Correction - Corrections - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Reader Services Correction Am Fam Physician. 2022 Jan ;105(1):8. Error in algorithm. In the article, Urethritis: Rapid Evidence Review, (May 1, 2021, p. 553) the next steps in Figure 1 (page 556) after Trichomonas vaginalis...
American Family Physician : Corrections
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p8.html
Adenomyosis - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p33-s1.html
Orthostatic Hypotension - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p39-s1.html
Cluster Headache - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p24-s1.html
Pruritus: Why Am I Itching? - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2022 - << Previous article Next article >> Jan 01, 2022 Issue Please note: This information was current at the time of publication. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics,...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0100/p55-s1.html
New modifier for audio-only telehealth in 2022
There has been no indication yet of how Medicare or other payers will handle the new modifier.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/audio_telehealth_modifier.html
Major insurers changing telehealth billing requirement in 2022
Beginning Jan. 1, Anthem and UnitedHealthcare will require plans to use new place of service (POS) code 10 for telehealth provided in the patient’s home.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/telehealth_pos_change.html
Report Finds Widespread Health Inequities in United States
A Commonwealth Fund analysis of state health systems found 'pervasive' racial and ethnic inequities throughout the country, even in states that provide high-quality care to their residents. A family physician suggests a way forward.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211223inequityreport.html
Students, Here’s How to Turn Interview Notes Into a Rank List
To help medical students making Match decisions during another virtual interview season, AAFP News gathered a faculty member, a fourth-year student and two family medicine interns to share their insights on comparing and evaluating programs.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20211222matchqanda.html
Research Links E-cigarette Use to Erectile Dysfunction
New research has found that adult males who use e-cigarettes daily are much more likely to experience erectile dysfunction than those who have never used them. A family physician explains how the findings can assist in conversations with patients.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211222ecigsed.html
Clinicians not automatically included in MIPS exception must apply by year's end
Applications for extreme and uncontrollable circumstances exceptions for the 2021 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance year are due Dec. 31.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/mips_application_deadline.html
Booth Assignment | FMX
Learn how booths at AAFP's Family Medicine Experience conference, Sept 20-24, will be assigned and payment details.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/exhibitors/sign-up/booth-assignment.html
International Attendees | FMX
FMX 2022 has something for everyone. If you're a family doc from outside the U.S., we've got everything you need in one place to help you plan your trip to this year's FMX in Washington, DC.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/register/international.html
Med Talk Application | FMX
Apply for a Med Talk at AAFP's Family Medicine Experience, September 20-24.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/sponsor/product-theaters-medtalks/med-talk-application.html
Product Theater Application | FMX
Apply for a Product Theater at AAFP's Family Medicine Experience, September 20-24.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/sponsor/product-theaters-medtalks/product-theater-application.html
Scientific Display | FMX
Apply for an opportunity to share your latest scientific research with family physicians attending the Family Medicine Experience (FMX) Conference September 20-23, 2022.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/sponsor/scientific-displays.html
Satellite CME | FMX
Satellite CME is a great opportunity to offer education that can help improve care, outcomes or educate on a new product or services at AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) Conference, September 20-24.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/sponsor/satellite-cme.html
New Residency Proposal Aims for Significant Changes
New proposed requirements for family medicine residency programs include eliminating the standard of 1,650 continuity patient encounters and other major changes. They are available for review and comment through Jan. 28.
AAFP News : CME
https://www.aafp.org/news/education-professional-development/20211221residencyreqs.html
Booth Construction | FMX
Booth design and construction guidelines for exhibitors at AAFP's Family Medicine Experience, September 20-24.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/exhibitors/manage-my-booth/exhibitor-service-manual/booth-construction.html
Exhibitor Insurance | FMX
Learn about exhibor requirements for insurance at AAFP's Family Medicine Experience, September 20-23.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/exhibitors/manage-my-booth/exhibitor-service-manual/insurance-requirements.html
Contractors | FMX
All FMX exhibiting companies using an exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC), must notify the AAFP through the Exhibitor Login with the EAC company name, contact name, and cell phone by August 1, 2022.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/exhibitors/manage-my-booth/exhibitor-service-manual/exhibitor-appointed-contractors.html
Exhibitor Cancellation | FMX
Find policies related to cancellation of rental or exposition for AAFP's Family Medicine Experience conference, Sept 20-24
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/exhibitors/sign-up/cancellation-policy.html
Medicare GME Final Rule is a Significant Step to Improve Health Equity, Address Primary...
Medicare GME Final Rule is a Significant Step to Improve Health Equity, Address Primary Care Workforce Shortage, Physician Maldistribution
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/medicare-gme-final-rule.html
Product Theaters and Med Talks | FMX
Product Theaters and Med Talks offer the chance to interact directly with family physicians, residents, and health care professionals at AAFP's Family Medicine Experience, September 20-24.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/sponsor/product-theaters-medtalks.html
Sponsor | FMX
Learn more about how to reach the more than 4,000 family physician attendees through sponsorships at 2022 AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) Conference, September 20-24.
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/sponsor.html
About Family Docs | FMX
Family docs provide comprehensive health care, with 90% feeling more connected after attending AAFP's Family Medicine Experience conference, Sept 20-24
Events : FMX 2022
https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/exhibitors/why-exhibit/about-family-physicians.html
Phase Two Trial of AI Assistant for Documentation a Success
The AAFP has released results from phase 2 of its Innovation Lab on the adoption, use and impact of an AI Assistant for Documentation by family physicians and other primary care physicians.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20211217sukiphase2rpt.html
NCCL Elections | AAFP
Learn more about the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) elections including candidate information.
