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2022 Posters | AAFP National Conference
Submit a poster for the 2022 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, July 28-30, 2022.
Events : National Conference
https://www.aafp.org/events/national-conference/education/posters.html
Don’t Screen for COPD in Asymptomatic Adults, Says USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is welcoming comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening asymptomatic adults for COPD.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211122uspstfcopd.html
FM Mentor Addresses Diversity, Equity With Data
Kendall Campbell, M.D., was recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine for his work on physician workforce diversity and health equity.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20211118fdf-campbell.html
2022 Immunization Schedules Updated at November ACIP Meeting
Immunization schedules for children, adolescents and adults, as well as vaccines for hepatitis B, orthopoxviruses and Ebola, were among the topics discussed at this month’s meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211118acip.html
AFP Updates Members on Asthma Management
AFP has published a summary of the federal government’s recent asthma management guideline update, as well as an editorial that explains how the update differs from recommendations released by other organizations.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211118afpasthma.html
Family Physicians Have Their Academy’s Thanks — and Support
In this season of gratitude, AAFP President Sterling Ransone, M.D., thanks family physicians for all they’ve been doing during the pandemic and highlights the Academy’s work to support members.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/wordfrompresident/entry/20211118wfp-thanksgiving.html
AAFP at NAPCRG 2021
The AAFP National Research Network will be sharing study results and updates at this year's NAPCRG Annual Meeting.
Events : AAFP at NAPCRG 2021
https://www.aafp.org/events/nrn-napcrg-2021.html
Change coming for Medicare Advantage COVID-19 vaccine administration claims
Beginning Jan. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will require billing clinicians to submit COVID-19 vaccine administration claims for patients covered by Medicare Advantage plans directly to the plans.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/medicare_advantage_covid_claims.html
FPM
FPM is the AAFP’s indexed, peer-reviewed, practice improvement journal, offering practical ideas for improving practice, enhancing the patient experience, and developing a rewarding career.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm.html
Asthma - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on asthma and related issues, including allergens, beta agonists, chronic cough, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, inhalers, and wheezing. This collection features AFP content on asthma and related issues, including allergens, beta agonists, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- 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=3
Sexually Transmitted Infections - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on sexually transmitted disease and related issues, including chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus, and syphilis. This collection features AFP content on sexually transmitted disease and related issues, including chlamydia, ...
- Overview
- Screening and Diagnosis
- Prevention
- 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=23
Kidney Disease - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 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
Breast Disorders - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2021 - This collection features content on breast disorders and related issues, including breast cyst aspiration, breast masses, breast pain, galactorrhea, gynecomastia, and mastitis. This collection features content on breast disorders and related issues, including breast cyst aspiration, ...
- 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=96
Oral and Dental Conditions - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on oral and dental conditions and related issues, including temporomandibular disorders, smell and taste disorders, dental infections, and salivary gland disorders. This collection features AFP content on oral and dental conditions and related ...
- Overview
- Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
- Treatment
- Complications and Special Situations
- Patient Education, Self-Care
- Other Resources
American Family Physician : AFP By Topic
https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=108
Genetics - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2021 - This collection features AFP content on genetics and related issues, including family medical history, genetic testing, and specific syndromes (fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, fragile X syndrome, Down Syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome). This ...
- Counseling, Testing, and Risk Assessment
- Family History
- Pharmacogenetics
- Specific Syndromes
- 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=56
Diagnose Flu, COVID-19, RSV or Other Respiratory Infections
Precise diagnosis of flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or other respiratory infections is especially important today for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with underlying conditions or compromised immune systems.
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/diagnose-flu-covid19-rsv-or-other-respiratory-infections.html
Pesticide Poisoning and the Role of Family Medicine
Physicians play a key role in preventing and mitigating the health effects of pesticide exposures. The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by a sharp increase in the use of antimicrobial pesticides—disinfectants—as infection control measures surge. This upward trend highlighted the ...
