Setting an Example for Native Youth
Clint Brayfield, M.D., beat the odds to become a Native American physician. Now he hopes to inspire others to follow his path. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP NRN/Graham Center Surveys Track COVID-19's Effects
Results from a series of weekly surveys from the AAFP National Research Network and the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care demonstrate the COVID-19 pandemic ' s effects on family physicians and their practices. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 29, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Family Medicine Discovers RapSDI Announces 2020 Scholars
The Family Medicine Discovers Rapid Cycle Scientific Discovery and Innovation initiative is announcing that two scholars have been selected to begin work on clinical research projects. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New AAFP Resources Prepare Members for E/M Coding Changes
The AAFP is rolling out resources to help members take advantage of big changes to office/outpatient evaluation and management visit coding -- and payment -- that are coming Jan. 1. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Family Medicine Advocacy Summit Powers Up Remotely
The AAFP is rallying members nationwide to schedule virtual meetings to lobby elected officials in support of family medicine and attend an all-member online town hall. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP, Others Warn Azar of Imminent Primary Care Closures
Funding to independent and community-based primary care practices, including Medicaid participants, must come soon, the AAFP and other groups told HHS this week. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 22, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Can't Come to KC? The AAFP Is Bringing Meetings to You
Restrictions on large meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic are prompting important AAFP events -- including elections for some leadership positions -- to move online. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 21, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP to Congress: Restart Advance Payments Before It's Too Late
The AAFP signaled strong support for new legislation that would revamp CMS ' Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment program for Medicare Part B. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 21, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New STFM Podcast Series Shines a Light on COVID-19
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine has launched a new podcast series that examines lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic from an academic medicine perspective. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 20, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Offer Behavioral Counseling to Prevent CVD in at-Risk Adults
On May 12, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular disease in at-risk adults. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 20, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Academy Lauds Bills Recognizing Vital Need for IMGs
Recapturing 15,000 unused physician immigrant visas from prior fiscal years " would enable our U.S. physicians to have the support they need, " the AAFP told lawmakers. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Staying Connected With Patients Despite Barriers
When COVID-19 shut down her health system ' s patient classes, Darlene Lawrence, M.D., found a way to keep the group wellness course going. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Amazon Gives FPs Priority Access to COVID-19 Supplies
Thanks to a collaborative effort by the AAFP and Amazon, Amazon Business is opening its COVID-19 Supplies store to individual physicians, allowing Academy members to purchase much-needed personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 15, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
ACOs, Value-based Care Hang in COVID-19 Balance, AAFP Warns
To safeguard the future of value-based care, relief is needed for Medicare Shared Savings Program participants affected by COVID-19, the AAFP told HHS in a May 14 letter. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 14, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
USPSTF: Screen for HBV Infection in People at Increased Risk
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 12, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