Events : AAFP Leadership Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/aclf-nccl/nccl/elections.html
Congress and President Biden intervene in Medicare payment cuts
With the passage of the new law, most 2022 Medicare payment allowances should remain similar to those in 2021.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/medicare_cuts_changed.html
AAFP Recognizes Wins in Congress’ Medicare Payment Reprieve
The Academy sees several family medicine wins in legislation centered on Medicare physician payment passed Dec. 9.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20211213paymentwins.html
AAFP Cautions Against Mandatory Opioid Prescriber Training
In a recent letter, the AAFP urged the FDA to prioritize accessible training on opioid prescribing without making the training mandatory.
AAFP News : Advocacy and Government
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20211216opioidtraining.html
Task Force Recommends Fluoride to Prevent Dental Caries
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that primary care clinicians prescribe oral fluoride supplementation for children whose water supply is deficient in fluoride, and apply fluoride varnish at primary tooth eruption.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211216uspstfcaries.html
AAFP Updates Recommendation for Diabetes Screening
The Academy recently published a new clinical guidance page on diabetes that features the latest clinical recommendations, implementation tools, educational materials and more.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211216diabetes.html
Neonatology/Newborn Issues - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on neonatology and newborn issues and related topics, including breastfeeding, circumcision, jaundice, newborn examination, newborn resuscitation, newborn screening, premature infant care, postpartum counseling, and well-child visits. This collection...
- Breastfeeding
- Circumcision
- Examination of a Newborn
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- General
- Heart Disease (Congenital) in Infants
- Hip Dysplasia (Congenital)
- Infections
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Jaundice
- Postpartum Counseling/First Well Child Visit
- Premature Infant/Outpatient Care of Former Premature Infant
- Respiratory Distress
- Resuscitation of a Newborn
- Screenings for Newborns
- 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=18
Arthritis and Joint Pain - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on arthritis and joint pain, including arthritis, gout, knee osteoarthritis, monoarthritis, osteoarthritis, polyarticular joint pain, Reiter's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, and shoulder osteoarthritis. This collection features AFP...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=77
Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on thyroid and parathyroid disorders and related issues, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroiditis. This collection features AFP content on thyroid and parathyroid disorders and related issues, including hyperthyroidism, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=67
Pneumonia - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on pneumonia and related issues, including community-acquired pneumonia, and nursing home care. This collection features AFP content on pneumonia and related issues, including community-acquired pneumonia, and nursing home care.
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=22
Point-of-Care Guides - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content from the Point-of-Care Guides collection on topics related to anticoagulation, cancer, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, infectious diseases, mortality risk, musculoskeletal issues, neurologic issues, obstetric issues, ...
- Anticoagulation
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal
- Infectious Diseases
- Mortality Risk
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurologic
- Obstetric
- Psychiatric
- Respiratory
- Surgical
- Readmission Risk
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=75
Anxiety Disorders - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Anxiety Disorders Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on anxiety disorders and related issues, including acute stress disorder, depressive disorders, excessive...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Editorials and Letters
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other AFP Content
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=85
Procedures - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2021 - Advertisement AFP BY TOPIC Procedures Editors' Choice of Best Available Content This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on procedures and related issues, including aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, anethesia, cyst management,...
- Aesthetic and Cosmetic
- Anesthesia, Local Nerve Blocks
- Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Bartholin's Cyst Management
- Breast Cyst Aspiration
- Cardiac Exercise Treadmill Stress Tests
- Circumcision, Newborn
- Colposcopy
- Cryosurgery
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Epistaxis Nasal Packing
- Foreign Body Removal, Skin
- Fracture Management
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Joint Injections
- Lumbar Puncture
- Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS)
- Skin Procedures
- Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Excision
- Vasectomy
- Improving Practice
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources from AAFP
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=87
Suki Assistant Significantly Reduces Primary Care Physician Documentation Burden
Suki Assistant Significantly Reduces Primary Care Physician Documentation Burden
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/releases/suki-assistant.html
Event Health and Safety Protocols | AAFP
Learn about AAFP's Health and Safety Protocols for Live on the Ground Meetings in 2022.
Events : Health and Safety Protocols for AAFP Meetings and Events
https://www.aafp.org/events/safety-protocols.html
Top 10 articles of 2021
It was another tumultuous year in health care, but COVID-19 wasn’t the only topic on physicians’ reading lists. Here's what made FPM’s list of top 10 articles for 2021.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/top_10_articles.html
COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting deadline extended to Dec. 20
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reopened the reporting portal Dec. 13, and it will remain open through 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 20.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/prf_reporting_extension.html
Policing Standards
AAFP policy on Policing Standards
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/policing-standards.html
Trauma-Informed Care
AAFP policy on Trauma-Informed Care
About AAFP |AAFP Policies and Recommendations : Policies
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/trauma-informed-care.html
Ten coding tips for capturing patient risk and ensuring proper payment
Correctly coding to capture patient risk is one key to succeeding in value-based payment programs. Remembering these 10 tips can help ensure you’re getting proper credit for managing high-risk patients.
Publications : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/risk_adjust_tips.html
FP Essentials #511 Liver Disease | AAFP
CME monograph focused on family medicine clinical topics. This edition includes abnormal liver test results; hepatitis C; nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; cirrhosis.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions/511-ed.html
AAFP Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Medicare Relief to Support Physician Practices in 2022
AAFP Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Medicare Relief to Support Physician Practices in 2022
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/medicare-relief.html
Small Talk About COVID-19 Can Make a Big Difference
In this FPs on the Front Lines post, Maurice Duggins, M.D., shares a success story about his work to get the Wichita State men’s basketball team vaccinated against COVID-19.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/fpsonfrontlines/entry/20211209fl-basketballvacc.html