About AAFP : Engage With Us
https://www.aafp.org/about/engage/sponsored-resources/pesticide-poisoning-and-the-role-of-family.html
USPSTF Publishes Draft Recommendations on Vision Problems
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is accepting comments on a pair of draft recommendation statements that found insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for primary open-angle glaucoma or impaired visual acuity in certain populations.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211115uspstfvision.html
Value-based care: 10 resources for getting started
Value-based care can lead to better patient outcomes and financial rewards. These 10 resources offer a starting point for physicians.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/value_based_care_resources.html
Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Makes Significant Investments to ...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Makes Significant Investments to Address Health Inequities
AAFP News : Media Center
https://www.aafp.org/news/media-center/statements/bipartisan-infrastructure.html
Get Started in Value-based Care — With AAFP Resources
The November/December FPM takes a deep dive into value-based care and associated payment models, exploring this move away from quantity-focused fee-for-service in three different articles. Other new AAFP resources are also available.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20211112vbcresources.html
FP Essentials #510 Child Developmental Delays and Disorders | AAFP
CME monograph focused on family medicine clinical topics. This edition includes motor delay; speech and language delay; failure to thrive; autism spectrum disorder.
CME | FP Essentials : Subscriptions
https://www.aafp.org/cme/subscriptions/fp-essentials/editions/510-ed.html
Webinar Addresses Care for Multiple Chronic Conditions
A Nov. 18 webinar offers family physicians and other clinicians guidance on providing optimal care for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211111chroniccare.html
In AAFP Win, CMS Reverses Course on MIPS Policy
Representing an advocacy win for AAFP members, CMS will automatically apply the extreme and uncontrollable circumstances exception to the 2021 Merit-based Incentive Payment System performance year.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20211111mipswin.html
Mandates and Exemptions
A new emergency regulation requires COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Staff must be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022. Learn how this applies to family medicine practice.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/current-hot-topics/recent-outbreaks/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/mandates-and-exemptions.html
Major Depressive Disorder Mobile App
Primary care clinicians play an important role in setting care and treatment goals for patients with Major Depressive Disorder. A new research project will support the development of patient- and clinician-informed content for a mobile app and test the app in clinical settings.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/nrn/studies/all/major-depressive-disorder-mobile-app.html
Eligibility Requirements Webcast | AAFP Credit System
This webcast from AAFP Credit System will provide CME providers with a breakdown of the new 2022 eligibility requirements.
CME : AAFP Credit System
https://www.aafp.org/cme/credit-system/tutorials/eligibility-requirements.html
CMS to automatically apply ‘extreme and uncontrollable circumstances’ policy to some ...
The policy will apply to eligible clinicians who are allowed to participate in MIPS as individuals. It will not apply to groups, virtual groups, or alternative payment model entities.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/mips_auto_adjustment.html
Topic Collections -- FPM
Nov 9, 2021 - FPM editors' choice of best available content for family physicians.
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewAll.htm
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The ...
- Audio Content Available
- Coding & Payment
- Virtual Visits During COVID-19
- Patient Care
- Financial Relief
- Advocacy
- Physician Wellness
- Other Resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=113
Care Management -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - Care management activities facilitate coordinated patient care across the health care system, leading to increased patient satisfaction, improved outcomes, and reduced costs through avoidance of unnecessary hospital and emergency department utilization. Care management activities ...
- Care Planning
- Chronic Care Management
- Community Resources
- Medication Management and Adherence
- Panel Management
- Population Management
- Risk-Stratified Care Management
- Transitional Care Management
- AAFP Resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=115
Billing & Claims -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, claims, collections, and other ways to maximize revenue -- from reducing denials to implementing patient payment policies. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=50
Value-Based Care and Payment -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of MACRA and value-based payment. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of MACRA and value-based payment.
- Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
- Risk-Stratified Care Management
- Value-Based Payment, General
- Other Resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=105
Residents and New Physicians -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - If you're just getting started in practice and need help with the basics -- from coding to negotiating a contract -- check out the following FPM resources: If you're just getting started in practice and need help with the basics -- from coding to negotiating a contract -- check out the ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=95
Access to Care -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - Providing good care doesn't count for much if patients can't access your care easily. This article collection features popular FPM content on issues in improving access to care, from advanced-access scheduling to after-hours call. Providing good care doesn't count for much if patients ...
- Advanced Access (e.g., Open Access or Same-Day Scheduling)
- After-Hours Care
- Other Access Improvement Strategies
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=48
Virtual Visits -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - Advertisement Topic Collection Virtual Visits Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Categories Virtual Visits Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Other Resources Last Update: 11/09/2021 Virtual Visits 06/01/2020 Managing a Telephone Encounter: Five Tips...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=116
Medicare -- FPM Topic Collection
Nov 9, 2021 - Advertisement Topic Collection Medicare Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Are you up to date with the latest Medicare rules that affect your patient care? This article collection features popular FPM content on this topic. Categories Medicare Participation...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=102
WPSI Accepting Public Comments on New Draft Recommendations
New draft recommendations on contraception and HIV infection from the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative have been posted on the organization’s website; the deadline for the public to submit comments is Nov. 24.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211109wpsi.html
Cigna changes policy on paying for an E/M visit with cerumen removal
Starting Nov. 14, Cigna will deny office visit evaluation and management (E/M) services as not separately payable when billed with the removal of impacted cerumen if the removal is the sole reason for the visit.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/cigna_cerumen_emcoding.html
A First Look at November’s Big Rules
AAFP advocacy is clearly reflected in the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule and in other newly issued regulations, Stephanie Quinn, AAFP senior vice president of advocacy, practice advancement and policy, writes in the In the Trenches blog.
AAFP News : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/20211109itt-mpfs.html
FP Researcher Elected to National Academy of Medicine
More than two decades of partnering with Indigenous populations in community-engaged research has earned Alexandra Adams, M.D., Ph.D., election to the National Academy of Medicine.
AAFP News : Family Doc Focus
https://www.aafp.org/news/family-doc-focus/20211108fdfadams.html
AAFP Pledges Support for Equity in Health Tech Tools
The AAFP has joined 40 other health care and advocacy organizations, health technology firms, and other stakeholder groups in committing to a prescribed set of principles that aim to ensure digital health technologies support diversity and promote equity.
AAFP News : Practice and Career
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20211108digitaltechpledge.html
Survey Measures COVID-19’s Impact on Vaccine Confidence
Results of a recent survey found that while confidence in vaccines has increased for some people since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has decreased in others.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211105vaccsurvey.html
CGHI New Physician
Help plan the AAFP Global Health Summit, take the lead in preparing and facilitating the Global Health Networking Meeting at the National Conference, and participate in Polaris-related activities. Receive mentoring from established leaders in global health.
Family Physician : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/global-health/cghi-new-physician.html
New OSHA and CMS rules outline vaccination requirements for health care workers
The Biden Administration released details about COVID-19 vaccine rules for businesses with 100 or more employees and certain health facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/health_care_staff_vaccination.html
Medicare finalizes physician fee schedule for 2022
CMS is repricing clinical labor in a way that will benefit evaluation and management and other services.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/medicare2022_fee_schedule.html
Stream Skin Conditions Conference | AAFP CME
Register for this Jan. 26-29 virtual course and effectively diagnosis and treat skin conditions and diseases. Earn 25 CME credits.
CME : All CME Products
https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/skin/streaming.html
New Behavioral Health Resources Now Available
The Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative this month published an enhanced and updated version of its BHI Compendium, which is supplemented by a series of practice guides and related materials.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211103bhitools.html
AAFP Signs Off on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
After expedited review of the evidence, the AAFP has approved a recommendation from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to allow for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 years.
AAFP News : Patient Care
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20211103covidvaccchildren.html