-being/20210915lpwcohort2.html
We’re Back on the Hill for a Day of Intense Advocacy
The AAFP, with the Group of Six, lobbied Congress this week to pass several key bills, Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Stephanie Quinn writes in the In the Trenches blog.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20210915itt-hillvisits.html
Stream Neurology/Behavioral Health CME Course | AAFP
Register for neurology CME virtual conference Nov 17-20 and get up-to-date information on neurological and behavioral conditions. Earn 22 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/neurology/streaming.html
AAFP Membership: What's It Worth?
Learn about the value that AAFP membership offers, including access to tools, solutions, and free CME activities.
Membership : Member Benefits
https://www.aafp.org/membership/benefits/member-value.html
It’s High Time We Took the Tech Bull by the Horns
Family physicians need to carve out a definitive role in the development of new health technologies so those solutions fit the needs of robust primary care practices, says Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., in this Fresh Perspectives blog post.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/20210913fp-healthtech.html
Circuitous Route to Med School Provided Invaluable Experiences
An unconventional career path has given University of Washington medical student Danielle Ervin invaluable life experience and perspective.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20210913fdf-ervin.html
COVID-19 Vaccine News Archive
COVID-19 vaccine information can quickly, but we know you may still want access to previous updates that are still relevant. Below you can find past news and updates to support your patient care efforts.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics/recent-outbreaks/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-news-archive.html
FP Essentials #508 Drug Prescribing | AAFP
CME monograph focused on family medicine clinical topics. This edition on drug prescribing includes pharmacists; new drugs and drug classes; interactions; polypharmacy and deprescribing.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions/508-ed.html
Sports Medicine CME Virtual Course | AAFP
Register for AAFP's Sports Medicine virtual CME course Nov 10-13 and get timely, sports-specific updates. Earn 24.75 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/sports/streaming.html
Why We Object to All Intrusions Between Us and Our Patients
AAFP President Ada Stewart, M.D., writes in the A Word From the President blog that the Academy is advocating to protect the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship against new attacks.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/wordfrompresident/entry/20210909wfp-intrusions.html
Osteopathic Workshop to Emphasize Comprehensive Approach
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center physician Jarrod Harrall, D.O., answers our questions about The Osteopathic Approach: FMX Preconference Workshop.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20210909doapproach.html
Surprise Billing Rule Shouldn’t Levy New Burdens, AAFP Says
The AAFP recently expressed support for new patient protections but called on CMS to minimize unnecessary regulatory burdens on primary care practices.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20210909billingrule.html
Candidates Sought for AAFP 2021-22 Health Equity Fellowship
The AAFP and Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors are seeking family physicians to apply for the 2021-22 Health Equity Fellowship; applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CT on Oct. 15.
AAFP News : Inside the Academy
https://www.aafp.org/news/inside-aafp/20210909hefellowship.html
Colposcopy (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP position paper on family physicians' scope of practice regarding a colposcopy test to detect cervical cancer.
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/colposcopy-position-paper.html
USPSTF Lowers Screening Age for Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
On Aug. 24, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final recommendation statement, final evidence review and evidence summary on screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20210908uspstfdiabetes.html
ONC Webinar to Outline How Information Blocking Affects You
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology will host a Sept. 14 webinar designed to update physicians on the finer points of recently implemented information-blocking regulations.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210908infoblockwebinar.html
FMX On Demand | AAFP
Learn more about 2021 FMX On Demand options including session titles.
Events : FMX 2021
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/cme/opportunities/on-demand.html
Geriatric Medicine CME Virtual Course | AAFP
Register for the AAFP’s Geriatric Medicine virtual course Nov 3-6 to improve care for your senior patients. Earn up to 26 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/geriatrics/streaming.html
State Legislative Conference | AAFP
Learn about issues influencing health care and how to effect change at the AAFP's Virtual State Legislative Conference Oct 21-22.
Events : State Legislative Conference (SLC)
https://www.aafp.org/events/slc.html